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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
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 15, 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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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), 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
December 15, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC 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 start using these unique New York City opportunities today, December 15, 2025!
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 15, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (December 15, 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!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), 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!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
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
Join the Club!
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!
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!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- 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).
Editor's Picks
25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Monday, December 15, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation
Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
Free
Free
Tour | Discover One of New York's Most Famous Parks
Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Holiday Market Featuring Local Artisans and Seasonal Gifts
Explore a festive holiday market known for its inviting atmosphere and curated selection of local makers. Visitors can browse aisles filled with handcrafted art, jewelry, home goods, and seasonal treats, offering a lively destination for gift shopping and winter strolling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Concert | Holiday Caroling With Broadway Carolers
Enjoy festive pop-up performances by the Broadway Carolers. From December 3 to 23, Mondays through Thursdays, the carolers spread holiday cheer with midday songs. Check additional listings for times, locations, and artist details.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Live Podcast Interview with Tony-Winning Playwright/Director Richard Nelson
Enjoy a live podcast where Emmy award-winning writer Randy Cohen will interview acclaimed American playwright and director Richard Nelson. Richard Nelson is known for his intimate plays that foreground household conversations against historical events. His major works include the decade-long project, The Rhinebeck Panorama, a collection of play cycles where three fictional families talk over meals, and his Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of James Joyce's The Dead. His latest play, When the Hurlyburly's Done, premiered in Kyiv during the war and was recently performed at the Public Theater.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Horn Works by Wagner, J.S. Bach, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Juilliard's horn ensemble performs a series of pieces by composers from various musical eras. Program: Kerry Turner (1960-2006) Take 9 Fanfare Kerry Turner (1960-2006) Farewell to Red Castle Richard Wagner (1813-1883) (arr. Mort Shafer) Prelude to Act 3 of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Eric Ewazen (1954-) Grand Canyon Octet Alec Wilder (1907-1980) Suite for 4 Horns Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) (arr. Leigh Martinet) Requiem and Kyrie from Messa da Requiem "Manzoni Requiem" J.S. Bach (1685-1750) (arr. Erik Ralske) Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 James Horner (1953-2015) (arr. Richard Bisell) Titanic Fantasy Alfred Reed (1921-2005) (arr. Colby Kleven) Russian Christmas
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Workshop | Zumba: Latin-Inspired Dance Fitness
Get your heart pumping with Zumba, a dynamic workout set to Latin, international, and popular music. This fun, easy-to-follow class combines fast and slow rhythms for aerobic interval training that challenges both heart and muscles. Perfect for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Foreign Affair (1948): Romantic Comedy-Drama Directed by Billy Wilder
An idealistic Iowa congresswoman touches down in postwar Berlin to investigate a legendary cabaret singer, long rumored to be the former mistress of one or more high-ranking Nazi leaders and now reportedly involved with an American military officer. She falls for her military escort, unaware that he is the singer's secret paramour. Director: Billy Wilder Cast: Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich, John Lund, Millard Mitchell Billy Wilder was a filmmaker and screenwriter. His career in Hollywood spanned five decades, and he is regarded as one of the most brilliant and versatile filmmakers of Classic Hollywood cinema. He received seven Academy Awards (among 21 nominations), a BAFTA Award, the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or, and two Golden Globe Awards. Wilder also received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, and the BAFTA Fellowship Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Live Menorah Lighting
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a live Menorah lighting. The Chabad of Midtown Manhattan presents a special night of music and delights.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Data Experts Share Their New Book, Speak Data (+ Signing)
Enjoy a conversation with information designers Giorgia Lupi and Phillip Cox to celebrate their new book, Speak Data. It's a uniquely interdisciplinary and humanizing look at how data in every form shapes our lives. They will be in conversation with Maggie Gram, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
Build strength and endurance with this full-body circuit workout using only your bodyweight. This low-impact class combines resistance and conditioning exercises for an effective, easy-on-the-joints session. Perfect for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Cartoonist Katie Fricas Discusses Her New Book, Checked Out
Cartoonist Katie Fricas sits down with NYPL Librarian Rachel Crook to discuss her book, Checked Out. A graphic novel set against a perfectly cartoony NYC backdrop—complete with landmark haunts, street fashion, and quintessential characters of the city—Checked Out is at once a valentine to libraries and New York, and the story of an artist working to make her dreams come true. Drawn in a delightfully vivacious style, Checked Out buzzes with Katie Fricas’s vibrant energy, quick wit, and storytelling aplomb.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Metropolitan Opera Performer Discusses Her Craft with Opera Expert Fred Plotkin
Opera performer Latonia Moore speaks speaks in conversation with opera expert Fred Plotkin. Soprano Latonia Moore sings the role of Serena in Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Reading | New Books by Theatre Artsists with Discussion (In Person AND Online!)
