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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 28, 2025?
23 free events take place on Thursday, August 28 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out August 28 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of August . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 28, 2025?
23 free events take place on Thursday, August 28 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out August 28 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of August . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 28, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Silent Running (1972): Environmental Sci-Fi Film
In a future where all flora are extinct on Earth, an astronaut is given orders to destroy the last of Earth's plant samples kept in a greenhouse aboard a spacecraft; a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions. Director: Douglas Trumbull Cast: Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin, Jesse Vint
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Museum Tour on Stories of Making It in America
A museum educator guides a public gallery tour of the exhibition, With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America, which provides an overview of the Chinese people in America from the 19th century through the present day. Items in the museum's collection are used to highlight the major themes of the exhibit. Tours leave from the main lobby.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Mixed Media Portraiture with Local Artist
Explore identity through art in this weekly mixed media portrait workshop led by Annie Legnini. Participants will create meaningful portraits that reflect personality, energy, and beliefs--not just appearance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Outdoor Music with GRAMMY-Nominated, Carnegie Hall-Featured Musicians
Meg Okura Group (Meg Okura, violin, Sam Newsome, saxophone, Yaniv Taubenhouse, piano, Youngchae Jeong, bass, and Peter Kronreif, drums) jams out on the plaza. Violinist and composer Meg Okura is the winner of the ISJAC Commission and the 9th Annual SJO George Duke Commissioning Prize, a Grammy nominee, and founder of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble. A Juilliard graduate and Tokyo native, she has led her ensembles at Carnegie Hall, Birdland, Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and on international stages across Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Wonderfully Creative Soloist"
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. “Pianist Larry Ham is one of the best-kept secrets on the New York jazz scene. He is a terrific accompanist, and a wonderfully creative soloist.” - Jersey Jazz Larry Ham has toured and recorded with many of today’s top jazz artists, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, Brazil and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, “He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly…his playing is masterful.”
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Death Becomes Her (1992): Black Comedy Fantasy with Meryl Streep & Goldie hawn
When a fading actress learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. Director: Robert Zemeckis Cast: Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight. Goldie Hawn is an American actor and performer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has received several awards including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Pete Kelly's Blues (1955): Musical Crime Film with Janet Leigh
A jazz trumpeter in 1920s Kansas City gets mixed up with gangsters. Jack Webb stars in the title role, and also produced and directed the film. Peggy Lee received a Best Supporting Actress nomination as a boozy singer. Director: Jack Webb Cast: Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien Janet Leigh was an American actress who's known for her roles in a variety of different genres, from film noir to comedy. She's most famous for playing Marion Crane in Psycho (1960), establishing herself as an early "Scream Queen." She is actually the mother of popular actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Workshop | Barre Fitness for All Levels on the Water
This barre class is for a low-impact joint-friendly exercise and targeted muscle toning achieved through small, controlled movements that focus on isometric holds and pulses, suitable for various fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Swing Time (1936): Musical Comedy with Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
In this irresistible musical, the legendary dancing duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are at the pinnacle of their art as a feckless gambler and the shrewd dancing instructor in whom he more than meets his match. Director: George Stevens Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Helen Broderick, Victor Moore, Betty Furness, Eric Blore, Georges Metaxa As a dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter for stage, film, and television, entertainer Fred Astaire was known as a "paragon" (New York Times) entertainer. Over the course of his nearly seven-decade spanning career, Astaire received an Honorary Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. Ginger Rogers was an actress, dancer and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940), and performed during the 1930s in RKO's musical films with Fred Astaire. Her career continued on stage, radio and television throughout much of the 20th century. Rogers's nine films with Fred Astaire are credited with revolutionizing the genre. Rogers was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors and she ranks number 14 on the AFI's "100 Years...100 Stars" list of female stars of classic American cinema. She made 73 films in total.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Harper's Bazaar Writer Discusses & Signs Their New Book: Mounted
Bitter Kalli celebrates and discusses their new book, Mounted: a series of astute essays, exploring the work of Black artists and influencers from Beyoncé to filmmakers Tiona Nekkia-McClodden and Jeymes Samuel and the author's own life-long relationship to equines. Bitter will be joined in conversation by Jessica Lynne, founder of editor of ARTS.BLACK. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Bitter will also sign copies of Mounted purchased at this bookstore. Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards the purchase of the featured event book or any product in the bookstore café the night of an event. Masks are required at this event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, ticket required
$5, ticket required
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Take your practice outside this summer with Chelsea Piers Fitness during a free 60-minute yoga class open to all levels. This energizing session is led by expert instructors, invites you to stretch, strengthen, and reset in a scenic outdoor setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Thursday Night Bike Ride
Get rolling with this weekly Thursday Night Bike Ride! Join fellow cyclists for a fun, social-paced loop through Central Park. All levels welcome--just bring your bike and good energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD Outdoors: Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann
Offenbach's sumptuous fantasy follows the tormented poet E. T. A. Hoffmann as he recounts three catastrophic love affairs, in an evocative production by Broadway's Bartlett Sher. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Sly Lives! (2023): Music Documentary on Sly Stone’s Legacy
Synopsis: Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a powerful documentary exploring the life, career, and cultural legacy of Sly Stone, the visionary frontman of Sly and the Family Stone. With rare footage and reflections on race, fame, and creative brilliance, the film examines the cost of genius in American music history. Director: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson Cast: Sly Stone (archival), George Clinton, Questlove, Sheila E., Boots Riley Movies begin at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. Check website for details.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:45 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Outdoor Music: Piano Works by Beethoven & More
Pianist Jeremy Denk performs two pieces from the Classical and Contmeporary musical eras. Program Frederic Rzewski (1938-2021) De Profundis Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in C minor, opus 111
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free
Free
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