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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 16, 2026?

3 free events take place on Sunday, August 16 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 16 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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3 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Screening | Untangling: Short Documentary on the Art of Puppetry


A short documentary film about the art and craft of puppetry. Directors: Frances Barry, Hester Heeler-Frood
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Screenings, August 16, 2026, 08/16/2026, Untangling: Short Documentary on the Art of Puppetry

Screening | Red Flag of the Future: Political Puppet Opera Film


Mixed media artist Gaylia Wagner created a cast of 20 puppets to enact the dream scenes in a filmed version of a new opera. The puppets are made of found and repurposed objects and trash — food containers, soap bottles, tape, paint, and more. The film presents an original opera setting and a new translation of Masse Mensch, a seven-scene play by antifascist playwright Ernst Toller, written over 100 years ago while he was a political prisoner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Screenings, August 16, 2026, 08/16/2026, Red Flag of the Future: Political Puppet Opera Film

Screening | Handmade Puppet Dreams (2005): Traveling Documentary Series on Independent Puppetry Artists


A traveling film series that promotes independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the screen. These films all focus on real-time puppetry, and allow artists to build their vision, and then breathe life into their dreams. Directors: Heather Henson, Alex U. Griffin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Screenings, August 16, 2026, 08/16/2026, Handmade Puppet Dreams (2005): Traveling Documentary Series on Independent Puppetry Artists
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Performance | "Epic" True Story with Broadway Actor

Regular Price: $69
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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

Regular Price: $51
CFT Member Price: $0.00