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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 18, 2025?
25 free events take place on Thursday, December 18 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 December 18 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 December . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 18, 2025?
25 free events take place on Thursday, December 18 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 December 18 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 December . 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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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!
25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 18, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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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6:30 am
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush (1925): Silent Comedy Film
A prospector goes to the Klondike during the 1890s gold rush in hopes of making his fortune, and is smitten with a girl he sees in a dance hall. Director: Charlie Chaplin Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain Charlie Chaplin was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from his childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977. His films are characterised by slapstick combined with pathos, typified in the Tramp's struggles against adversity. Many contain social and political themes, as well as autobiographical elements. He received an Honorary Academy Award for "the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century" in 1972, as part of a renewed appreciation for his work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Winter Birding in Central Park
This event will take place outdoors in Central Park, meeting at the library. It will be led by expert birder Alan Drogin and learn what birds stick it out through the winter months. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, this program will introduce you to the basics of bird identification, including how to recognize birds by shape, behavior, and sound. Learn about winter birds in Central Park and explore the natural wonders hidden in the heart of the city!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Professionals (1966): Western Action Films with Burt Lancaster
In 1917, a wealthy rancher hires four mercenaries to retrieve his wife from the clutches of a desperado who is holding her hostage in a desert fortress in Mexico. Director: Richard Brooks Cast: Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Woody Strode, Jack Palance Burt Lancaster was an American actor and film producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series. He was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor (winning once), and he also won two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Theatrical Performance Style Recital with the New York Baroque Dance Company (In Person AND Online!)
In celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of The New York Baroque Dance Company, solo dancers Julia Bengtsson and Caroline Copeland will perform "Les Caracteres de la danse" with music by Jean Fery Rebel and a suite of dances from Handel's Terpsichore. Both of these works were choreographed by the award-winning artist Catherine Turocy and represent the theatrical performance style. The New York Baroque Dance Company, founded in 1976 by Catherine Turocy and Ann Jacoby, leads the field of Baroque dance performance, appearing across the country and in Europe, Mexico, Canada and Japan. On the cutting edge of historical performance, NYBDC also mentors dancers in research and the Baroque style. World-renowned artists Caroline Copeland and Julia Bengtsson are among the most gifted dancers in the field.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning (2025): Action Spy Film with Tom Cruise
Hunt and the IMF pursue a dangerous AI called the Entity that's infiltrated global intelligence. With governments and a figure from his past in pursuit, Hunt races to stop it from forever changing the world. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny Tom Cruise is one of the world's highest-paid actors. He's received three Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award four times. His films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $11.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box-office stars of all time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
City Walk | Photo Walk: Seeing Things Differently with Professional Photographer Derek Fahsbender
Photographer Derek Fahsbender leads a photowalk that will expand your creative vision as we explore the city through windows, reflections, and other abstractions. Derek will teach you to see in a new way, embracing abstraction to create images with multiple layers of interest. We will have a selection of Chiaro CPL filters available in various sizes for you to try, so please arrive before 3pm and bring a valid government-issued ID if you wish to try out a filter for this event. Event itinerary: Derek will be giving a brief presentation before we hit the streets for the photowalk. There will be no route, so please arrive early to check out any filters and avoid missing the group leave.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Photo-Based Creative Writing Session
This event is an afternoon of creative writing inspired by photographs. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Discuss The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford with Other Book Lovers
Enjoy a group discussion of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford. This classic novel is the first in a trilogy about an upper-class English family in the interwar period focusing on the romantic life of Linda Radlett, as narrated by her cousin, Fanny Logan. Although a comedy, the story has tragic overtones.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Breathless (1960): French New Wave Crime Drama Directed by Jean-Luc Godard
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he attempts to persuade a girl to run away to Italy with him. Director: Jean-Luc Godard Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Henri-Jacques Huet, Liliane Dreyfus, Claude Mansard Jean-Luc Godard was a French and Swiss film director, screenwriter, and film critic. He rose to prominence as a pioneer of the French New Wave film movement of the 1960s, alongside such filmmakers as Francois Truffaut, Agnes Varda, Eric Rohmer and Jacques Demy. He was arguably the most influential French filmmaker of the post-war era. According to AllMovie, his work "revolutionized the motion picture form" through its experimentation with narrative, continuity, sound, and camerawork."
