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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 9, 2025?

22 free events take place on Sunday, November 9 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 November 9 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 November . 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, November 9, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Classical Music | Best Young Musicians Competition (In Person AND Online!)


Every year, the best young musicians from around the world gather for the Young Concert Artistis Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. The criteria for winning are exceptional musicianship, virtuosity, individuality, projection as a performer, and promise. The Final Auditions are a thrilling all day event. Winners will be announced the following day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Best Young Musicians Competition (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Drawing as a Way of Discovery


Join visiting artist Nell Brookfield for a three-hour session that reawakens curiosity and imagination. Through guided drawing and open conversation, participants are invited to break free from habitual ways of observing and rediscover the wonder of seeing the world as if for the first time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Drawing as a Way of Discovery

Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free
Museumss, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum

Fair | Curated Pop-Up Market Featuring Local Makers


This returning favorite brings together a fresh mix of independent vendors offering handmade jewelry, skincare, apparel, home goods, artisanal treats, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fairs, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Curated Pop-Up Market Featuring Local Makers

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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11:00 am
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Museumss, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Other | Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention


Join thousands of New Yorkers for a powerful walk dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. This community event offers a space to honor loved ones, share stories of hope, and support one another in healing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Others, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention

Workshop | Rowing Along the New York City Skyline


Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Rowing Along the New York City Skyline

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
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Author Reading | Author Rebecca Baum Shares Her New Horror Novel, The Brood (+ Discussion and Q&A)


Author Rebecca Baum (Lifelike Creatures) discusses her new horror novel, The Brood, with The Writers Lab founder, Nitza Wilon. Enjoy a discussion of The Brood, a feminist body horror with elements of eco-horror, a dash of folk horror, and a slew of periodical cicadas. Rebecca and Nitza will dive into inspiration, story mechanics, and character development while also examining why the horror genre is ideal for exploring uniquely female experiences and anxieties. A fascinating blend of horror and magical realism, this spine-tingling thriller explores the complex relationship between women, their bodies, and the natural world. The event will include a reading from The Brood and audience Q & A. Light refreshments will be served!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Author Readings, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Author Rebecca Baum Shares Her New Horror Novel,&nbsp;The Brood&nbsp;(+ Discussion and Q&A)

Classical Music | Festival Performance: Diverse Modern Program


Attend a concert devoted to modernism, which will focus on the beginnings of the movement within the first half of the twentieth century. From including well-known European classics as well as some rare masterpieces, to spanning from duos through sextets, and featuring music for keyboards, brass instruments, wind instruments, and strings, this will be one of the most diverse programs of the festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Festival Performance: Diverse Modern Program

Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart and Beethoven


Violinist Mark Peskanov and the Semplice Players perform quintets and quartets by two of the most famous classical composers. Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Selections from the String Quintets Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Selections from the Opus 18 String Quartets
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart and Beethoven

Classical Music | Gabriel Faure's Messe basse and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo


The talented musicians of Trinity Youth Chorus sing their own adaptations of two masses: Gabriel Faure's Messe basse, originally scored for upper voices, and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo, the composer's last large-scale work written for baritones and a baritone soloist. Rounding out the program is a favorite: Faure's beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free
Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Gabriel Faure's Messe basse and Maurice Durufle's Messe Cum Jubilo

Book Discussion | Global Holocaust Studies: Voices and Memories Across Continents (In Person AND Online!) 


Co-editors Mark Celinscak and Mehnaz Afridi explore Holocaust studies from a worldwide perspective in Global Approaches to the Holocaust. Essays examine memory and impact across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and the Middle East, expanding the conversation beyond traditional European narratives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Global Holocaust Studies: Voices and Memories Across Continents (In Person AND Online!)&nbsp;

Workshop | Learn the Ins and Outs of Stop-Motion Animation From a Professional 


Explore the art of stop-motion animation in this interactive workshop led by a professional animator. Participants will learn to create movement-based pixilations using their own bodies as live puppets, gaining insight into the creative process behind this unique filmmaking technique. Each session includes a guided walkthrough of an inspiring contemporary art installation and a collaborative animation activity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshops, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Learn the Ins and Outs of Stop-Motion Animation From a Professional&nbsp;

Performance | Music & Poetry To Commemorate Kristallnacht


A Tribute to the Artists who Perished in the Holocaust, whose music and poetry we keep alive today. Music by Hans Krasa, Viktor Ullmann, Pavel Haas, James Simon, Gideon Klein, and Erwin Schulhoff. Poetry by Ilse Weber, Gertrud Kolmar, Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger, Itzhak Katzenelson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performances, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Music & Poetry To Commemorate Kristallnacht

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
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Museumss, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum

Book Signing | Meet & Greet with Author Nika Song, with Her New Book, Night Chef


Enjoy a meet & greet and signing with children's book author Nika Song, featuring her new book, Night Chef.  Ratatouille meets the magic of Studio Ghibli as a lonely raccoon who secretly lives inside a fine French restaurant and yearns to be a chef must venture into the woods for the first time to help a baby crow find its home. Attendees can also pre-order a signed copy of the book at the link provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signings, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Meet & Greet with Author Nika Song, with Her New Book,&nbsp;Night Chef

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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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Classical Music | "Fascinating" Vocalist Performs Chamber Works by J.S. Bach & More


Vocalist Morgan Mastrangelo performs as the featured soloist in "Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sündenknecht", Bach's precious solo cantata for tenor. Mastrangelo's “fascinating and flexible tone” (Operawire) will be paired with a chamber orchestration to create an intimate atmosphere appropriate for the personal nature of this work. Program: Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in C Major, BuxWV 138 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) "Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden", BWV 230 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) "Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht", BWV 55 Heinrich Schütz  (1585-1672) "Deutsches Magnificat", SWV 494 Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in e minor, BuxWV 140
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, "Fascinating" Vocalist Performs Chamber Works by J.S. Bach & More

Classical Music | Festival Performance: Diverse Modern & Contemporary Program (with Original Works)


Attend a concert devoted to modernism, which will feature music written over the last seventy-five years by well-known living composers, coached by our esteemed composition faculty member at The New School, Chris Cerrone, and even music written by Mannes students! This night will be a special treat, in which concertgoers will hear music written as far back as 1951 to music written in just the last few weeks!  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Festival Performance: Diverse Modern & Contemporary Program (with Original Works)
7:30 pm
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Musicals, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Broadway Musical Revival

Classical Music | Evening of Acoustic Sounds


Enjoy acoustic music performed by singer/songwriter Jord within a bookstore setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, November 09, 2025, 11/09/2025, Evening of Acoustic Sounds
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