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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 13, 2026?

22 free events take place on Monday, July 13 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 July 13 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 July . 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 13, 2026

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free events nyc Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District, 9/11 Memorial
free events nyc Urban Photography Walk through Chelsea (with Professional Models)
free events nyc Grammy & Tony-Nominated Broadway Performers Bring Their Music to the Waterfront
free events nyc Carnegie Hall-Featured Pianist Performs Works by Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy, & More
free events nyc The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984): Musical Comedy on the Waterfront
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Workshop | CANCELLED!!! Start the Day with Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Museums | Exploring Art, History, and Global Cultures in a Landmark Museum


Spend time exploring a world-renowned collection spanning centuries of art, design, and cultural history. From ancient artifacts to iconic masterpieces, these galleries invite slow looking, discovery, and reflection across works that connect global traditions, artistic innovation, and human stories. Note: Some galleries are closed for installation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
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Tour | Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District, 9/11 Memorial


This complimentary shuttle loops through more than 30 locations across Lower Manhattan, covering major sites from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Financial District and the World Trade Center area. Busses arrive about every 15 minutes throughout the day. Riders can board or exit at any marked stop, with unlimited trips at no cost. Dayly service.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Golf & Baseball


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 4:00pm Golf-Live from The Open 4:00pm - 7:00pm PGA Tour 7:00pm - 8:30pm MLB- Homerun Derby *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Explore a Major NYC Park


Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | Award-Winning Author & Documentary Producer Shares His New Book on Alfred Hitchcock & His Producer


A discussion with author Steven C. Smith about his book Hitchcock and Herrmann: The Friendship and Film Scores that Changed Cinema. Often called the greatest director-composer partnership in film history, the eleven-year collaboration of Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann produced such classic thrillers as Vertigo, North by Northwest, and Psycho. Steven C. Smith draws on four decades of research to create a riveting account of how the reserved, but deeply anxious, Hitchcock and the cantankerous, but deeply romantic, Herrmann bonded onscreen and off—and why their partnership came to a bitter end. Steven C. Smith is a four-time Emmy-nominated documentary producer and award-winning author. His over 200 documentaries about film and music include collaborations with Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Stephen Sondheim, John Williams, Julie Andrews, and Sidney Poitier. His biographies of composers Bernard Herrmann and Max Steiner each received the ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor / Virgil Thomson Award. He has lectured at the Library of Congress, American Film Institute, Academy of Motion Pictures Museum, and the British Film Institute. He lives in southern California.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Masterful" Musician & Composer


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Armen Donelian. “Those who still believe that jazz is a down-and-dirty genre of music must cast their ears toward Armen Donelian, who, with his original music and arrangements of the scores of others, brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure.”  - The Berkshire Eagle An eclectic musician of Armenian origin,  Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer, and bandleader since 1975. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Social


Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | American Revolution-Themed Writing Workshop


This first part of an engaging three-part writing workshop will reflect on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, fostering a connection to various American identities. Among other writing and discussion prompts, we will create a “reverse time capsule,” sharing with our imagined Revolutionaries a sense of who we are now. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Urban Photography Walk through Chelsea (with Professional Models)


Award-winning portrait photographer Tony Gale leads a hands-on photowalk through the vibrant streets of Manhattan. The group will be joined by professional models to explore the art of capturing portraits in an urban environment. This photowalk offers a unique opportunity to practice your composition and lighting techniques in a real-world setting as you make your way around. Stick around after the event for some refreshments and the chance to sit with your photowalk brethren to connect and compare some of the portraits you were able to capture on the walk. Photo gear will not be provided. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route, and the group will be leaving promptly at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Exploring New York City through Writing


Inspired by how author N.K. Jemisin captures the soul of the five boroughs through her book The City We Became, this workshop invites you to write your own quintessential New York moment. In this focused writing session, you will: Set the Scene: Evoke the specific year, atmosphere, and local faces of your memory. Master the "Flash" Format: Learn to pack a sensory punch into a concise narrative. Capture the Chaos: Explore what makes your story uniquely tied to the culture of NYC. Bring your memories. Leave with your story.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Museums | Step Inside a Historic Mansion and Explore Centuries of Design Evolution


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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Film | Terms of Endearment (1983): Tragicomedy with Jack Nicholson & Danny Devito


The film covers 30 years of the relationship between Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma Greenway-Horton. Director: James L. Brooks Cast: Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, John Lithgow Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Danny DeVito is an actor and filmmaker. Known for his short stature, raspy voice, distinct accent, and energetic comedy roles, he gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978-1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. Since 2006, he has played Frank Reynolds on the FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

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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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Artist/Photographer Celebrates Her New Photo Book, Sistermoon


A conversation with Siri Kaur to celebrate her new book, Sistermoon, a photographic chronicle of Kaur and her relationship with her family, her sister, and the act of observing transformation. She will be in conversation with Jennifer Sakai, followed by a signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Full-Body Conditioning Workout on the Pier


Enjoy a conditioning class on the Hudson: a full-body workout designed to build your strength, endurance, and agility. This conditioning class will be led by coaches and trainers from PureGym. Please note that participants should bring their own water bottle to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Grammy & Tony-Nominated Broadway Performers Bring Their Music to the Waterfront


Broadway stars Max von Essen (Chicago, Anastasia, Les Miserables) and Billy Stritch (singer-pianist, Liza Stepping Out at Radio City Music Hall) perform! This performance will begin with an exciting new showcase featuring Broadway's next generation of stars. This special opening act will feature understudies from current Broadway productions and shine a light on the remarkable talent waiting in the wings. It's a rare chance to see tomorrow's Broadway stars today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | Rock Music on the East River


An evening of music with the band Midnight Stroll.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Classical Music | Carnegie Hall-Featured Pianist Performs Works by Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy, & More


Jiwon Yang, piano. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Variations and Fugue in F-flat Major, op.35 "Eroica" Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Reminiscences de Norma S. 394 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) L'isle Joyeuse, L.106 Lowell Liebermann (b.1961) Gargoyles, op.29 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) La Valse, M.72
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984): Musical Comedy on the Waterfront


Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated. Director: Frank Oz Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Art Carney Bring a blanket, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a summer evening under the stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Wayne's World (1992): Comedy Starring Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, & Rob Lowe (Outdoors)


A big-screen spin-off of the Saturday Night Live skit. Benjamin Kane is a producer who wants to take the public access "Wayne's World" to the world of commercial television. Wayne and Garth battle to save their show and Wayne's girlfriend from Kane. Director: Penelope Spheeris Cast: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and a friend, and grab a spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the stars. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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