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December 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2025!

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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 31, 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 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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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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  • free city walks in NYC
  • free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
  • fairs and parades in NYC
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'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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15 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Wednesday, December 31, 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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6:30 am
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Workshops, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Museumss, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Museums | Wednesday 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
11:00 am
Free
Museumss, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Wednesday at a Unique Art Museum

Museums | If Fashion is of Interest to You...


Best known for its innovation and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Museumss, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, If Fashion is of Interest to You...

Classical Music | Live Cello with "The Cajun Cellist"


Experience the lively sounds of Sean Grissom, known internationally as "the Cajun Cellist," blending Country, Cajun, Classical, Swing, and Rock into a vibrant performance style. Enjoy his weekly live sets every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concerts, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Live Cello with "The Cajun Cellist"

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

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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12:20 pm
Free
Concerts, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Other | Uplifting Interactive Experience


   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Regular: $84
Member: $0
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Others, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Uplifting Interactive Experience

Party | Bring in the New Year with Movement, Stillness & Reflection


Mark New Year's Eve with an evening centered on movement, music, chanting, and quiet reflection. The program includes live music, guided chanting, refreshments, healthy baked goods, and time for journaling in a candlelit setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Partys, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Bring in the New Year with Movement, Stillness & Reflection

Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
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Comedy Clubs, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Stand Up Comedy

Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy


   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
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Comedy Clubs, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Stand Up Comedy

Screening | The Last Battle in Hawkins: Watch the Stranger Things Finale in Theaters 


Attend a special promotional fan screening of Stranger Things 5: The Finale. Set in the fall of 1987, Hawkins bears the scars of the opened Rifts as the party unites to track down Vecna, now vanished without a trace. With the town under military quarantine and the search for Eleven intensifying, familiar dread settles in as the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches. The final battle looms, demanding that every member of the party stand together one last time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Screenings, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, The Last Battle in Hawkins: Watch the&nbsp;Stranger Things&nbsp;Finale in Theaters&nbsp;

Party | New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Live Music in Brooklyn 


Ring in the New Year with Brooklyn’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration. This long-running community tradition features live music starting at 10 pm, followed by a midnight fireworks display lighting up the sky over Brooklyn’s Backyard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free
Partys, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, New Year&rsquo;s Eve Fireworks and Live Music in Brooklyn&nbsp;

Classical Music | Welcoming New Year's Organ Concert (with Champagne Reception)


Ring in the new year with a fun and festive concert, followed by a champagne reception at the stroke of midnight. With pipes sounding into the resplendent nave from the chancel, the rear gallery, and even above in the dome, the dynamic range and vast color palette of the AEolian- Skinner organ is an experience to behold.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
$20 suggested donation
Concerts, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Welcoming New Year's Organ Concert (with Champagne Reception)

Festival | Ring in the New Year With Midnight Runners in Costumes and Fireworks


A festive four-mile run that begins right at midnight draws thousands of runners and spectators. The event is known for its lively atmosphere, with music, dancing, and many participants donning costumes to mark the occasion. It's a spirited and active way to welcome the new year alongside a joyful crowd. Come earlier to be with the festive crowd before the run starts. The firewors started at midnight in the previous years. Hopefully it will be on this year as well. To participate in the race itself, you must register in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:59 pm
Free
Festivals, December 31, 2025, 12/31/2025, Ring in the New Year With Midnight Runners in Costumes and Fireworks
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