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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 22, 2025?

22 free events take place on Saturday, November 22 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 November 22 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 November . 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 Saturday, November 22, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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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Workshops, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Tour | Explore an Exhibition on Black Musical Theater History


Enjoy a guided tour of the new exhibition on Black musical theater history, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way! This staff-led tour highlights the contributions of Black artists, shows, and theaters in the musical theater field, from pioneering artists of the 19th century to the great culture shapers and innovators of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tours, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Explore an Exhibition on Black Musical Theater History

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
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11:00 am
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Museumss, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


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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11:00 am
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Workshops, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Musical | Short, New Musicals Showcase


Since 2014, New York's Library for the Performing Arts’ summer musical theater writing program, Across a Crowded Room, has brought together lyricists, composers, bookwriters, and performers to form new collaborations and write 20-minute musicals with advice from experts in the industry. At the end of each program, the artists present their new musical theater works to the public.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Musicals, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Short, New Musicals Showcase

Book Discussion | Japanese Literary Translator Talks about Her Career & Craft


Enjoy a special creator event featuring Yuki Tejima, the literary translator of Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window: The Sequel — the long-awaited follow-up to Japan's wildly successful bestseller Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window. She will be in attendance to talk to educators & librarians about the process of translating, as well as her acclaimed career.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Japanese Literary Translator Talks about Her Career & Craft

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walks, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

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. See you there! 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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Open Mics, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Afternoon of Showcasing Creativity: Artists, Poets, Musicians, & More

Film | Housekeeping (1987): Comedy-Drama


Lucille and Ruth come to live with their off-the-wall Aunt Sylvie after their mother's suicide. While Ruth eventually grows fond of the woman's irresponsible spirit, Lucille starts to resent her aunt's behavior. Director: Bill Forsyth Cast: Christine Lahti
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Housekeeping (1987): Comedy-Drama

Workshop | Afro-Indigenous Ceramics: Memory, Myth, and the Land


Guided by Afro-Indigenous knowledge systems, participants will create vessels and offerings that carry memory, myths, textures, and gestures connected to their own lineages and relationships to the land. This hands-on workshop combines sculpture and ceramics with reflection on ancestry and the environment, providing a space to explore creativity, heritage, and materiality.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Afro-Indigenous Ceramics:&nbsp;Memory, Myth, and the Land

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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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Film | Clint Eastwood's Sully (2016): Biographical Drama on the "Miracle on the Hudson" with Tom Hanks


When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney Clinton Eastwood is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. Eastwood's accolades include four Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three César Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, he received the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award, honoring his lifetime achievements. Bestowed two of France's highest civilian honors, he received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1994, and the Legion of Honour in 2007. Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Clint Eastwood's Sully (2016): Biographical Drama on the "Miracle on the Hudson" with Tom Hanks

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Violin Sonata by Eugène Ysaÿe


Mark Kaplan, violin, performs a well-known solo violin piece. Program: Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931) Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Music on the Water: Violin&nbsp;Sonata by&nbsp;Eug&egrave;ne Ysa&yuml;e

Tour | Weekend 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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Tours, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections

Classical Music | 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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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Concert | Tribute to the Queen of Salsa: A Night of Celia Cruz


Celebrate the incomparable Celia Cruz with an electrifying night of live music and dance. Experience her timeless hits brought to life by Grammy-nominated pianist, arranger, and vocalist Ariacne Trujillo, joined by acclaimed concert pianist Dr. Jelena Cingara.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Tribute to the Queen of Salsa: A Night of Celia Cruz

Classical Music | Contemporary Choir Works in a Historic Setting


Enjoy a Cathedral choir performance with friends and musicians to perform a Mass setting and selections composed and directed by Dr. M. Roger Holland II conveying the musical diversity of Black artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Contemporary Choir Works in a Historic Setting

Play | Top Girls: Dark Feminist Comedy by Caryl Churchill


Frequently regarded as one of the greatest plays of all time, Top Girls is a revolutionary work that asks: what does it cost to succeed in a man's world? Written by Caryl Churchill Directed by Jaclyn Biskup
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Top Girls: Dark Feminist Comedy by Caryl Churchill

Dance Performance | Multi-Genre Dance Showcase with Multimedia Works


These  dance performances will feature four works by Hunter College faculty, including classical modern dance by Alwin Nikolais, as well as Salsa, Afro-contemporary, and multimedia works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performances, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Multi-Genre Dance Showcase with Multimedia Works

Concert | Singer-Songwriter Yasmeen Blends Genres with Soulful Voice (In Person AND Online!)


Don’t miss a performance by Arizona-based singer-songwriter Yasmeen, who expertly blends contemporary gospel, introspective messages, pop hooks, and R&B beats for a sound that spotlights her powerful voice. Her latest EP, 2024's ASSYRIA, embraces her Middle Eastern roots and showcases her talent, displayed with heart and honesty. Yasmeen's breakout single "Half of Me (Acoustic)" has racked up over 7 million spins and she has opened on tour for artists including Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Solange. There are two ways to access this= event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Singer-Songwriter Yasmeen Blends Genres with Soulful Voice (In Person AND Online!)

Performance | Traditional Korean Spiritual Performance for Gratitude, Harmony, & Prosperity


Experience a traditional Korean shamanistic ritual performance that embodies the purest form of Korea's total art, combining music, dance, and spiritual expression. This event of Cheolmuri-GUT bridges art and life, humanity and divinity, offering audiences a profound encounter with Korea's centuries-old spiritual tradition. It stands as an expression of gratitude for the warm support of New Yorkers, a celebration of harmony shared among diverse communities, and a collective blessing for peace and prosperity in the years ahead. Led by master Park Jeongwook, one of the foremost contemporary practitioners of Cheolmuri-GUT and a recognized preserver of Korea's intangible cultural heritage, the performance carries deep authenticity and spiritual resonance. Far beyond a staged performance, it represents a living art -- where music, dance, and spirit converge in a shared act of healing and connection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Traditional Korean Spiritual Performance for Gratitude, Harmony, & Prosperity

Classical Music | New York Repertory Orchestra Performs Works by Puccini & More


The New York Repertory Orchestra, with featured violinist Rachel Lee Priday, plays a series of pieces by significant composers of the Romantic and Modern musical periods. Program: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) Capriccio Sinfonico Peter Mennin (1923-1983) Symphony No. 5 Mieczysław Karłowicz (1876-1909) Violin Concerto
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, New York Repertory Orchestra Performs Works by Puccini & More
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