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18 free events take place on Sunday, January 25 in New York City.
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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 25, 2026

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free events nyc Sunday at a Unique Art Museum
free events nyc Discover Winter Waterfowl
free events nyc Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
free events nyc Grammy-Winning Musician Leads Latin American Percussion Jam for the Whole Family (for All Ages & Abilities)
free events nyc Violin Works by Clara Schumann & Prokofiev (In Person AND Online!)
free events nyc Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
free events nyc Piano Works by Beethoven, Saint-Saens, & Robert Schumann (In Person AND Online!)
        

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. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:30 am
free, no reservation required

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.
   Queens, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Discover Winter Waterfowl


Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in the park to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Learn to identify migrating waterfowl. Bring binoculars if you have them!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Open Studio Art-Making for All Ages


Explore materials and techniques through artist-led demos, hands-on activities, and conversations with experts. All supplies provided.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 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...).
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...

Performance | Broadway & TV Actors Perform Scenes Based on NYT Stories


Broadway and television actors present short vignettes based on the popular and often hilarious New York Times Saturday section. Also being presented are a few short monologues by area actors.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Next Generation Singing Competition


Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition! The NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest gives students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career. Enjoy the event by voting for your favorite competitor! 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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Blog & Newsletter Writing with Gotham Writers


Learn how to write blog posts and newsletters with Gotham Writers, led by Stuart Pennebaker. Newsletters are all the rage these days. And, contrary to popular belief, blogs have not completely disappeared. In this one-hour workshop, Gotham Blog & Newsletter teacher Stuart Pennebaker will walk you through the dos and don’ts of crafting a blog or newsletter that keeps readers coming back for more. About the instructor: Stuart Pennebaker is the author of the novel Ghost Fish. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in JAKE, Unstamatic Mag, and After-Dinner Conversation. Her nonfiction has appeared in CHS Today and the Chronicle-Independent, among others. She is the former fiction editor of LIT and the author of the newsletter Missed Connection. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin Works by Clara Schumann & Prokofiev (In Person AND Online!)


Violinist Clara Neubauer performs two pieces. Program: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Violin Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 80
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Weekend Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Romantic & Modern Organ Works in a Beautiful Church


Organist Grace Jackson performs a series of pieces by composers from the Romantic period through today. Program: Anton Heiller (1923-1979) In Festo Corporis Christi Margaretha Christina Jong (1961-) Fantasie über “Vater unser im Himmelreich,” Op. 116  Ned Rorem (1923-2022) A Quaker Reader Jean Langlais (1907-1991) Dialogue sur les Mixtures from Suite Brève Josef Gabriel Rheinberger (1839-1901) Introduction and Passacaglia from Sonata No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 132
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:15 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Saint-Saens, & Robert Schumann (In Person AND Online!)


Pianist Juhee Lim performs a series of pieces by composers from the Classical through the Modern musical periods. Program: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3 Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) (arr. Franz Liszt / Vladimir Horowitz) Danse Macabre Op. 40
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Live Acoustic Evening


Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music with Dan Santos.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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