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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 14, 2026?

20 free events take place on Saturday, February 14 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 February 14 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 February . 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Swords Take the Stage
free events nyc Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music
free events nyc Valentine's DJ Set with DJ Tali
free events nyc Cosmic Works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Zimmer, & More
free events nyc Dance to R&B and Rap Love Songs for Valentine's Day
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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Community Park 5K Run with New York Road Runners


New york Road Runners host a 5K community-led run,open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left as the result of shifting glaciers. Evidence of its uninhabited state afterward remains as its forest and salt marsh (the last natural one in Manhattan), and evidence of its use by Native Americans continues to be discovered. Most of the park was largely untouched by wars and development. The park features a hiking trail and the Hudson River Bike Trail, and is one of the best places in NYC to spot a bald eagle. It also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs, and a barbecue area. The course is three loops on hilly trails and walkways through woods and along a salt marsh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 am
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Workshops, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Community Park 5K Run with New York Road Runners

Dance Performance | Swords Take the Stage


This anticipated 40th annual performance series kicks off with a full showcase of participating troupes performing traditional English-style sword dancing. Founded in 1986, the festival is the oldest event in North America dedicated to this art form. Expect energetic rapper dancing, regal longsword displays, complex sword formations, and live folk music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Dance Performances, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Swords Take the Stage

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Film | The Mountain between Us (2017): Survival Drama with Idris Elba & Kate Winslet


Two strangers embark on a dangerous trek to safety after their chartered flight crashes on a remote snowy mountain in Utah. Along the way, the pair begin to develop feelings for each other as they try to stay alive and get back to civilization. Director: Hany Abu-Assad Cast: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Dermot Mulroney, Beau Bridges Idris Elba is an English actor and rapper who has received a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards and six Emmy Awards. He was named in the Time 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World in 2016. His films have grossed over $9.8 billion at the global box office, making him one of the top 20 highest-grossing actors. In 2025, Elba was named as the UK's ninth-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist. English actor Kate Winslet is known for playing strong, complicated women, especially in period films. She's won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globes. In both 2009 and 2021, Time magazine named Winslet one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2012, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, The Mountain between Us (2017): Survival Drama with Idris Elba & Kate Winslet

Workshop | Creating 3D Collages from Art and Architecture


Experiment with color, perspective, and composition to transform images from a world-renowned collection into your own 3D architectural photo collages. This hands-on session invites participants to bend and reshape environments in imaginative ways.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Creating 3D Collages from Art and Architecture

Workshop | Drop-in Drawing: Medieval Inspirations


Discover the joy of sketching with guidance from expert teaching artists. Explore creative drawing challenges inspired by centuries-old art and architecture, and bring your vision to life on paper. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Drop-in Drawing: Medieval Inspirations

Dance Performance | Steel in Motion


This performance showcases energetic rapper dancing, rhythmic stepping, intricate woven sword patterns, and live folk music. Established in 1986, it is the oldest festival of its kind in North America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Dance Performances, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Steel in Motion

Film | Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson


Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice. Director: Liesl Tommy Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Mary J. Blige Jennifer Hudson is an American singer, actress, and talk show host. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades for her works in recorded music, film, television, and theater. Hudson became the youngest woman and second African-American woman to receive all four of the major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT). She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Respect (2021): Aretha Franklin Biopic with Jennifer Hudson

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958): Psychological Thriller Starring James Stewart


A retired cop, afflicted with acrophobia, agrees to shadow the wife of an old acquaintance, who fears that she may be suicidal. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes Tom Helmore, Henry Jones Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. James Stewart was an American actor known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona. Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality, which he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors. He received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958): Psychological Thriller Starring James Stewart

Tour | Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections, which feature Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and more.


Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections, which feature Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and more.

Festival | Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music


A celebration of Seollal, Korea's Lunar New Year, held in New York to welcome the new year. Guided by moonlight--the traditional object of wishes in Korean culture--the audience is invited into a world of traditional dance and music. From the first day of the New Year to the night when the first full moon rises, the journey of moonlight unfolds through court dances, folk dances, and folk songs imbued with wishes for peace and harmony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free
Festivals, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Celebrate Korea's Lunar New Year with Traditional Dance & Music

Dance Performance | Blades & Steps: The Art of Sword Dance


This performance is part of the 40th annual festival, showcasing English-style sword dancing traditions by multiple troupes. Audiences can expect dynamic movement, intricate sword formations, and live folk music. Established in 1986, the festival is the oldest event in North America devoted to this art form.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free
Dance Performances, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Blades & Steps: The Art of Sword Dance

Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group


An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Death Cafe Discussion Group

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Classical Music | Cosmic Works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Zimmer, & More


Enjoy a performance by the Manhattan School of Music's Lyra Society, featuring works by Bach, Part, Debussy, Ravel, Tse, Richter, Pepin, Zimmer, and Goransson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Cosmic Works by J.S. Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Zimmer, & More

Concert | Internationally Acclaimed Musician Stephan Said


This Valentine's Day, enjoy a powerful soundtrack from Stephan Said, the internationally acclaimed musician, writer, and activist. His songs have helped spark and sustain social justice movements around the globe, and Billboard has called him "this generation's Woody Guthrie." Featured by The New York Times, BBC, NPR, TIME, NBC, Said is also the host and cofounder of Borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform fueling a pop-culture revolution for a better world. Join us for a very special evening as Stephan Said brings songs of universal and romantic love from across the world to the stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Internationally Acclaimed Musician Stephan Said

Concert | Valentine's DJ Set with DJ Tali


This Valentine's Night, DJ Tali heats up the evening with 15+ years of experience behind the decks and a deep love for all genres of music. With roots in Long Island, DJ Tali focuses on reading the room and shaping a soundtrack that feels effortless, elevated, and genuinely fun. His motivation is simple: seeing people happy--so the energy stays warm, the transitions stay smooth, and the vibe stays right. Expect a thoughtfully researched mix with no limits, designed to complement this special night and keep the vibe right.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Valentine's DJ Set with DJ Tali

Party | Dance to R&B and Rap Love Songs for Valentine's Day


Give in to the beat, grab your bae, and roll out for a DJ dance set of modern R&B and classic rap love songs, curated by the Mixtape Assassin J.PERIOD playing Cupid on the wheels of steel. From the early days of Whodini and LL to The Pharcyde and Tribe, from Lil' Kim and Mary J., all the way up to J. Cole and Drake, Hip-Hop and love songs have gone together like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Many of the genre's toughest artists--50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G., Big Pun--scored some of their biggest hits with seductive tracks such as "21 Questions," "Loving You Tonight," and "I Don't Want to Be a Player No More." There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Partys, February 14, 2026, 02/14/2026, Dance to R&B and Rap Love Songs for Valentine's Day
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Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists

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Classical Music | Large Chorus Performs Gospel and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | "Crowd-Pleasing" Shakespeare Comedy

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