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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 18, 2026?

52 free events take place on Saturday, July 18 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 July 18 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 July . 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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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Kayaking on the East River
free events nyc Broadway Perfomer & Soccer Player Teach Footwork through Atheltics & Creativity: Balance, Coordination, & Groove
free events nyc International Art Salon Exhibition: 100+ Award-Winning Works
free events nyc Play New Games & Make New Friends
free events nyc Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew: Romantic Comedy in the Park
free events nyc Roller Dance Social In a Park with Live DJ
free events nyc Silent Disco: Afro-Inspired Rhythms, House & Disco from DJs Who've Worked with Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse & Queen Latifah
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Park Walk | CANCELLED!!! 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in Nature


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Expert-Led Birdwatching on the Water


A walk around the pier to learn about the birds of Brooklyn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Famous Limon Dance Company Teaches Rhythm, Balance, & Recovery in the Park


Move to live accompaniment and experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels and ages - no experience required! Bring friends, family, water on hot days, and enjoy dancing on the grass.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the East River


Glide along the water this summer in an East River embayment with a kayaking session! All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers -- life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Register for a 20-minute time slot. Please note this event is subject to change due to weather or other extenuating circumstances
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


A welcoming public kayaking experience and see New York City from the water. Guests will receive basic paddling and safety instruction, be fitted with safety gear, and paddle in a protected area with trained volunteers nearby. No experience is needed, and children are welcome with a parent or guardian. Guests must know how to swim. First-come, first-served, sign-up line often closes early due to high demand.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Galleries | World Cup Exhibit: Historic Objects from Legendary Players, Jerseys, Trophies, & More


An immersive exhibition celebrating nearly a century of FIFA World Cup history, featuring original objects and dedicated showcases from every tournament since 1930. The exhibition displays original historic objects from legends such as Pelé, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Messi. Other highlights include the "48 TEAMS. ONE PRIZE" installation displaying jerseys from all 48 participating nations, the historic Jules Rimet Trophy, a cinematic installation called "THE FINAL," and the "Wall of Champions" honoring every World Cup-winning player. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes after their reserved time may need to join the standby line.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Award-WInning Poet Leads Poetry-Writing Session Based on Images


In this workshop, guest instructor Alexis Almeida helps participants think about portraiture through images. What is a portrait? How do we encounter the narratives inside them, their omitted parts, and their many-sidedness? What does our engagement with the collection tell us about ourselves? The group will explore the thin line between autobiography, fiction, and poetry, as participants generate texts and create self-portraits while encountering the portraits of others.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Dancing | Broadway Perfomer & Soccer Player Teach Footwork through Atheltics & Creativity: Balance, Coordination, & Groove


In this workshop, Nick Seyda and John Manzari team up to explore rhythm, footwork, and the surprising talents of our feet. Nick Seyda, an internationally recognized freestyle soccer performer and 2021 World Champion who has wowed crowds across New York and beyond, brings control and creativity. John Manzari, an award-nominated tap dancer and Broadway performer (Funny Girl) seen everywhere from Jazz at Lincoln Center to So You Think You Can Dance, brings musicality, precision, and showmanship. Together, they'll guide you through basic tap steps and soccer freestyle drills, revealing how dance and sport share balance, coordination, and groove. Open to all levels. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages


Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Galleries | International Art Salon Exhibition: 100+ Award-Winning Works


The Art Renewal Center (ARC) is proud to present nearly 100 award winners and honorable mentions. This awe-inspiring international event will have artists from all over the world present, show-casing the true international nature and collaborative spirit in this area of Contemporary Art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Festival | Island Poetry Fest: Spoken Word, Interdisciplinary Performances, Food, & More