Celebrate new publications by theatre artists Karen Malpede and Penny Arcade: Malpede's Last Radiance and 4 by Malpede plus an Intervention, as well as Arcade's Bad Reputation. The evening will feature readings from both of Malpede's books, and a reading from Arcade's book with filmmaker Steve Zehentner. Followed by a panel with the authors and Marvin Carlson, moderated by Frank Hentschker.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | WFAN Radio Host Steve Somers Celebrates His New Memoir: Me Here, You There
WFAN sports talk radio host Steve Somers celebrates and signs his new book, Me Here, You There: a captivating memoir of New York sports radio from the legendary host who saw it all! Steve will be in conversation with the producer of the Me Here, You There podcast, Paul Rosenberg, and the owner of P&T Knitwear, Bradley Tusk. After the conversation, there will be an audience Q&A and book signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Books signed at this event must be purchased from the bookstore hosting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Screening | Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny (2025): Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)
Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny takes a closer look at one of the most fearless political writers of modern times. Arendt came of age in Germany as Hitler rose to power, before escaping to the United States as a Jewish refugee. Through her unflinching capacity to demand attention to facts and reality, Arendt's time as a political prisoner, refugee, and survivor in Europe informed her groundbreaking insights into the human condition, the refugee crisis, and totalitarianism. Her major works, The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951), The Human Condition (1958), Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil (1963), On Revolution (1963), and Crises of the Republic (1972) remain among the most important and most-read treatises on the development and impact of totalitarianism and the fault lines in American democracy. Arendt's reports on the trial of Adolph Eichmann also caused a firestorm of controversy, and its impact is still felt today. Directors: Jeff Bieber and Chana Gazit The screening will be followed by a conversation between filmmaker Jeff Bieber and Leon Botstein, President of Bard College.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
Staged Reading | The Mispoeds: Drama
Watch the New School's drama department and the Naked Angels collective for a collaborative reading of The Mispoeds by Catherine Castellani
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Contemporary Chamber Works
Enjoy an inspiring and in-depth dive into the New Music of today and tomorrow, performed by chamber ensembles of the MACE-Mannes program. Program: David Bird Chroma Augusta Read Thomas Solstice Ritual Carola Bauckholt Instinkt Pierre Boulez Derive Full program to be announced.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
7:30 pm
Regular: $60
Member: $0
Regular: $60
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Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga Flow (Online!)
Join this online yoga community for a Vinyasa flow that includes warm-up, balance poses, gentle inversions, and final relaxation. Designed to promote empowerment and self-affirmation, this class leaves you feeling refreshed, centered, and connected to a supportive community. Mats and props are recommended but not required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works from South West Asia and North Africa (In Person AND Online!)
Manhattan School of Music's South West Asian North Africa, or SWANA, Ensemble presents a concert celebrating the rich musical traditions of Iran, Egypt, Palestine, Armenia, Syria, and Turkey.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Jazz, Pop, & Holiday Cheer
Village Voices presents an evening of jazz, pop and a little holiday cheer. This 12 person SATB ensemble digs into classic jazz/contemporary close harmony across the genres, celebrating the voice and community of making a collective sound. Accompanied by a professional trio, this concert is always a lush and entertaining show.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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Play | Broadway Stars in a Play About Lifelong Friendship
Regular Price: $77CFT Member Price: $0.00
Play | Romantic Comedy: Joy, Heartbreak and Everything in Between
Regular Price: $60CFT Member Price: $0.00
Performance | Award-Winning Poet's Tales Based on True Events
Regular Price: $50CFT Member Price: $0.00
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