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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 11, 2026?
37 free events take place on Friday, September 11 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 September 11 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 September . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 11, 2026?
37 free events take place on Friday, September 11 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 September 11 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 September . 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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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!
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!
37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 11, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah ... more >> and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide ... more >> a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines ... more >> the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, ... more >> and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Explore One of NYC's Most Unique Public Spaces: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and ... more >> learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tours led by official guides, you’ll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:45 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from ... more >> various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, reservation required
free, reservation required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching ... more >> 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
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Flame Keeper" of Jazz
Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer. As both a pianist and a violinist, ... more >> Dr. Victor Lin has performed at venues throughout NYC such as The Blue Note, Flushing Town Hall, The Asia Society, and The Knickerbocker. Victor is a passionate believer in the power of music performance and education to impact and influence society in a positive manner. "One of the foremost keepers of the flame in jazz today." - Jack Kleinsinger, Highlights in Jazz
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Explore One of NYC's Most Unique Public Spaces: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and ... more >> learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tours led by official guides, you’ll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:45 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Film | The Reader (2008): Historical Romantic Drama with Kate Winslet & Ralph Fiennes
Years after having an affair with an older woman, a German law student encounters his former lover during ... more >> a Nazi war-crime trial in which she is a defendant. Director: Stephen Daldry Cast: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, David Kross, Lena Olin, Bruno Ganz English actor Kate Winslet is known for playing strong, complicated women, especially in period films. She's won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and five Golden Globes. In both 2009 and 2021, Time magazine named Winslet one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2012, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012. Ralph Fiennes is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, Fiennes excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most well-known and popular actors, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and an Emmy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through ... more >> hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Sounds of Remembrance
On the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, the museum will host a reflective program featuring ... more >> a special violin concert. Musicians Mioi Takeda & Lynn Bechtold will offer an hour-long, meditative performance of somber and uplifting pieces that remind us of New York City's strength and resilience in the wake of the tragedy. Visitors can come and go at their leisure. Before the concert, at 1:15 pm, join a curator tour of the galleries. Learn about the history of the site before and after 2001 and discover in-depth the models of the Twin Towers and the new One World Trade Center in the museum’s collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to ... more >> work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Separated (2024): Documentary from Errol Morris
World-renowned documentarian Errol Morris incisively probes the darkest chapter in recent American history: ... more >> family separations. Director: Errol Morris Errol Morris is a film director known for documentaries that interrogate the epistemology of their subjects, and for inventing the Interrotron. In 2003, his The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. His film The Thin Blue Line placed fifth on a Sight & Sound poll of the greatest documentaries ever made. Morris is known for making films about unusual subjects.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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
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2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Workshop | Play Chess & Socialize
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. ... more >> Adults only.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Exploring One of New York's Iconic Fifth Ave Institutions
Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace ... more >> in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Bend It Like Beckham (2002): Sports Comedy-Drama with Keira Knightley
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, ... more >> even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe. Director: Gurinder Chadha Cast: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Archie Panjabi, Shaznay Lewis Keira Knightley is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas, she has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | everyday royalty: Multi-Artist, Multi-Media Exhibition Celebrating Community
Through photography, collage, painting, sewing, and embroidery, participants from the Henry Street Older ... more >> Adult Center and Community Consultation Center create portraits that honor themselves as everyday royalty: visible, radiant, and powerful. Grounded in commemorative practices, the work reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary, transforming lived experience into our communities’ most valuable legacy. Developed through a summer-long residency, the exhibition celebrates community, ritual, and the quiet magnificence of being seen.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history ... more >> of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Birdwatching | Evening Birding with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided ... more >> tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free...
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, ... more >> and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will ... more >> be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play ... more >> a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, registration recommended
free, registration recommended
Author Reading | Pulitzer Finalist Authors Share Their Latest Work (+ Signing)
A reading by Anelise Chen, Noah Kumin, Lydia Mathis, Hallie Newton, hosted by faculty member Darin Strauss. ... more >> Anelise Chen is the author of Clam Down: A Metamorphosis, a 2026 Pulitzer Finalist in Memoir or Autobiography, a New York Times Editor’s Choice selection, and named one of the best books of the year by Chicago Tribune, Vulture, and Electric Lit. Noah Kumin is a novelist, essayist, editor, and founder of the Mars Review of Books. His debut novel is called Stop All the Clock. He is also the author of The Machine War, a philosophical history of computing. Lydia Mathis is a black writer, editor, and creator. She is the recipient of A Public Space’s 2023 Editorial Fellowship and is currently an assistant editor at A Public Space. She has stories published in North American Review, Southeast Review, Torch Magazine, Stanchion, Five on the Fifth, and oranges journal. Hallie Elizabeth Newton is a recipient of NYU’s Goldwater Fellowship, she won first prize for fiction in Columbia Journal’s 2020 Winter Contest. Agnes Lives! is her debut novel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Party | Bingo Night in the Park
BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O. A mix of music plays as the numbers ... more >> roll out and each game winner receives a prize.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative ... more >> with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
free for New...
free for New...
