- ABOUT
- CONTACT
- FAQ
- REVIEWS
- GIVE A GIFT OF CFT!
-
Join the Club!
free things to do in New York City
Join the Club!
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!
26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, April 12, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
10:30 am
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities
Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
free, reservation required...
free, reservation required...
Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
Queens, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Classical Music | Cello Works by J.S. Bach, Grieg, Prokofiev, & Others (In Person AND Online!)
Adkins cello studio recital. Program: Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 125 Arno Babajanian (1921-1983) Air and Dance J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Elliot Lippy Cello Duet No. 27, J.4 Isaac Ismael Cortijo Arabesque for Three Cellos Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Three Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 8 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) (arr. for Cello Quintet) Holberg Suite, Op. 40
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park
This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Scottish-Inspired Performance in the Park
The American-Scottish Foundation presents a lunchtime concert in celebration of Tartan Week! Program includes:
Atlantic Noisemaker
Whiskey Kiss
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Park Walk | Cherry Blossom Bloom Walk
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a super hike of all the best cherry trees in the park! Hopefully, the group will catch them in peak bloom.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
1:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Other | Annual Gathering of Holocaust Remembrance (In Person AND Online!)
Join thousands of New Yorkers for the Annual Gathering of Remembrance, delivered by a city home to one of the world's largest communities of Holocaust survivors. This annual tribute holds power that echoes across generations. Observe Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a solemn candle-lighting ceremony. Come, collectively vow never to forget.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
1:30 pm
free, reservation required,...
free, reservation required,...
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Staged Reading | Broadway & TV Actors Perform Vignettes Based on NYT Stories
Broadway and television actors present short vignettes based on the popular and often hilarious New York Times Saturday section. Also being presented are a few short monologues by area actors.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart & Beethoven
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Semplice Players perform two pieces. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Selections from the String Quintets Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Selections from the Opus 18 String Quartets
Brooklyn, New York, NY
Join the Club!
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Art Songs & Arias by Poulenc, Prokofiev, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Fantine Douilly, soprano. Program: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Trois poemes de Louise de Vilmorin Alban Berg (1885-1935) Lulu Suite Matthew Aucoin (1990-) Eurydice Evan Mack (1981-) The Ghosts of Gatsby Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Five Poems of Anna Akhmatova Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024) Ophelia Sings Gabriel Fynsk (2001-) L'herbe blanche
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Brass Quintet Performs Works by Esmail, Boulanger, Madsen, and More
A Global Music Awards Silver Medal–winning quintet performs a dynamic program spanning contemporary and 20th-century works alongside reimagined classics, blending meditative textures with vibrant, dance-inspired rhythms. Program Reena Esmail – Tuttaranna Gala Flagello – Monochrome Metronome Dana Wilson – Daylight at Midnight Lili Boulanger – From an Old Garden (arr. Betsy Bright) Trygve Madsen – Brass Quintet Celia Cruz – La Vida Es Un Carnaval (arr. Gary Mayne)
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
3:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish
pay-what-you-wish
Classical Music | Cello Pieces by Stravinsky & Rachmaninoff (In Person AND Online!)
Esther Chae, cello. Program: Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) (arr. Piatigorsky) Suite Italienne Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
4:00 pm
Free, donations are...
Free, donations are...
Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Classical Music | Chamber Piece by Tchaikovsky (In Person AND Online!)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | String Miniatures by Kreisler, Bloch, Ysaye, & More (In Person AND Online!)
String Musicians with Manhattan School of Music. Program: Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance for violin and piano Op. 23 Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance Op. 23 Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) Nigun Andrea Casarrubios (1988-) SEVEN Leonard Fu (1997-) "Albumblatt" Romanze fur Violine und Klavier Aleksey Igudesman (1973-) Funk the String Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice Op. 6 Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Slavonic Fantasy William Kroll (1901-1980) Banjo and fiddle Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) La Source Etude Op. 44 Lu Pei Jasmine Juri Seo (1981-) Two Rhapsodies of Spring William Grant Still (1895-1978) African Dancer Isang Yun (1917-1995) Das Vogelchen Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) Sonata for Solo Violin No. 3
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Trumpet Works by Prokofiev, Poulenc, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Vincent Yim, trumpet. Program: Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727-1789) Concerto No. 3 for Trumpet in D Major David C. Sampson (1951-) Tenebrae for Trumpet and Organ Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) (arr. Raymond Mase) Vocalise Philippe Gaubert (1879 -1941) Cantabile et Scherzetto Siming Long Winter Wave for Trumpet and Piano Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Les chemins de l'amour
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Diverse Modern & Contemporary Works
Enjoy a concert devoted to modernism, featuring music written over the last six decades by well-known living composers! This night will be a special treat, in which we will be hearing music written as far back as 1962 to music written in just the last few weeks!
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Concert | Next Generation Singing Competition
Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition! The NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest gives students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career. Enjoy the event by voting for your favorite competitor! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
free, fast-track option...
free, fast-track option...
Classical Music | Dither Electric Guitar Quartet Performs Works by Emerging Composers
An evening of new works by graduate students in the Concert Composition program, performed by the renowned Dither Electric Guitar Quartet.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Chamber Pieces by Debussy, Janacek, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Chamber music recital. Program: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Sonata for Cello and Piano (arr. for harp) Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) Pohádka for Cello and Piano Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960) Serenade for String Trio, Op. 10
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Live Acoustic Evening
Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music with Zoe Halle.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Join the Club!
Complimentary Tickets
to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)
Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra
Regular Price: $30CFT Member Price: $0.00
Today's Events
All 887 Events
Free Events This Week
Free Events This Weekend
Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
All events are free unless otherwise stated. All programs subject to change. Please confirm before going.Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
© Copyright Club Free Time. All rights reserved.