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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 24, 2026?

24 free events take place on Saturday, January 24 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 January 24 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 January . 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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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Charlie Chaplin's Last Film A Countess from Hong Kong (1967): Romantic Comedy with All-Star Cast
free events nyc A Legal Drama on Journalism, Belief, and the Cost of Truth
free events nyc Tribute to Legendary Italian Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Ornella Vanoni
free events nyc Indie-Folk Group River Whyless, which Appeared on NPR and at The Newport Folk Festival
free events nyc Viola Works by Beethoven, Piazzolla, Clara Schumann, & Grieg(In Person AND Online!)
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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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8:00 am
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Workshop | Community Park 5K Run with New York Road Runners


New york Road Runners host a 5K community-led run,open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left as the result of shifting glaciers. Evidence of its uninhabited state afterward remains as its forest and salt marsh (the last natural one in Manhattan), and evidence of its use by Native Americans continues to be discovered. Most of the park was largely untouched by wars and development. The park features a hiking trail and the Hudson River Bike Trail, and is one of the best places in NYC to spot a bald eagle. It also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs, and a barbecue area. The course is three loops on hilly trails and walkways through woods and along a salt marsh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 am
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Park Walk | Explore Local Paths and Parks


Get moving and connect with others in this morning walking program. Explore local paths and parks while enjoying the benefits of a physically active lifestyle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Book Club | Discuss Your Favorite Romance Books in a Group


Calling all romance book lovers! If you love romance or want to get into it, come to this romance book club! The group will be discussing everyone's favorite romance books, current reads, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training


This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings


Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Dancing | Learn the Art of Chinese Dance for the Lunar New Year


The Year of the Horse is here! Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for an interactive dance experience featuring dazzling costumes and eye-catching props, plus crafts and fun for the whole family! The 2026 Year of the Horse program from Nai-Ni Chen is a lively, interactive dance experience that invites young audiences to discover the richness and diversity of Chinese culture through movement, music, and storytelling as the artists guide students on a journey across regions and traditions--explaining how geography, history, and community celebrations shape classical and folk dance forms. The performance is narrated by the dancers, who demonstrate foundational techniques and cultural context in an age-appropriate, engaging way. Audience don't just watch--they participate. Selected volunteers are invited on stage to learn simple movements, including the flowing artistry of silk ribbon dance, and to experience how gesture and rhythm communicate meaning. For the Year of the Horse (2026), the program will also introduce a new lion dance segment celebrating the excitement of festival traditions, along with a dynamic Mongolian dance inspired by horsemanship and grassland culture--highlighting the spirit of strength, freedom, and resilience associated with the horse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Open Mic | Afternoon of Showcasing Creativity: Artists, Poets, Musicians, & More


Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and talent as local artists, poets, musicians, and performers and more take the stage. Whether you want to showcase your own skills or simply enjoy the show, this is the place to be. Let your voice be heard and your talent shine in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and entertain a friendly audience.  This event will include an open call for performers on a first come, first serve basis as time permits. Participants can share their original work in a time to be announced based off total amount of performers. Space and seating is limited; show up on time!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Harold and Maude (1971): Classic Romantic Black Comedy-Drama


This cult classic pairs a dead-pan disillusioned 20-year old with a fun-loving 80-year old eccentric. They meet at a funeral, and develop a taboo romantic relationship, in which they explore the tired theme of life with a fresh perspective. Director: Hal Ashby Cast: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack, Charles Tyner, Ellen Geer
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Play | A Legal Drama on Journalism, Belief, and the Cost of Truth


When the value of truth is called into question, who pays the price? Inspired by true events, Retraction is a fast-moving legal drama that follows a journalist whose explosive expose ignites national attention and doubt. As inconsistencies surface, the play examines belief, responsibility, and the irreversible consequences of getting it wrong. The cast includes Renata Friedman (The Patient), Rachel Resheff (Fish in the Dark), Charlie Webb (Parade), Nathaniel Stampley (The Color Purple), Shannon Dorsey (Fairview at Woolly Mammoth), Carson McCalley (The Inheritance), Eliana Rowe (Twelfth Night at STNJ), and Bella Serrano (When Elvis...).
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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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
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Film | Charlie Chaplin's Last Film A Countess from Hong Kong (1967): Romantic Comedy with All-Star Cast


Tale of a shipboard romance between a diplomat and a Russian stowaway. Director: Charlie Chaplin Cast: Marlon Brando, Sophia Loren, Sydney Chaplin, Tippi Hedren, Patrick Cargill 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
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections


Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Reading | Group Reading Meet-up: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte


831 Stories and Belletrist lead a group read-in of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, in preparation for the upcoming film, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Try Creative Writing (All Levels Welcome)