Workshop | How To Create & Maintain a Junk Journal: Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft
This event is an evening of junk journaling and community crafting. This session will offer an opportunity ... more >> to meet friends, share ideas, and participate in a guided activity to add a new spread to your journal. Bring your own notebook; all other materials will be provided. A junk journal allows you to create an ongoing document of your life with found scraps and creative experiments. The theme of this workshop is stamping and masking.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | An Evening of Music for Comfort & Meditation by Faure & More in a Historic Church (In Person AND Online!)
This event honors the lost with Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. Trinity ... more >> Choir, Trinity Youth Chorus, Downtown Voices, and NOVUS; Melissa Attebury and Stephen Sands, conductors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Classical Music | American Symphony Orchestra Performs Works by Copland, Mahler, & More Honoring 9/11
The ASO presents a memorial concert on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. While serving as an occasion ... more >> for remembrance and reflection, the evening's musical program also celebrates the enduring strength of the human spirit. The majesty of Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, the anguished beauty of Gustav Mahler's Adagio from the composer's tenth symphony, the poignancy of George Walker's Lyric for Strings, and additional scores, together pay tribute to the resilience, dignity, and contributions of ordinary Americans, as well as the courage and sacrifice of the heroes of 9/11. Organizers lend out hundreds of free picnic blankets, provide ample bistro chairs, and offer a curated selection of food and drink to purchase from local vendors. No tickets are required, and there are no lines to enter: it's as easy as a walk in the park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Party | Game Night on the Pier
Grab your friends and attend for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners! Hosted by the ... more >> NYC Trivia League.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Improvisational Duet in an an Art Exhibition
This event features a sunset duet between improviser Wendy Eisenberg and composer and guitarist David ... more >> Grubbs in the gallery. Instrument Object, an exhibition by artist Josiah McElheny pays homage to visionary musicians and composers from across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In works of sculpture, painting, installation, and drawing, ranging from 2014 to 2026 and never before exhibited in New York City, McElheny translates the work of ten musical artists into visual form. The exhibition is an experiment in animating the inanimate through sound and movement: transforming the loft space into an installation of image, sound, motion, and light, where works unpredictably activate, hum with the sound of motor gears, or encourage visitors to imagine an invisible music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Concert | Live Original Music Showcase
Enjoy a free evening of live, original music featuring local songwriters and composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Moliere's Don Juan: Provocative Tragicomedy with Live Music (in the Park)
Don Juan has abandoned Elvira, whom he seduced into breaking her vows and marrying him. Over the course ... more >> of a single adventure-filled day, he and his loyal sidekick, Sganarelle, encounter many of the people Don Juan has betrayed. As he seduces women, defies social conventions, mocks religion, and revels in provocation, his appetite for transgression seems impossible to satisfy. Yet the signs are unmistakable: the walls are closing in. Will he truly repent? Or will he just pretend to, like so many around him, and continue down the same path to the bitter end? Playwright: Moliere Translator/Adaptor: Stephen Wadsworth Director: Lucie Tiberghien Cast: Keshav Moodliar, Kaliswa Brewster, Naomi Lorrain, Daniel Pearce, Michelle Veintimilla This presentation will feature live original cello music by Drama Desk-nominated composer Johnathan Moore.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Jazz | Multi-Dimensional Vocal Performance Exploring Black Liberation, Generational Trauma, & Authenticity
Musician, author, and director Amyra León explores her multitudes in a performance that melds jazz with ... more >> spoken word, poetry, and song. León's voice, tone, and perspective echo the likes of Nina Simone, and her often autobiographical work similarly focuses on Black liberation, generational trauma, and authenticity. León's solo work has been featured in an NAACP Award-nominated PBS American Masters documentary. Ahead of the release of her third album, Amyra León celebrates the art of survival and the healing power of music. 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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Party | Tap Dance Awards: Performances, Archival Clips, & More
This special event will honor recipients of the American Tap Dance Foundation Hoofer Awards, the Tap ... more >> Preservation Awards, and inductees into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame for 2026. The evening will include surprise guests, archival film clips, and live performances, celebrating the rich legacy and vibrant future of tap dance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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free, registration required
10:00 pm
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