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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, November 2, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
November 2, 2025. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, November 2, 2025!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, November 2, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (November 2, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, November 2, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Festival | New York City Marathon
The Marathon course runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
10:00 am
Regular: $18
Member: $0
Regular: $18
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
City Walk | Walking the Flatiron District
Join a professional tour guide and take a stroll through the beautiful and iconic Flatiron District. The neighborhood is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, such as the New York Life Building, the MetLife Clocktower, and the Flatiron Building. Expect to learn all about this district and its historical tidbits as you enjoy beautiful sights.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
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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2:00 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
Regular: $69
Member: $0
Regular: $69
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Book Signing | Meet & Greet with Goldie Chan for Her New Book, Personal Branding for Introverts
Enjoy a meet & greet and signing with Goldie Chan, of her book, Personal Branding for Introverts. Vhan, dubbed "one of the most authentic and creative voices in personal branding" (Dorie Clark, author of The Long Game), shows introverts how to leverage their unique strengths to get ahead. Attendees can also pre-order a signed copy of the book at the link provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works by Liszt, Clara Schumann & More for Viola & Piano
Violist Laura Sacks and pianist Steven Beck perform a series of pieces by Romantic and Modern composers. Program: Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) Viola Sonata No. 1, Op. 240 Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Three Romances, op. 22 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Ballade No. 2 in B minor York Bowen (1884-1961) Viola sonata No. 2 in F Major, op. 22
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
Regular: $49
Member: $0
Regular: $49
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Concert | Contemporary Jazz, Theatre, & Other Works for Guitar & Piano
Enjoy a performance by esteemed 92NY School of Music guitar faculty member Benno Marmur, appearing with pianist Jeb Patton, and performing the music of Jerome Kern, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Van Heusen, and others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History
Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, this museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
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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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Early Works by Vivaldi, Handel, & More in a Beautiful Church
The Juiliard School's Historical Performance musicians perform a series of early and Barqoue-era pieces. Program: Dario Castello (b. fl. early 17th-century) Sonata 9 from Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro primo Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) "La Benaglia", from Sonate da Chiesa, e da Camera, Op.4 Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) Sonata Terza from La Cetra, Op.10 Domenico Galli (1649-1697) Sonata V, from Trattenimento musicale sopra il violoncello George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Trio Sonata in G minor, Op.2 no.5 Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) La Follia, from Suonate da camera
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Regular: $30
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Classical Music | "Stirring" Piano Duo Performs Music by Women Composers from the 19th - 21st Centuries
The Shelest Piano Duo presents a captivating exploration of music for piano four hands and two pianos, featuring works by women composers spanning the past three centuries. Praised for their “stirring performances of rare repertory” (Fanfare Magazine), the Shelest Piano Duo is a husband-and-wife team of Anna and Dmitri Shelest, who trace their roots to the music school in Ukraine. They've performed at Carnegie Hall and other high-profile music venues around the USA.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | An Avant-Garde Icon's Steam on Glass and Contemporary Sound Explorations
The Krakow-based festival brings together boundary-crossing artists who blend genres and eras. Ukrainian duo Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko reimagine the music of 12th-century composer Hildegard von Bingen in their album Hildergard, combining Ukrainian folk vocals, modular synthesis, and medieval motifs to reflect contemporary wartime experience. The evening culminates with avant-garde icon John Cale performing Steam on Glass, a set that merges noise, improvisation, and experimental soundscapes drawn from his decades of musical innovation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Evening of Acoustic Sounds
Enjoy acoustic music performed by Candice Alderfer and Aaron Matson within a bookstore setting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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