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December 28, 2025. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, December 28, 2025!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, December 28, 2025!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (December 28, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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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!
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Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
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  • free movies in NYC
  • free jazz in NYC
  • free poetry readings in NYC
  • free tours/hikes in NYC
  • free city walks in NYC
  • free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
  • fairs and parades in NYC
  • free theater in NYC
  • free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC

'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).

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17 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, December 28, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

10:30 am
Regular: $30
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Performances, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Magic Show for Kids!

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. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Museumss, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities

Fair | Open-Air Holiday Market with Handcrafted Gifts


Explore a festive open-air marketplace featuring handcrafted gifts, artisanal products, and seasonal treats. Spanning multiple city blocks, this new holiday destination showcases a wide range of vendors from New York and beyond, offering a lively shopping experience in the heart of the season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Fairs, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Open-Air Holiday Market with Handcrafted Gifts

Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free
Museumss, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Sunday at a Unique Art Museum

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Park Walks, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Women's Walk in the Park

Workshop | Open Studio Art-Making for All Ages


Explore materials and techniques through artist-led demos, hands-on activities, and conversations with experts. All supplies provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Workshops, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Open Studio Art-Making for All Ages

Film | The Joyless Street (1925): German Silent Film Starring Greta Garbo


In the aftermath of World War I, Vienna is undergoing a drastic deterioration in its social conditions due to an economic crisis, and the residents living in one slum struggle to survive amid greed and exploitation. Director: Georg Wilhelm Pabst Cast: Greta Garbo, Asta Nielsen, Werner Krauss, Loni Nest, Jaro Furth Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, The Joyless Street (1925): German Silent Film Starring Greta Garbo

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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2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Vivaldi, Rossini, & More


Mark Peskanov, violin, and the Semplice Players perform a series of pieces by composers of various musical eras. Program: Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) Sonata No. 3 in C Major Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) The Four Seasons Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Zigeunerweisen
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Vivaldi, Rossini, & More
3:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
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Performances, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Award-Winning Poet's Tales Based on True Events
3:00 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
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Plays, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, High-Stakes Fantasy Drama

Classical Music | Weekend 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
Free
Concerts, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Weekend Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Museumss, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
6:30 pm
Regular: $75
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Musicals, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Tribute to an Iconic Film

Concert | Acoustic Evening with Mickey Gold


Enjoy the a night of acoustic music, featuring Mickey Gold.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Acoustic Evening with Mickey Gold
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
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Comedy Clubs, December 28, 2025, 12/28/2025, Stand Up Comedy
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Complimentary Tickets

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Classical Music | Music by One of The Most-Performed Living Classical Composers at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Concert | Award-Winning Singer-Songrwiter at Legendary Jazz Club

Regular Price: $25
CFT Member Price: $0.00