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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 15, 2026?

20 free events take place on Sunday, February 15 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 February 15 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 February . 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, February 15, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dances and Family Activities
free events nyc Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
free events nyc Women's Walk in the Park
free events nyc Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
free events nyc Piano Works by Couperin, Messiaen, Debussy, & More
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Museums | Sunday at Pop Culture/Art Museum


Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum explores the enormous impact of posters on society and culture, and how they have been adapted to contemporary use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it provides a space for inquiry for all those interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the aim of improving design literacy among the general public. Works explore: mass communication and persuasion the intersection of art and commerce control of the public domain
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Sunday at Pop Culture/Art Museum

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. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities

Festival | Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dances and Family Activities


Kick off Lunar New Year with a day of family-friendly festivities, including multiple lion dance performances, hands-on maritime-inspired crafts, and special photo opportunities. Explore the museum galleries, watch the lions parade and perform, and make your own festive Lion Chain to take home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Lunar New Year Celebration with Lion Dances and Family Activities

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
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Museumss, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Sunday at a Unique Art Museum

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Park Walks, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Women's Walk in the Park
12:30 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Dance, Laugh, and Sing Along!

Workshop | Metalsmithing: The Art Behind the Objects


Discover how works of art were made through hands-on demonstrations that highlight tools, materials, and historical techniques. Educators, conservators, and artists lead interactive sessions that invite visitors of all ages to explore craft, process, and experimentation. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes, offering opportunities for conversation and close engagement throughout the afternoon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Metalsmithing: The Art Behind the Objects

Staged Reading | Could You Patent the Sun?: Drama Inspired by the Life of Jonas Salk (Polio Vaccine Inventor)


This play explores the life and legacy of Dr. Jonas Salk, the visionary scientist who developed the polio vaccine and who famously refused to patent it, believing that life-saving knowledge should belong to everyone. With minimal staging and maximum impact, Galinsky fuses humor, grit, and heart to embody Salk as both a man and a mirror for our times. The 55-minute performance is an intimate theatrical experience that raises timely questions about science, compassion, innovation, and the human spirit: Who owns knowledge? Who profits from discovery? And what happens when compassion, not profit, drives innovation? Written by Robert Galinsky. Directed by Cory Michael Herman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Staged Readings, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Could You Patent the Sun?: Drama Inspired by the Life of Jonas Salk (Polio Vaccine Inventor)

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
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
3:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
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Plays, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Emotional, Brave and Transformative Theater

Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs


Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free
Musicals, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs

Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft


Become a better writer! Sutiable for all levels. Writing exercises Personal attention Peer Workshop Guest Lectures
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshops, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
4:00 pm
Regular: $10
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Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Frank Sinatra Tribute at Iconic Cabaret Venue

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
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Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Classical Music | NYT -Celebrated Violinist Performs Baroque Works by J.S. Bach & More


Lauded performer Kelly Hall-Tompkins, celebrated by the New York Times as 2017 "New Yorker of the Year" presents solo violin works. Program: Melchior Vulpius (c. 1570-1615) Jesus sprach zu den Blinden J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 127 "Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott" Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I-II
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, NYT -Celebrated Violinist Performs Baroque Works by J.S. Bach & More

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Museumss, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Classical Music | Baroque Organ Works by J.S. Bach & More in a Beautiful Church


Organist Aurelien Fillion performs three pieces by Baroque composers. Program: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Piece d'orgue, BWV 572 Johann Adam Reincken (1643-1722) An Wasserflussen Babylon Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707) Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 149 in G minor
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 pm
Free
Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Baroque Organ Works by J.S. Bach & More in a Beautiful Church

Classical Music | Piano Works by Couperin, Messiaen, Debussy, & More


Enjoy music by Louis Couperin, Debussy, Takemitsu, Messiaen, and George Crumb--performed by Mannes pianists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Piano Works by Couperin, Messiaen, Debussy, & More
9:30 pm
Regular: $35
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Concerts, February 15, 2026, 02/15/2026, Celebrate the Hidden Gems from Broadway Flops
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Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists

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Classical Music | Large Chorus Performs Gospel and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | "Crowd-Pleasing" Shakespeare Comedy

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