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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 27, 2022?

31 free events take place on Saturday, August 27 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 27 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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31 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 27, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
free events nyc Buddhist Cultural Experience, Exhibition, Screenings, and More
free events nyc The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
free events nyc Sounds of Early Spain, France, Cyprus, Greece and Italy!
free events nyc The Met presents: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
free events nyc As You Like It: A Musical Production of Shakespeare's Comedy
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Hike | Nature Exploration Hike


Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Buddhist Cultural Experience, Exhibition, Screenings, and More


Experience traditional Korean Buddhist culture by participating in diverse activities: 10 AM Greetings and Introduction to the Photo Exhibition Ribbon cutting ceremony 11 AM Temple Food Sampling 12 PM Screenings of two videos: Pilgrimage to Korea's Three Jewel Temples and The Flower Garland Ocean 2 PM Screenings of two videos: Pilgrimage to Korea's Three Jewel Temples and The Flower Garland Ocean 3 PM Temple Food Sampling 5 PM Temple Food Sampling 6 PM Screenings of two videos: Pilgrimage to Korea's Three Jewel Temples and The Flower Garland Ocean Requirements: Proof of vaccination, Photo ID, Wearing a face mask You have to register for each class individually.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Fair | Flea Market: Art, Jewelry, Antiques and More


Shop for vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, art, handicrafts, and more. Every Sat and Sun 10 am - 5 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Introduction to Birdwatching Walk


Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk is for you. A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and the Park Alliance lead an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit the Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Saturdays, March 26-September 17, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Moves with Limón Dance


Move to live accompaniment and experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels and ages - no experience required. Saturdays, June 11-Sept. 24, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Nature Tour on the Hudson


A Conservancy Zone Gardener will lead as you explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Birding: Raptors


Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Dance Fitness


Get and stay fit in this outdoor class. Saturdays, May 7-Sept. 24, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


One of the largest collections of art and Jewish culture in the world, it focuses both on artifacts of Jewish history and on modern and contemporary art. Works in the collection are presented as distinctive creative expressions and as bearers of the stories of those who made, owned, used, preserved, and sometimes transformed them. The exhibition speaks of the vast range of Jewish experiences across the globe and over time, made tangible through artistic expression. It is both a mirror of Jewish identities and an inspiration for the formation of new ones.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Wildlife Viewing: City Squirrels


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Learn all about squirrels in New York City and how they play an important role in our parks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Flux Saturday


August Flux Saturday’s pro­gram fea­tures the exhi­bi­tion open­ing of Julio José Aus­tria, open stu­dios with Amelia Marzec and Ita­la Aguil­era, and out­door per­for­mances by Jemi­la MacE­wan, Jack Hel­frich, Eri­ca Manci­ni, Rev­erend Bil­ly & The Stop Shop­ping Choir, Jevi­joe Vitug, and Mau­reen Catbagan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Nature Walk


Enjoy the beautiful wooded setting of the trails through a guided meditative walk, while learning more about interesting facets of the park. Easy walking terrain. Sundays and Saturdays, July 16-Spetember 10, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | American Travelers: A Watercolor Journey Through Spain, Portugal, and Mexico: Exhibition Tour


Docent-led gallery tour of current exhibition that shares the large collection of watercolors by United States artists painted in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Works by Hassam, Kuehne, Edwards, Peixotto, Robinson, Peets, and Petrovic are presented in conjunction with a suite of recent watercolor paintings by Timothy J. Clark. Saturdays, July 23-October 15, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Performance | Infinite Beginnings: Performance Art in a Park


Artist Mei Lum of Chinatown’s Wing on Wo and Co. to create an interactive thangka⁠—a traditional Tibetan artwork on a fabric scroll⁠—that immerses you in a mythical journey of self-transformation. Illustrated by Singha Hon and inspired by a mythical narrative by K-Ming Chang, Infinite Beginnings prompts you to place yourself in a fantastical world where your possibilities are infinite. The program includes a reading by Chang, a qigong movement workshop by Lingji Hon, and a rest and dreaming space curated by ceramicist Cathy Lu.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Cannabis as Medicine


Emi-ly Marie Ramos Rodriguez and Ben Geboe in dis-cus-sion on cannabis as tra-di-tion-al med-i-cine and Indige-nous sovereignty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Hike | Trivia Under The Trees Hike


Love quiz games? Love nature? You can have both! Urban Park Rangers lead a quiz game hike through the picturesque trails of the park, asking fun-filled questions along the way that touch on park history, ecology, and everything in between   Seaman Avenue and Isham Street in Inwood Hill Park Manhattan Directions to this location   Cost Free   Contact Number (212) 304-2277
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Musical | Teacher! Teacher! or P.S. I Love You: The Dilemma of Educators