The Poet-ry Soci-ety of New York (PSNY) trans-forms the island into a sprawl-ing, sun-drenched poet-ry won-der-land known as The New York City Poet-ry Fes-ti-val (NYC PoFest). For fif-teen years, poets, poet-ry lovers, and poets-to-be have flocked from far and wide to frol-ic on the island's lush green lawns and shout poet-ry to the sky-line; to snack on Smor-gas-burg-wor-thy treats with new and old poet-ry besties; to scrib-ble odes to Vic-to-ri-an man-sions beneath a canopy of cen-tu-ry-old trees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Relaxing & Educational Fishing on the Hudson (Equipment Provided, All Ages)


At this Hudson River catch-and-release event, make a fish wish--you might just get a bite! Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson Rive. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. The organizer team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join for a relaxing and educational experience at the water's edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Party | The Great Goat Graze-Off: Professional Eating Contest Between Goats


Three tenacious, invasive plant-eating goats face off in New York City’s most anticipated competitive eating event. The festivities will be overseen by George Shea of Major League Eating, best known for hosting the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. A historic milestone, “The Great Goat Graze-Off” is currently the ONLY professional eating competition between goats. Stay tuned to learn more about our goat herd!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Acrylic Pet Portrait-Making in the Park (All Ages)


At this workshop, participants paint a portrait of their pet in acrylic, working from their own photo reference. Dogs, cats, fish, birds, and guinea pigs, all welcome. Get inspired by the urban life, flowers, and monuments in the park, then express it with the provided drawing and craft supplies. Adults and kids alike are invited to get creative!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Origami Meet-Up


This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting iopen to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Afternoon Yoga Reset in the Park


This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Golf & Basketball


Today's Schedule: 12:30pm - 4:00pm Golf-154th Open Championship 8:00pm - 10:00pm WNBA- NY Liberty vs Indiana *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Festival | Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 2)


Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken word, this event celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. It will focus on Hunter's political writing and political activism, his connections with the Beat Generation, and will feature Gonzo artist Ralph Steadman and Ralph's daughter Sadie Williams. It will also feature Hunter S. Thompson's son Juan Thompson, grandson Will Thompson, Joe Iconis and musical numbers from the musical based on Hunter's life, also Phoebe Legere, Puma Perl, Penny Arcade, women poets of New York, and many other scholars, artists, and poets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Making Miniature Collage Magnets with a Professional Artist in the Park


This drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking in the park. All materials are provided. At this event, participants create miniature works of art by arranging collage elements cut from lifestyle magazines inside a jar lid, finished with a magnet backing for display. Each piece is a tiny window into the maker's eye -- and a second life for materials that would otherwise be discarded. Lenore Solmo is a self-taught mixed-media artist who, after decades in the fashion industry, committed her practice to making art from found objects. Solmo rescues discarded plastic bottles before they join the tons of plastic flowing into our oceans, transforming them into sea creatures, oysters, and fashion accessories. Plastic bottles and vintage beads from her archives become symbols of coastal opulence -- mirroring New York Harbor's history, where waters once filtered through living oyster reefs now circulate plastic debris instead. Her work resurrects a collision between luxury and litter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Party | Play New Games & Make New Friends


Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Scholar Shares Her New Book on Turkish Sufi Philosopher Semiha Cemal (+ Live Sufi Music)


A book talk with Dr. Arzu Eylul Yalcınkaya for Semiha Cemal: A Portrait of a Turkish Sufi Philosopher, accompanied by a Sufi music performance by Istanbul Mesk Ensemble. Semiha Cemal: A Portrait of a Turkish Sufi Philosopher restores to memory a pioneering figure whose voice was nearly lost to history. A philosopher, educator, and mystic, Semiha Cemāl lived at the threshold of empire and republic, bringing together Sufi metaphysics and classical philosophy in a way that quietly challenged the binaries of her time. This book presents both a critical portrait of her life and the inaugural English edition of her 1927 novel, Ask Peygamberi (The Prophet of Love). It stages love as a force of ethical transformation, blending Platonic allegory with Sufi cosmology to explore the soul's journey toward truth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Performance | Mother/Road: Multimedia Meditation on Grief, Memory, & Family (with ASL & Audio Description)


