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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, March 22, 2026

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free events nyc Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
free events nyc Piano Works by Rachmaninoff, Rossini, & More (In Person AND Online!)
free events nyc Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
free events nyc Works by J.S. Bach, Grieg, & More (In Person AND Online!)
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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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Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:00 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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11:00 am
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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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Symposium | Dreamscapes & Symbolism: Perspectives of Three Painters (Online!) 


This year's lecture features three painters who captured the world through dreamlike and symbolic views: Henri Rousseau (1844–1910), Gladys Nomfanekiso Mgudlandlu (1917–1979), and Lalitha Lajmi (1932–2023). Nancy Ireson reveals new findings on Rousseau's renowned paintings; Nontobeko Ntombela reinterprets Mgudlandlu as South Africa's first Black woman artist, highlighting the connection between cultural identity, artistic freedom, and social context; and Skye Arundhati Thomas explores Lajmi's self-portraits within the political and social environment of post-independence India.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Legacy in Harmony: African American Women Composers


A special concert highlights the important contributions of African American women to classical art song and jazz traditions. Soprano Cathy C. Smith and pianist Angela L. Manso perform a program honoring composers whose voices have shaped American music. The repertoire spans both classical and jazz genres, celebrating the enduring legacy of these artists and their impact on the cultural landscape.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 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
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Inside the Ecology of a Painting 


Join painter Cy Gavin and designer, author, and podcast host Debbie Millman for a discussion on art and nature. Focusing on a new exhibit in the European Paintings galleries that examines the connections between human and nonhuman histories, Gavin and Millman will discuss how aesthetics influence our perception of the natural and constructed worlds. Discover more about Gavin's work and his process of interpreting sites affected by human activity, geological, or cosmic events.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Original 10-Minute Plays


The Hudson Classical Theater Company hosts an afternoon of original ten-minute plays! Writers-A-Go-Go highlights the work of local contemporary playwrights, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company members. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the playwrights.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Rachmaninoff, Rossini, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Pianists Wael Farouk, Joanne Polk, and William Wolfram perform a series of pieces. Program: Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Suite No. 2, Op. 17 Amr Okba One Coin and Two Sides (World Premiere) Anton Arensky (1861-1906) Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos, Op. 15 Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) (arr. D. Krug) The Barber of Seville Fantasie for piano six hands
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | String Works by J.S. Bach, Bottesini, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Paul Gong, double bass and Gabriel Gaw, double bass. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) 4 Pieces for Double Bass and Piano, Op. 9 & 32 Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Fantasia "Lucia di Lammermoor" Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Gran Duetto No.2 for 2 Double Basses
   Manhattan, New York, NY
2:00 pm
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Workshop | Award-Winning Screenwriter Teaches Screenwriting 101


Here you’ll learn how to bring stories to the screen with Gotham screenwriting instructor Jason Greiff. Whether you seek to write shorts or features, Hollywood glamour or indie grit, you'll learn how to write screenplays that audiences adore. Jason Greiff wrote the feature screenplay The Godparents, which was developed with Universal Studios and Marc Platt Productions. He has produced credits in children’s animation in China and Portugal and has helped develop shows for Disney Asia and China’s largest media company CCTV.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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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
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...

Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft


Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels. Writing exercises Personal attention Peer Workshop Guest Lectures
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


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
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5:00 pm
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Performance | Work-in-Progress Showing: A Ritual of Memory, Absence, and Unfinished Stories


This work-in-progress by Arturo Luíz Soria explores grief, memory, and what remains unspoken. After his brother’s death, a writer searches through a fragmented archive, creating a ritual from absence and erasure. The piece confronts cultural silence around suicide, prioritizing pursuit over closure. Audiences will experience a 45-minute excerpt, followed by a feedback session, with responses guiding the work’s next phase.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Grieg, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Holy Trinity Music Director Austin Philemon joins Bach Vespers as featured soloist to perform early music by important composers. Program: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Praeludium J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Keyboard Concerto in d minor, BWV 1068 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672) Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, SWV 344 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Holberg Suite, Op. 40: V. Riguadon
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Diverse Romantic & Modern Flute Works (In Person AND Online!)


Yazhuo Zhang, flute, and Alina Chen, flute. Program: Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) Grande Fantaisie sur Mignon Eldin Burton (1913-1981) Sonatina for Flute and Piano George Enescu (1881-1955) Cantabile et Presto Albert Roussel (1869-1937) Joueurs de flûte Frank Martin (1890-1974) Ballade for Flute and Piano Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Shostakovich, Haydn and More by Members of the European Chamber Music Academy


Trio Chimera: Marta Ceretta, piano; Stefano Raccagni, violin; Giorgio Lucchini, cello Program Haydn Trio Hob. XV:27 in C Major Fabio Vacchi Orna Buio Ciel (2000) Renaud De Bouw Luzmila (2023) Shostakovich Trio in e Minor No.2, Op.67
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Concert | Live Acoustic Evening


Enjoy an evening of acoustic music with The Wutet.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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