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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 10, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Festival | All-Day Celebration of Movement, Music, Connection, & Laughter
Sunrise to sunset sober festival. This is an invitation to slow down, come back to each other, and remember we're human. Imagine 3,000+ people arriving at sunrise for a guided experience through movement, music, connection, laughter, creation, sweet surprises, and more. All ages. INTERGEN.
Brooklyn, New York, NY
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6:00 am
free, RSVP encouraged
free, RSVP encouraged
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Soccer & Football
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 12:00pm Soccer- English Premier League: Brentford v Aston Villa
12:00pm - 3:00pm NCAA Football: Indiana vs Nebraska
3:30pm - 6:00pm NCAA Football: Texas vs Oklahoma
7:30pm - 10:30pm NCAA Football: Georgia vs Alabama
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | World Migratory Bird Day: Ecological Tour & Writing Session
A guided nature walk, followed by a creative writing workshop.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Tour | Explore a Unique Pocket of NYC: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tour led by official guides, you'll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:45 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Birdwatching | Accessible Birding on the Cliffside
Led by birding guide and educator Alexandra Wang (Avian Alex), M.S. Ed., this inclusive outing offers specialized resources such as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) pamphlets, Braille guides, and plush bird replicas, ensuring an enjoyable and enriching birdwatching experience for everyone. Stunning views of the Palisades and Hudson River from its soaring cliffs of bedrock. Spanning 67 acres, the park features many well-paved walkways designed to accommodate a wide range of mobility needs for birders with stroller, wheelchair, walker, cane, and other mobility aids.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Museums | Exhibition Tour on Legacy of Innovative Modern Dance Teacher/Choreographer
The history of Martha Graham and her dance company is explored in a guided tour of the exhibition, Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance. The staff-led tour highlights the legacy of Graham and her dance technique, as well as the company, which is the oldest continuously operating dance company in the United States.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, reservation required
free, reservation required
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Make Your Own Cornhusk Doll & Learn about the History & Significance of the Craft
Experience the tradition and creativity of cornhusk doll making with Danielle Soames (Mohawk), an accomplished actress, playwright, and director in New York City's theater community. Through this hands-on workshop, Danielle will share the cultural significance of cornhusk dolls to her community and guide participants in creating their own. All are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Park Walk | Outdoor Tree Walk Identifying Local Flora: Discover the Biodiversity of the City
A local nature team leads a guided tour. Near-ly 3,500 trees make up this area's canopy, pro-vid-ing essen-tial ben-e-fits all New York-ers: they cap-ture and remove pol-lu-tion from the air, help mit-i-gate cli-mate change by absorb-ing and seques-ter-ing car-bon diox-ide, reduce runoff and oth-er flood-ing dur-ing weath-er events, help cool com-mu-ni-ties, and fos-ter crit-i-cal bio-di-ver-si-ty. Please note: these tours are held entire-ly out-doors. Please dress with the weath-er in mind.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:45 am
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Tour | Explore a Unique Pocket of NYC: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tour led by official guides, you'll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:45 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Kayaking in a Hudson River Cove
This event provides the equipment, instruction, and oversight you need to experience a safe and fun afternoon of kayaking on the Hudson River. The program is beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is required. Participants must be at least 18 years old (or accompanied by a parent or guardian) and know how to swim. Come dressed to get wet! Lockers and locks will be provided to keep valuables dry, and on-site changing rooms will be available for use. To save time, you can also sign a waiver before arriving to save time, available at the link provided. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line when planning your visit. You may not get a chance to kayak if you arrive less than an hour before the boathouse closes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mending Circle: Breathe New Life into Your Favorite Clothes
This clothing repair circle is the perfect opportunity to mend, repair, and alter your clothing and textiles. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mender, this in-person event is open to all. Bring your favorite garments that need some love, and this friendly community of fellow menders will be there to offer guidance and support. A sewing machine and other supplies like embroidery needles and thread will be provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | One-Day Pop-Up with Indigenous Comic Book Writers/Artists
