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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 6, 2025?

23 free events take place on Monday, October 6 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 October 6 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 October . 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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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, October 6, 2025

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free events nyc Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
free events nyc Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
free events nyc Emerging Artists of Royal Opera of Madrid Perform Arias and Art Songs by Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, & More
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Birdwatching | Urban Birding in the Park


Learn about the autumn migration season! This birdwatching outing is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, the group will explore the park, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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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
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Concert | Classical Piano Competition


Enjoy listening to a wide range of piano pieces performed by competitors at the Dora Zaslavsky Koch Piano Competition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Football


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 8:00pm Shanghai ATP and Wuhan WTA 8:00pm - 11:00pm NFL Monday Night Football Kansas City vs Jacksonville *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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10:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Connect with Your Body Using Kinetic Awareness Practices: Neck & Shoulders


Kinetic Awareness is a concept developed by renowned choreographer Elaine Summers, a somatic practice that identifies areas of held tension and uses slow movement and laying on balls to release it. It is a great way to connect with your body and it can help with stress and pain management. In these classes, various experts of Summers' practice teach how to use this concept over different parts of the body. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

Workshop | Walk and Creative Writing Session


This walk and writing session is led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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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
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Screening | Made in Ethiopia (2024): Documentary about Industrialization & Gobalization (+ Filmmaker Q&A)


Enjoy an exclusive screening of Made in Ethiopia, an award-winning documentary film that has ignited global conversations about industrialization, globalization, and the human stories behind China’s growing influence in Africa. Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival and acclaimed by Variety, The Guardian, and Financial Times, Made in Ethiopia follows three women - a Chinese businesswoman, an Ethiopian factory worker, and a farmer - as a massive Chinese factory complex attempts a high-stakes expansion in rural Ethiopia. Betting their futures on the promise of industrialization, they find themselves at a pivotal crossroads as initial hope meets painful realities. Directors: Max Duncan, Xinyan Yu The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the film directors, moderated by Professor of Economics Ying Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would serve as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Each tour is one hour, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with an assigned docent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
$10

Jazz | Snazzy Organ Tunes: Mike King Trio


The well-known Hammond B3 organ artist Mike King has performed with Bobby Watson, Kevin Eubanks, David Liebman, Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, and Antonio Hart. Currently, King tours internationally with his own trio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would serve as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Each tour is one hour, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with an assigned docent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
$10

Film | Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme (2025): Espionage Black Comedy with Notable Ensemble Cast


Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson American filmmaker Wes Anderson is notable as an auteur, employing a distinctive visual and narrative style. His movies have won several Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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
4:00 pm
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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
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Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience


A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more. Reservations available starting each Monday at 7:00 a.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Film | El Pueblo Se Levanta/The People Are Rising (1971): Iconic Documentary on East Harlem's Puerto Rican Community


This iconic documentary portrays the lives and struggles of Puerto Rican communities in East Harlem, New York City,  in the late 1960s. The film focuses on the organizing and direct action work of the Young Lords Party, who mobilized to implement programs for health, education, and mutual aid in their communities. Director: The Newsreel Collective This screening will be followed by a brief group discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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
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Talk | Learn about the Theatrical Costume Designs of Patricia Zipprodt


Iconic Broadway costume designer Patricia Zipprodt tells her own colorful story from a tumultuous childhood in Depression-era Chicago to Bohemian New York in the 1950s, becoming one of the 20th century's most celebrated designers. Told with Zipprodt's acerbic humor and delicious wit, If the Song Doesn't Work, Change the Dress charts her journey to 1950s Greenwich Village, America's literary and artistic Bohemia. Tracking her career as it plunges into the developing Off-Broadway movement, and charting her personal and professional failures and successes collaborating with the biggest artists of the day - Jerome Robbins, Hal Prince, and Bob Fosse - making her one of the most recognizable, and award-winning, designers of 20th-century theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | How To Save a Dead Friend (2022): Russian Documentary + Filmmaker Discussion


How do you capture love? How do you capture friendship? How do you capture pain from watching them slip away through your fingers as addiction takes hold of your loved one? Marusya Syroechkovskaya's rough and dynamic yet deeply candid account of her 12-year-long friendship with Kirill, aka Kimi, is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of post-Soviet Russia. By closely zooming in on two young lives, Syroyechkovskaya reveals the painful experiences of the first generation of Russians who were coming of age during Putin's presidency. Director: Marusya Syroechkovskaya The screening will be followed by a discussion with Marusya Syroechkovskaya (Russia-born award-winning filmmaker & digital artist) and Anastasia Kostina (scholar of documentary media).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:15 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Join an energizing IronStrength Pilates session led by Lydia Dallas. Combining Pilates, yoga, barre, dance, and HIIT, this class strengthens your core, improves flexibility, and boosts overall well-being, all in an outdoor setting. Note: Please bring a mat and a water bottle. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Progression From Raze: Original Drama Performed by Naked Angels Collective


Naked Angels theatre collective, along with The New School's School of Drama, performs an original play, Progression From Raze, by emerging playwright Xander Jackson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Emerging Artists of Royal Opera of Madrid Perform Arias and Art Songs by Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, & More


Singers of Teatro Real (Royal Opera of Madrid), the leading performing arts institution in the country, performs a program of opera favorites. Program: Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) Danza del Molinero Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) O mio babbino caro Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Kuda Kuda Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) Ah! Per sempre io ti perdei Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) La ci darem la mano Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Dio, che nell'alma infondere Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Je veux vivre Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) O soave fanciulla Pablo Sorozabal (1897-1988) Luche la fe por el triunfo Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Libiamo, ne' lieti calici
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Fledging: A Novel on Motherhood, Dreams & Choice


In her debut novel Fledging, Rose Diell tells the story of Lia, a woman whose unexpected egg forces her to confront the question of motherhood at a time when her friends are all starting families, and she’s still chasing her songwriting dreams. The book explores what it means to live a meaningful life, whether that means raising children or embracing a child-free path. Diell will be joined in conversation by journalist Ilana Kaplan (Elle, New York Times, Rolling Stone), who will discuss the book’s themes of autonomy, creativity, and the pressures women face.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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