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Broadway Comes Alive: Operation Mincemeat, The Book of Mormon & Chicago
The Broadway Under the Stars series end with a bang featuring songs from Operation Mincemeat The Book of Mormon, and Chicago, and jazz--insights and conversations moderated by Broadway alum George Psomas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Film | The More the Merrier (1943): Classic Romantic Comedy
During the World War II housing shortage in Washington, two men and a woman share a single apartment and the older man plays Cupid to the other two. Director: George Stevens Cast: Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Latin-Alternative Sounds with TheKoiWay (Folk, Funk, Soul, & Hip-Hop)
TheKoiWay brings their powerful Latin-Alternative sound to the stage. Led by Chilean musician and producer Victor Vildosola, this New York City-based project blends Andean folk, funk, soul, hip-hop, and cinematic soundscapes into an immersive live experience where music, visuals, and storytelling collide. Formed by an international collective of artists, TheKoiWay's performances explore migration, resilience, and cultural identity through original songs in Spanish and English. Ancestral rhythms meet urban grooves, creating a sound that feels both deeply intimate and expansively global. Inspired by the legend of the koi fish that swims upstream to become a dragon, TheKoiWay channels perseverance and creative evolution--a sonic journey across borders, generations, and inner worlds.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Exhibition of Unique Monotype Impressions
This show will focus on the monotype and the ‘unique more one-of-a-kind impressions’ one is able to make. The art is made with a historical monotype press machine. Both considered and spontaneous, monotypes are created by placing ink on a plate and running it with paper through a press. A unique impression is produced and can be left as-is or expanded on however one wishes. Free soft drinks and platters.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Multi-Artist Illustration Exhibition: Old & New Works
Experience the Second Annual “Illustration Then and Now” juried exhibition, honoring both storied illustrators of the past and the creative vitality of today. It is a celebration of their contributions in publishing, advertising, and beyond.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Slow Flow Yoga
Participate in a class designed for all levels that emphasizes mindful movement, breath, and body awareness. Practicing at a slower, therapeutic pace, students hold poses longer to explore alignment, deepen stretches, and connect more fully with their body. This session encourages ease, focus, and a thoughtful approach to each posture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | String Works by NYC Composer Alexander Zhurbin, Performed by the Man Himself
A celebration of music by noted New York-based composer Alexander Zhurbin in honor of his 80th birthday, featuring chamber music, songs, and romances. Trio Fadolín performs, featuring musicians Irena Ginzburg-Zhurbin, clarinettist Julian Milkis, and the composer, himself, at the piano.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Thumb-Box Paintings Exhibition
The exhibition is an annual show of small works, a tradition begun in 1908. Thumb-box paintings are similar to what most galleries today call ‘small works,’ ‘cabinet works’ or ‘intimate works.’ with traditional rules specifying works of less than 20 x 16 inches in either direction. The yearlyexhibition received the name, ‘thumb-box,’ after the compact wooden paint box that was used to paint outdoor locations and then to carry the wet panels back to the studio. “Small works are a chance for artists to explore their greatest ideas before committing to a larger finished work,” says Jacob Collins, Realist painter and President Emeritus of Salmagundi. “The works are a small window into the artist’s thought process.” Free soft drinks and snacks.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Cabaret | Burlesque Nutcracker Parody Show
This event showcases burlesque at its finest: empowered, illustrious, and fierce. Set in an NYC apartment on Christmas Eve, The New York Nutcracker is a parody of the beloved classic holiday ballet, using burlesque, shadow puppetry, comedy, and dance that is sure to make you laugh and fill you with the holiday spirit. Prepare to be dazzled by Pearls Daily, one of NYC's most in-demand showgirls, dubbed "the It Girl of Burlesque," New York City's leading puppetry theater Foreshadow, choreography by Peekaboo Pointe, and a cornucopia of the most exciting and creative burlesque artists working today! Please note: This performance contains partial nudity and other adult themes. Audience discretion is advised. 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
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Tchaikovsky, Weinberg, and Mussorgsky: Orchestral Favorites
This program offers a vibrant mix of masterful works performed by accomplished musicians. Featuring Tchaikovsky's Festival Overture on the Danish National Anthem, Weinberg's Trumpet Concerto with Andrew Bali, principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | Local Poets Take the Stage
Live poetry curated by local poet and playwright Galinsky, with "Five Minute Features" from a dozen poets of all styles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Mic | Poetry, Music, and Comedy Showcase (Online!)
Join a weekly online showcase featuring poems, songs, and comedy. Performers can sign up for a 4-minute spot by reserving one of 20 Artist-RSVP tickets, available starting Wednesdays at 8:00 PM ET. If all spots are filled, performers may join the “good-luck round” at the end of the session. Audience members are welcome to watch live via Zoom.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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