An opportunity to meet the museum's 2026 Comic Creators, see examples of their work, and learn about the state of Native comics and illustration! Comic artists Jalen DeCoteau (Turtle Mountain band of Chippewa), Jason Garcia/Okuu Pin (Santa Clara Pueblo Tewa), and Jackie Fawn (Washoe, Yurok, and Surigaonon) will be presenting their work, accompanied by comic mentors Lee Francis IV (Pueblo of Laguna), Alina Pete (nehiyaw [Cree]), and John Swogger in an informal one-day pop-up. The museum's Comic Creators Program supports emerging and mid-career artists to successfully prepare for and navigate the professional comics industry. Participants receive industry-related training and mentorship and training in community engagement and produce comics-based work.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Step into the Avant-Garde Art World of David Lamelas - foundational yet overlooked figure of 1960s and '70s art
Experience David Lamelas: The Machine through a tour led by a gallery guide. Facilitated by practicing artists, tours invite visitors to engage with artworks as active participants and to bring their own questions and perspectives to the gallery experience. David Lamelas: The Machine is a comprehensive survey exhibition of the Argentine artist's work and his first major solo presentation in New York. A foundational yet overlooked figure of 1960s and '70s art, Lamelas has produced paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, performances, and films, bridging Conceptual, Minimalist, and Pop approaches to art making. Over six decades, he has created a diverse body of work while living across Buenos Aires, London, Los Angeles, and Paris, among other locations, developing a nomadic sensibility that profoundly shaped his practice.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | The Thing (1982): Cult Classic Sci-Fi Horror Directed by John Carpenter, with Kurt Russell
Americans at a base in Antarctica are terrorized by an otherworldly creature that can shapeshift into the form of anything it kills. Director: John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell John Carpenter is an American filmmaker, composer, and actor. Most commonly associated with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s, he is generally recognized as a master of the horror genre. At the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the French Directors' Guild gave him the Golden Coach Award and lauded him as "a creative genius of raw, fantastic, and spectacular emotions." Kurt Russell is an American actor. For his portrayal of rock and roll superstar Elvis Presley in Elvis (1979), he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Russell was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture for his performance in Mike Nichols's Silkwood (1983). Also in the 1980s, he starred in several films directed by John Carpenter in which he played anti-hero roles.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Tour | Explore Collection Featuring Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More
Explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. It contains objects of artistic, historic, and literary interest for the advancement of the study of the Spanish and Portuguese languages, literature, and history around the world. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, RSVP required...
free, RSVP required...
Performance | Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park
Knights in full armor battle it out in the heart of Manhattan. The performers bring medieval history to life with live-action combat, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, grab something on-site, and enjoy an afternoon outside.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Solo violin, 2 violins, and violin/viola: selected works
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Margo Shohl violin/viola.
Brooklyn, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Park Walk | Island Birdwatching: Discover Local Avians
Whether you're an expert birder or a beginner, this tour is designed to help you discover what makes this island an excellent place for birding. Did you know that nearly 240 bird species have been spotted here?
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:15 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Party | Roller Dance Social with Live DJ in a Park
Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, it's as much fun to watch as it is to join! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, bring your own skates and get ready to groove with roller dancing. All skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Children under 14 must wear helmets for safety.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:45 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Festival | Dia de Los Muertos Park Celebration (Poetry, Music, Food, & More)
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a charcuterie spread, arts & crafts with Olga Ayala, and music by The Marilyn Castillo Trio, followed by a poetry open mic hosted by Caridad De La Luz, “La Bruja.”
