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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 28, 2025?

18 free events take place on Wednesday, May 28 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 May 28 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 May . 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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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Morning Yoga in the Fresh Air


Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class taught by Frances Burch. Please bring your own yoga mat, and organizers recommend a bottle of water and towel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Morning Yoga&nbsp;in the Fresh Air

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walks, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

Workshop | Figure Drawing in the Park


This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Figure Drawing in the Park

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
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10:00 am
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Museumss, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


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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12:00 pm
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour


One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Tours, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, New York City Hall Guided Tour

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
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Museumss, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Book Discussion | Inside Scoop of Bestselling Books


Admired and bestselling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books. Hosted by Ilana Levine, actress and podcaster, Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Book Discussions, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Inside Scoop of Bestselling Books

Concert | Piano in the Park: Lively Swing Music with Kennedy Center Musician


A five, six, seven, eight... Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. The park is pleased to present a performance by Isaac ben Ayala. Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats, from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis and Bellson, to the New York City Ballet and The Sultans of Swing. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Block Party, Evening, "The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Honors - Carol Burnett", and more. His orchestral arrangement, Basin Street Blues, premiered at The Kennedy Center with The National Pops Orchestra and is currently being performed by orchestras around the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Piano in the Park: Lively Swing Music with Kennedy Center Musician

Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Talk | Dance Historian on the Legacy of the Dance of Isadora Duncan (In Person AND Online!)


Lori Belilove, artistic director and founder of the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation & Company, has worked to pass on Duncan's grace, power, and mastery of weight to future generations. Belilove received direct instruction from Duncan's original troupe of six young dancers, known as her "Isadorables." The group included Anna Duncan, born Anna Denzler, who was one of the most dedicated of the six--she never studied another dance technique, and was called "a key keeper of the flame." In this program, Belilove explores the life story of Anna Duncan through images and rare films, from Anna's early age of five auditioning for Isadora Duncan's school in Grunewald, Germany to her last days as a saleswoman at Saks Fifth Avenue and Brentano's bookstore. The program honors her contribution to the legacy of Isadora Duncan with surprise performances that were Anna's signature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Talks, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Dance Historian on the Legacy of the Dance of Isadora Duncan (In Person AND Online!)

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum


Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Museumss, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Concert | Pop-Up Music in the Park: New York Ragtime Concert


Hit your stride with Terry Waldo and his Gotham City Band! The protege of the late Eubie Blake, he has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Concerts, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Pop-Up Music in the Park: New York Ragtime Concert

Movie in a Park | Identity, Migration, and Memory: Three Short Documentaries Exploring American Chinatowns


Luka Yuanyuan Yang is a visual artist and filmmaker whose practice, characterized by interwoven documentary and archival materials, addresses themes of identity, migration, and memory, challenging conventional historical narratives and amplifying overlooked voices. During a year-long research trip across the US in 2018, Yang was captivated by the rich history of migration and adaptation in America's Chinatowns. From 1882 until the 1950s, due to the Chinese Exclusion Act and racial discrimination, Chinese Americans were largely confined to Chinatowns. During this same period, Yang began researching the stories of Chinese women in 20th-century American performing arts, inspired by the legacy of Anna May Wong and seeking to uncover the experiences of other Chinese women performers whose stories have been forgotten or misunderstood by history. Yang's exploration of these neighborhoods, the Chinese diaspora, and performing artists has become the central focus of her short films and feature film Chinatown Cha-Cha, and her recently published artist book Dance in Herland. In a time of rising threats to America's Chinatowns, the artist brings generations together through film, dance, and dialogue. For this screening, Yang presents Tales of Chinatown, an exhibition of three of her short films: Cantonese Tunes on Mott Street (2022), The Lady From Shanghai (2019), and Tales of Chinatown (2019). By following her protagonists on the streets, through their communities, and into their homes, Yang amplifies the voices of those often denied the chance to share their own stories--individuals who have been forgotten, silenced, or misinterpreted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Identity, Migration, and Memory: Three Short Documentaries Exploring American Chinatowns

Workshop | Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan


Want to go kayaking with an amazing view of lower Manhattan and the NYC harbor? Then you've come to the right place. Glide along the water this summer and fall in a protected embayment by kayaking! 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. 20 minute timed slots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan

Party | Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome


Play one of the most popular board games in the world. Organizers welcome players of all levels to this social! These socials are limited to 16 players, with 2 rounds. Organizers ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome

Opening Reception | A Fresh Take on Domestic Design Through Eclecticism, Playfulness, and Contextual Beauty


Celebrate the debut monograph of Studio DB, the acclaimed Manhattan-based architecture and interiors firm known for its polished yet playful approach to residential spaces. Hailed by Architectural Digest for their ability to "capture a desired mood or ambiance emphatically," Studio DB presents a curated collection of their most distinctive domestic projects. Founded by Britt and Damian Zunino, Studio DB is celebrated for blending tactile materials, sculptural forms, whimsical patterns, and vibrant colors, all grounded in a contemporary vision of comfortable, beautiful living. Their work navigates the tension between modern and traditional, offering a fresh perspective on eclectic, contextually driven design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Receptions, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, A Fresh Take on Domestic Design Through Eclecticism, Playfulness, and Contextual Beauty

Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson's peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshops, May 28, 2025, 05/28/2025, Sunset Yoga in the Park
Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

Regular Price: $58.50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Large Chorus and Orchestra at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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