Part concept album, part memoir, part immersive concert, this production invites audiences to participate in an act of emotional memory. It is a musical meditation on grief, memory, and family using cassette tapes carried by his parents when they immigrated to the United States from Istanbul in 1979. The piece explores the porous nature of time, how it fades and distorts, and how--like a cassette tape--it can rewind, warp, and overwrite itself. Out of the stuff of memory, music and sound compose new worlds at once fragile and infinite for the generations to inhabit together. Created, Directed, & Performed by Avi Amon. Co-Director: Keenan Tyler Oliphant
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Paper Moon (1973): Road Comedy-Drama from Peter Bogdanovich


A travelling Bible salesman is tasked with taking an orphaned girl to her family. The two have more in common than they first realize and after becoming a quick pair of con artists the orphan is loath to give the life up. Director: Peter Bogdanovich Cast: Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Tatum O'Neal Peter Bogdanovich was an American director, writer, actor, producer, critic, and film historian. He started out his career as a young actor studying under Stella Adler before working as a film critic for Film Culture and Esquire, and finally becoming a prominent filmmaker of the New Hollywood movement. He received accolades including a BAFTA Award and Grammy Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Pele & the Beautiful Game: Musical Storytelling Experience Based on Soccer Legend's Journey


In 1950, Brazil was handed a crushing soccer defeat at the biggest game of the season. The impact of that loss drove a talented 10-year-old, Pele, to vow to join the national team and regain his country's honor. Eight years later, he fulfilled that promise. Four years after that, his team did it again in 1962. In 1970, after Pele's retirement, a violent dictatorship all but forced him back into the game, cementing the sportsman's legend. He is, to this day, the only player to win three international championships. Creator Daniel J. Watts was a friend of Pele's, and in this musical storytelling experience, he shares the athlete's journey from victory to disappointment, from pain to culminating triumph. Written and performed by Daniel J. Watts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | The Miracle Worker (1962): Biographical Film on Helen Keller & Her Tutor


The story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the blind, deaf and mute Helen Keller how to understand and communicate. Director: Arthur Penn Cast: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson, Andrew Prine
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More


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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2:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew: Romantic Comedy in the Park


To win Bianca, someone must first wed her formidable sister Kate--whose wit cuts deep and whose temper runs deeper. But one man is up for the challenge. Who's going to be tamed...Kate or Petruchio? Set on the lawn in the afternoon sun, this performance digs into the play's charged themes with humor, invention, and a sense of adventure. Expect sharp banter, bold reinterpretation, and the thrill of live theatre unfolding against the backdrop of the city. Perfect for families, Shakespeare fans, and park-goers alike, this summertime tradition invites audiences to gather, laugh, and engage with a classic story in a fresh new light. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Philip Emeott. Cast: Emily Ann Banks, Katy Castaldi, Nikolas Elrifi, Ryan Holmes, Thane Madsen, Miriam Muriithi, Tom Paolino, George Pappas, Anthony Simone, Tarantino Smith, Jack Sochet, and Vanessa Wendt
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Book Club | Sapphic Book Club -- Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in Archives by Amelia Possanza


At this event, attendees come ready to discuss, rant, and rave with other sapphic book lovers! This discussion will center around Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in Archives by Amelia Possanza. Synopsis: When the author moved to Brooklyn to build a life of her own, she found herself surrounded by queer stories: she read them on landmark placards, overheard them on the pool deck when she joined the world's largest LGBTQ swim team, and even watched them on TV in her cockroach-infested apartment. These stories inspired her to seek out lesbians throughout history who could become her role models, in romance and in life. Centered around seven love stories for the ages, this is the writer's journey into the archives to recover the personal histories of lesbians in the twentieth century: who they were, how they loved, why their stories were destroyed, and where their memories echo and live on. *The term “Sapphic” comes from Sappho, the ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos (where we get the word “lesbian!”). Organizers use it here as an umbrella term to refer to women/nonbinary/genderqueer folks who experience attraction to others in that umbrella. All are welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Party | Roller Dance Social In a Park with Live DJ


Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, is 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:45 pm
Free

Classical Music | Brass at Sunset: A Storytelling Chamber Concert Experience


Join acclaimed ensemble Calliope Brass for an energetic outdoor performance blending bold brass music with immersive, story-driven programming. Known for inventive, interactive concert experiences, the quintet brings a fresh, modern approach to chamber music in a relaxed summer setting. Pack a picnic blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of live music, community, and an open-air atmosphere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | An Fiery Afternoon of Revenge Songs


Marie-Claire Giraud and guests take the stage. Inspired by the themes of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Marie-Claire and friends will perform some of their favorite songs brimming with wit, fire, heartbreak, and retribution.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Screening | World Cup Playoffs Watch Party


Third Place Playoff watch party for the 2026 World Cup! The venue will be screening the game in our amphitheater, so you are welcome to grab a drink from their cafe, browse our books on soccer, and enjoy the world coming together!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Life Forgotten: Multi-Media Exhibition on Early Cinema & the Women's Labor Movement


Life Forgotten is a series of artworks, a film, and a book bringing together the sewing machine and the showman. It imagines the encounter between early cinema and young women labor activists of the Lower East Side in the early 20th Century. Situating archival footage in parallel with reenactment, the film centers on Frank Seiden’s storefront cinema at 58 Willett Street. Like many nickelodeons in the neighborhood, it was a welcoming space for women. The film follows a group of radical young garment workers led by the young Clara Leimlich who gather here to figure out how to fight for women’s rights and change their world. This work poses questions and offers a few signposts. How does everyday entertainment bring people together and act as a catalyst for social change? How does history grow out of and weigh upon lived experience? How can people without power or influence change their world?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome


Local and international dancers and spectators meet for an unforgettable evening. The atmosphere is casual, inviting everyone to enjoy the music, the dance, and the romantic setting of the park at sunset. It's an experience you won't want to miss! Beginner lessons start around 7:00 PM, open to all. All levels welcome, from beginners to experts. No partner needed. The dance floor is paved with stones, so wear comfortable shoes. Chalk is provided to make shoes more slippery for easier dancing. In case of rain, the event is moved to a location available at the link provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's Hamlet: Landmark Tragedy in the Park


Though Hamlet claims that he is “mad in craft,” there’s inevitably going to be a little overlap. Three actors tackle Hamlet’s desperate struggle to ‘hold it all together’ in this imaginative, visceral, and immediate production of Shakespeare’s classic. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. Cushions will be provided to sit on the stairs of the monument. There is very limited room if you bring your own chair. Please arrive no later than 6:20pm. There will be no late seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | The Ocean Keeps No Memory of the Lines: Multi-Disciplinary Performance Meditating on Borders & Divisions


Choreographer Christopher Núñez’s new work, The Ocean Keeps No Memory of the Lines, deconstructs the "blue identity" of the Americas, reimagining the blue passport from a travel document to a talisman of our shared history. Through the lens of his own dual nationality, and in collaboration with multi-disciplinary artist Jerron Herman, Núñez pits the ocean’s boundless fluidity against the rigid borders of the State, exploring how we turn a divine gift of nature—color—into a border that divides our common humanity. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | An Fiery Evening of Revenge Songs


Marie-Claire Giraud and guests take the stage. Inspired by the themes of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Marie-Claire and friends will perform some of their favorite songs brimming with wit, fire, heartbreak, and retribution.
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7:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Visual Sorytelling Exhibition at a Renowned Art School


An exhibition of work by graduates of the MFA Visual Narrative Class of 2026. Storytelling works of illustration, cartooning, drawing, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Waterfront Sunset Concert with Soul-Rock Band