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Indie-Rock Festival with Local Artists
This born-in-New-York festival will feature a packed lineup. Created in collaboration with Show Brain, New Colossus Festival, and Electromagnetic Radio, the festival celebrates the history and spirit of discovering breaking bands and bringing free live music to New York City. While you're here, shop vinyl records at a pop-up from Declared Goods and Love Not Money. Get the party started with free samples from BeatBox, The Original Party Punch(TM) - delicious, crisp, fruity, and in a convenient box perfect for dancing. Then, keep your energy high and the good vibes flowing with a Dunkin' Refresher. Swing by for free samples of your new favorite sip.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Art Workshop on Memory, Repetition, & Care in Woven Works
Leave a single mark on a shared cloth. A hands-on workshop on memory, repetition, and care. Participants are invited to make a single mark on a shared piece of undyed cloth: a gesture, a line, a word, a shape, using graphite pencils provided in the gallery. No experience is required. Participants will then work in quiet, with space for individual reflection before a short closing conversation. Ba Nhung has been weaving for fifty-five years. Each day adds something small, one pattern, one hour, one mood, until years of ordinary labor become inseparable from the life they accompanied. This workshop takes that logic as its starting point.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
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
Free, donations are...
Free, donations are...
Classical Music | Operatic Songs Performed in the Garden
An afternoon of opera and classically-inspired song among the flowers. Come as you are. Stay as you like. The program moves across centuries of music written in praise of the natural world, sung in the open air. There's a craft table on site where children can make and take home their own garden-inspired creation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable (2026)-- Music Documentary (Sneak Preview Screening)
An outsider fueled by relentless determination works his way into the inner circle of the Wu-Tang Clan, where his ambition and creativity converge in the making of an album poised to ignite global controversy. Director: Joanna Natasegara Q&A to follow. Doors: 5:30PM.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Classical Music | Works by Poulenc & Dvorak for Strings & Piano (In Person AND Online!)
Philip Payton, violin, Yi Qun Xu, cello, and Gabrielle Chou, piano. Featuring works by Poulenc and Dvorak.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Jazz | "Boundlessly Expressive" Jazz Vocalist
Vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi brings a singular musical journey to the stage, weaving together Italy's lyrical tradition, Brazil's irresistible grooves and the improvisational spirit of New York jazz. Her latest album, RIOFONIC, was the #1 jazz vocal album on JazzWeek's 2025 year-end radio charts, adding to a celebrated career spanning the U.S., Brazil, Italy, and beyond. A lifelong ambassador for Italian music, Mafalda was awarded the prestigious Ordine della Stella d'Italia by President Sergio Mattarella for her contributions to Italian culture through song. For this performance, she turns to the iconic repertoire of Mina, Italy's legendary diva, bringing her own "boundlessly expressive" (JazzTimes) voice and unmistakable international sensibility to songs she has loved and performed throughout her career.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, RSVP encouraged
free, RSVP encouraged
Concert | Saxophonist with "Seductive Melodicism" (Washington Post) Plays His New Music
Acclaimed saxophonist Jaleel Shaw brings new music from his latest album, Painter of the Invisible. For this performance, Jaleel Shaw will be joined by Joe Block on piano, Eric Wheeler on bass, and E.J. Strickland on drums, with Shaw performing on soprano and alto saxophones. Praised by PostGenre as "one of the best saxophonists of his generation," artist and composer Jaleel Shaw has become a master of his instrument. He composes, in real time, with abandon and precision, and his devotion to melody informs his explorations on stage and in the studio. "He unspools long post-bebop lines without blinking...and journeys into avantgarde zones with clear-eyed self-possession" -- DownBeat
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Dance Performance | Diverse Possibilities of Korean Contemporary Dance
This event brings together three distinct voices in contemporary dance, presenting works by Young Soon Kim Dance Company, Andamiro Art Company, and choreographer Lee Dongha. Spanning different generations, artistic perspectives, and approaches to movement, the program explores the diverse possibilities of Korean contemporary dance. From narrative-driven choreography and dynamic physical expression to works inspired by history, society, and human experience, the three works offer audiences an opportunity to encounter the evolving language of Korean contemporary dance.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
RSVP required, free
RSVP required, free
Dance Performance | Various Dance Works (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a series of dance works choreographed and performed by students at NYU Tisch.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Classical Music | Trumpet Works by Hindemith & More (In Person AND Online!)
Caleb Brosnac, trumpet. Program: Jules Pennequin Morceau de Concert Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Concerto for Trumpet, Bassoon, and Strings David Snow (1954-) Winter Morley Calvert (1928-1991) Suite from the Monteregian Hills
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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