This workshop is designed to help attendees unlock their creative potential.   Engage in fun idea generating exercises and work together to get results and find joy in the writing process. All writers of any experience level are welcome. If you're curious, come check it out! This workshop, the 35th in an ongoing series, will continue to explore foundational writing techniques and best practices.  Prior attendance is not required. Attendees will investigate alternative, non-traditional narrative forms, as well as read and discuss short stories and poetry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Master Class | Grammy-Winning Musician Teaches Violin Tips & Tricks


Two-time Grammy-nominated violinist Jesse Mills leads a masterclass with students from Third Street Strings Department. Audience members can watch as Jesse shares insights, techniques, and tips. Ideal for violin enthusiasts, aspiring musicians, and anyone interested in the violin. Mills has been a soloist with the Phoenix Symphony, Colorado Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Green Bay Symphony, Juilliard Chamber Orchestra, Denver Philharmonic, Teatro Argentino Orchestra (in Buenos Aires, Argentina), and Aspen Music Festival's Sinfonia Orchestra. As a chamber musician, Jesse Mills has performed throughout the U.S. and Canada, including concerts at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, the Metropolitan Museum, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Boston's Gardener Museum, Chicago's Ravinia Festival, and the Marlboro Music Festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | Weekend 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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Workshop | Understand New york's Skies through Atmosphere on a Rooftop (All Ages)


Experience a rooftop evening uncovering the atmospheric secrets that turn a clear day into a hazy one. This captivating presentation will dive into the science of how water vapor impacts our view of the world around us. Taking its own measurements, the group will learn how to predict picture-perfect crisp days or foggy mornings, and discover how an island like Manhattan presents additional challenges of vapor altering the view of the night sky. Participants will also make a “cloud” in a jar, and see demonstrations showing how city lights get reflected by our atmosphere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Tribute to Legendary Italian Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Ornella Vanoni


Italian icon Ornella Vanoni is celebrated through the voices of Mafalda and K Starck, two artists profoundly shaped by her legacy. Italian-born, Brazilian-raised, and New York-groomed vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi returns to her roots in a deeply personal tribute to the singer who has "lived in her DNA" from Mafalda's musical beginnings. Drawing on years spent performing Vanoni's repertoire in Rome's legendary club La Cabala, Mafalda brings a rich blend of Italian elegance and Brazilian soul--echoing Vanoni's beloved collaborations with Toquinho and Vinicius de Moraes. Joining Mafalda is K Starck, a Paris-born, Venice-raised, classically trained vocalist whose multilingual artistry has been deeply inspired by Vanoni's authenticity, emotional clarity, and soulful delivery. Together, Mafalda and K Starck honor Vanoni's timeless influence with passion, intimacy, and unmistakable style in an evening that includes selections from Ornella Vanoni's now legendary album La voglia, la pazzia, l'incoscienza, l'allegria--featuring Italian adaptations of Brazilian classics by Toquinho and Vinicius De Moraes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Indie-Folk Group River Whyless, which Appeared on NPR and at The Newport Folk Festival


Halli Anderson, Daniel Shearin, Ryan O'Keefe, and Alex McWalters are River Whyless, a band from Asheville, North Carolina whose music sits between folk, indie, and something harder to define. The group's recent NPR Tiny Desk and their showcase appearances at The Newport Folk Festival and Bonnaroo have earned them an avid audience drawn to their reputation for thoughtful songwriting, surprising arrangements, and lush harmonies. The band's most recent album, Monoflora, is a conversation between River Whyless's four distinct voices, charting a winding collective pathway between tradition and experimentation, between the familiar and the unexpected. River Whyless will play music from their forthcoming new LP and from throughout their career. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | Viola Works by Beethoven, Piazzolla, Clara Schumann, & Grieg(In Person AND Online!)


Violist John Tobin performs a series of pieces by composers from various musical periods. Program: Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) (arr. for Viola) Le Grand Tango for Cello and Piano Clara Schumann (1819-1896) (arr. for Viola) Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) (arr. for Viola) Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 45 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) (arr. John Tobin) "Mir ist so wunderbar" from Fidelio, Op. 72
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | Violin Works by Beach, Gershwin, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Violinist Jeanne Rafaella Ibanez Marquez performs a series of diverse pieces. Program: Ernesto Vallejo (1909-1945) Habanera Filipina No. 1 Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance Op. 23 George Gershwin (1898-1937) (arr. Jascha Heifetz) Three Preludes for Piano Louis Gruenberg (1884-1964) Rhapsody Op. 49 John Corigliano (1938-) Stomp Nicanor Abelardo (1893-1934) Cavatina Op. 7 Manuel Velez Rendentor L. Romero (1929-2001) Sa Kabukiran (In the Farmlands) Willy Cruz (1947-2017) (arr. Orlando Dela Cruz / Jeffrey Solares) Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free
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