An evening concert featuring The Slim Kings, which features R&B bassist Andy Attanasio (Black Thought, Joey Bada$$), and singer-songwriter MSB, best known for 40+ Primetime TV placements, alongside iconic drummer Liberty Devitto. DeVitto spent over three decades playing on seminal records for and performing with Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, and Paul McCartney. The Slim Kings have over twenty primetime TV placements, four albums, and ten years of gigging under their belt. Tour mates ZZ Top affectionately refer to them as "Them Slim Boys."
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Mother/Road: Multimedia Meditation on Grief, Memory, & Family


Part concept album, part memoir, part immersive concert, this production invites audiences to participate in an act of emotional memory. It is a musical meditation on grief, memory, and family using cassette tapes carried by his parents when they immigrated to the United States from Istanbul in 1979. The piece explores the porous nature of time, how it fades and distorts, and how--like a cassette tape--it can rewind, warp, and overwrite itself. Out of the stuff of memory, music and sound compose new worlds at once fragile and infinite for the generations to inhabit together. Created, Directed, & Performed by Avi Amon. Co-Director: Keenan Tyler Oliphant
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More at a Major NYC Concert Hall


A journey through music that speaks to reflection, resilience, and triumph in this Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center program led by Chloe Van Soeterstede. Enter the world of Valentin Silvestrov's Hymn - 2001, a meditation that unfolds with quiet reverence and suspended beauty, inviting listeners into a space of stillness and contemplation. Violinist Simone Lamsma then brings passion and brilliance to Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, a staple of the violin repertoire that shows the instrument at its most soulful and stirring. The evening culminates in Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5, the "Reformation," a work of grandeur and conviction that builds towards a triumphant finale inspired by a historic hymn. Program: Valentin Silvestrov (1937-) Hymn - 2001 Max Bruch (1838-1920) Violin Concerto No. 1 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Symphony No. 5, "Reformation"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's As You Like It: Pastoral Comedy (Outdoors)


As You Like It follows heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveller Jaques. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Hamilton Clancy. Cast: Christopher Martel, David Marantz, Aria Martinelli, Adama Joy Sall, Bob Arcaro, Lizabeth Allen, Marion Stenfort, Lia Bonfilio, Emmanuel Elpenord, Andy Rowell, Patrick Hart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) -- Sports Documentary


The rise and fall of the N.Y. Cosmos. The soccer team that brought Pele to America; against the backdrop of N.Y. City in the 70's. Directors: Paul Crowder, John Dower Bring a blanket, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a summer evening under the stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Dancing | Silent Disco: Afro-Inspired Rhythms, House & Disco from DJs Who've Worked with Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse & Queen Latifah


This DJ night serves a double dose of dance sets, featuring dj.shErOck* and Moni Vargas. dj.shErOck* has performed across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and New York; she has DJ'd for Queen Latifah, Melanie Fiona, Jazmine Sullivan, and Missy Elliott. Her sets blend Afro-inspired rhythms and global grooves rooted in connection and storytelling. Moni Vargas is an Emmy Award-nominated storyteller and DJ who seamlessly mixes soulful house and disco with Afrobeats, and Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms, creating an irresistible catalyst for community-building and celebration across generations. She has performed across four continents and spun opening sets for Sir Paul McCartney, Massive Attack, Amy Winehouse, Janelle Monae, and Gilles Peterson. Amplified DJ set at 8:00 pm Silent Disco at 10:00 pm 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Stargazing on the Pier


Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association lead an exploration to observe stars and planets. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Hoppers (2026): Animated Sci-Fi Comedy with Jon Hamm under the Stars


Scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! Mabel is an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined, and finds herself at the center of a revolution formed to face a major human threat. Director: Daniel Chong Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco Jon Hamm is an actor best known for his role as Don Draper in the period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), for which he won numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Starting at 5:00 Pm, you can arrive early for arts & crafts, games, soccer, music, snacks, and free resources. Bring your own blanket or folding chairs as seating is limited. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Play | Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal


Shakespeare's searing tragedy of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal. Set in Venice and Cyprus, Othello follows the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carl Cofield.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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