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15 free events take place on Sunday, November 2 in New York City.
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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, November 2, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Music on the Water: Works by Liszt, Clara Schumann & More for Viola & Piano
free events nyc Contemporary Jazz, Theatre, & Other Works for Guitar & Piano
free events nyc Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
free events nyc Early Works by Vivaldi, Handel, & More in a Beautiful Church
free events nyc An Avant-Garde Icon's Steam on Glass and Contemporary Sound Explorations
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Festival | New York City Marathon


The Marathon course runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 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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11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

City Walk | Walking the Flatiron District


Join a professional tour guide and take a stroll through the beautiful and iconic Flatiron District. The neighborhood is home to some of the city's most notable landmarks, such as the New York Life Building, the MetLife Clocktower, and the Flatiron Building. Expect to learn all about this district and its historical tidbits as you enjoy beautiful sights.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Rowing Along the New York City Skyline


Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 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...

Book Signing | Meet & Greet with Goldie Chan for Her New Book, Personal Branding for Introverts


Enjoy a meet & greet and signing with Goldie Chan, of her book, Personal Branding for Introverts. Vhan, dubbed "one of the most authentic and creative voices in personal branding" (Dorie Clark, author of The Long Game), shows introverts how to leverage their unique strengths to get ahead. Attendees can also pre-order a signed copy of the book at the link provided.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, RSVP required

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works by Liszt, Clara Schumann & More for Viola & Piano


Violist Laura Sacks and pianist Steven Beck perform a series of pieces by Romantic and Modern composers. Program: Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) Viola Sonata No. 1, Op. 240 Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Three Romances, op. 22 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Ballade No. 2 in B minor York Bowen (1884-1961) Viola sonata No. 2 in F Major, op. 22
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Contemporary Jazz, Theatre, & Other Works for Guitar & Piano


Enjoy a performance by esteemed 92NY School of Music guitar faculty member Benno Marmur, appearing with pianist Jeb Patton, and performing the music of Jerome Kern, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Van Heusen, and others.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free, tickets 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
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...

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.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | 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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Classical Music | Early Works by Vivaldi, Handel, & More in a Beautiful Church


The Juiliard School's Historical Performance musicians perform a series of early and Barqoue-era pieces. Program: Dario Castello (b. fl. early 17th-century) Sonata 9 from Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro primo Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) "La Benaglia", from Sonate da Chiesa, e da Camera, Op.4 Giovanni Legrenzi (1626-1690) Sonata Terza from La Cetra, Op.10 Domenico Galli (1649-1697) Sonata V, from Trattenimento musicale sopra il violoncello George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Trio Sonata in G minor, Op.2 no.5 Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) La Follia, from Suonate da camera
   Manhattan, New York, NY
5:15 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | "Stirring" Piano Duo Performs Music by Women Composers from the 19th - 21st Centuries 


The Shelest Piano Duo presents a captivating exploration of music for piano four hands and two pianos, featuring works by women composers spanning the past three centuries. Praised for their “stirring performances of rare repertory” (Fanfare Magazine), the Shelest Piano Duo is a husband-and-wife team of Anna and Dmitri Shelest, who trace their roots to the music school in Ukraine. They've performed at Carnegie Hall and other high-profile music venues around the USA.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Concert | An Avant-Garde Icon's Steam on Glass and Contemporary Sound Explorations


The Krakow-based festival brings together boundary-crossing artists who blend genres and eras. Ukrainian duo Heinali and Andriana-Yaroslava Saienko reimagine the music of 12th-century composer Hildegard von Bingen in their album Hildergard, combining Ukrainian folk vocals, modular synthesis, and medieval motifs to reflect contemporary wartime experience. The evening culminates with avant-garde icon John Cale performing Steam on Glass, a set that merges noise, improvisation, and experimental soundscapes drawn from his decades of musical innovation.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, choose-what-you-pay

Classical Music | Evening of Acoustic Sounds


Enjoy acoustic music performed by Candice Alderfer and Aaron Matson within a bookstore setting.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Drama Based on a Historical Event

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Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra

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Performance | Broadway Actors in a Comedy

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