The story of the heavy hand of history on two teachers and a beleaguered principal. These educators teach against the background of the January 6th attempted coup, the desperate war in Ukraine, the constant threat of gun violence and the terrible mistakes of the Supreme Court. They see a growing consciousness in their students and a desire to take action. The educators, who endure the dilemma of teaching standard lessons in a time of crisis, now face the prospect of being asked to carry a gun! Their students bring to the classroom the debates heard around the kitchen tables in their homes. The principal finds a place for activism in school through a vivid dream that is the turning point of the play. The musical also celebrates the joys of a good book report, the brilliance of a Mother’s Day poem, an eloquent essay blasting climate change, and the ultimate triumph of graduation. Book & Lyrics by CRYSTAL FIELD Music Composed & Arranged by PETER DIZOZZA
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Island Bird Walk


See the birds of the island with an expert guides. Over 220 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow. Saturdays, July 16-October 29, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


Terence Blanchard isn't your average jazz musician--the world-renowned trumpet player and festival alum is also a prolific Academy Award-nominated film composer and an exciting new voice in the opera world. For his latest album Absence, his electro-acoustic quintet E-Collective joins forces with violinist David Balakrishnan's Turtle Island Quartet. Their Charlie Parker Jazz Festival performance will feature works from the Wayne Shorter tribute album, which features five compositions from the legendary saxophonist. They're joined by the jazz bassist Buster Williams, who has played with a Who's Who of jazz greats from Mary Lou Williams to Herbie Hancock, and is the subject of the JazzTimes Documentary Film of the Year, Bass to Infinity. Buster will play with his all-star quartet Something More. Vibraphonist Nikara Warren will perform her album Black Wall Street, which melds hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into an abstract sound-collage that "take pieces of black music and give it a platform to show black musical beauty." Vuyo Sotashe, a South African jazz vocalist, is making his mark in the New York jazz scene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons


Through art, Escap­ing Time works to change the nar­ra­tive and change the stereo­type of what soci­ety imag­ines when think­ing about the incar­cer­at­ed. Featuring a dis­cus­sion about art and resilience led by artist Karen Thomas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Sounds of Early Spain, France, Cyprus, Greece and Italy!


Period instrument ensemble Alba Concort presents early music from around the Mediterranean, featuring ballads of Cyprus, Ladino songs and selections from Cancionero de Uppsala, published in Venice (1556). Alba Concort specializes in early Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, and modern compositions for its unique instrumentation of oud, lutes, voice and percussion, bridging the ancient to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Play | Galatea: A Trans Love Story Set Against the Climate Crisis


Loosely based on John Lyly’s 1585 play, MJ Kaufman's adaptation tells the story of two young women from a village threatened with flooding who escape to the nearby woods disguised as boys and fall in love. Aug. 25-28, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Evening Concert in the Park


A concert evening highlighted by picnics and good company as live entertainment enthusiasts gather on the north lawn to enjoy a variety of musical acts. Featuring: Leon & The Peoples
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The Met presents: The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess


Bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue star in the title roles, headlining a phenomenal ensemble cast in one of America's greatest operas. The performance also features soprano Golda Schultz and bass-baritone Donovan Singletary as Clara and Jake, soprano Latonia Moore as Serena, and tenor Frederick Ballentine and bass-baritone Alfred Walker as Sportin' Life and Crown. And as the community matriarch Maria, veteran mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves delivers a scene-stealing performance. David Robertson conducts this beloved score, which includes a number of melodies that have become classic American standards. Approximate running time: 2 hours, 50 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Play | As You Like It: A Musical Production of Shakespeare's Comedy


Public Works' acclaimed musical production of As You Like It brings together its diverse ensemble of both professional actors and community members from across New York. Adapted by Shaina Taub and Director of Public Works Laurie Woolery, featuring music and lyrics by Taub, this ambitious work of participatory theater has been hailed as "thrilling & terrifically vital" by The New York Times. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind, and niece Celia are banished to the Forest of Arden. There, they discover a community of acceptance and transformational love, where all are welcomed and embraced. Laurie Woolery directs this magical adaptation of a beloved classic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Uncharted (2022): Seeking Magellan's Treasure with Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg


Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. Director: Ruben Fleischer Stars: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Antonio Banderas 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020): Playwright's Move to Hip-Hop


Radha is a down-on-her-luck NYC playwright who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. Reinventing herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime, she vacillates between the worlds of hip-hop and theater in order to find her true voice. Director: Radha Blank Stars: Radha Blank, Peter Kim, Oswin Benjamin 123 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

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