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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 22, 2026?

20 free events take place on Tuesday, September 22 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 22 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Birdwatching | Morning Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This 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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8:00 am
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Birdwatchings, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Morning&nbsp;Birding in the Park&nbsp;with NYC Audubon

Workshop | Dance Workout on the Plaza


Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for a workout led by Viva Soudan. No experience necessary!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Dance Workout on the Plaza

Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Zumba Workout for All

Tour | Discover How Women Shaped NYC's Nightlife: Exploring Historical Lounges, Speakeasies, CLubs & More


A walking tour that visits the places and spaces where female activists, artists, and culture creators create iconic moments and movements in nightlife venues in the Greenwich and East Village neighborhoods of New York City. This 90-minute walking tour will explore the remarkable contributions of women who took up space in taverns, bars, lounges, speakeasies, and clubs to advance political ideas; highlight emerging subcultures and art forms; gather people of classes/races/ethnicities; and shift the zeitgeist. The event shows you where iconic dames created pivotal moments in nightlife history; think Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit; Norma Miller doing the Lindy; Sylvia Robinson introducing Hip Hop to new audiences at Webster Hall; Ruza Blue producing the first hip-hop party outside of the Bronx and Martha Cooper documenting it; or Patti Astor gathering New Wave artists and graffiti writers in one space. Program Includes: 75-minute walking tour by our tour guide and nightlife scholar  15-minute Q&A session to engage with our tour guide and fellow attendees
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tours, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Discover How Women Shaped NYC's Nightlife:&nbsp;Exploring&nbsp;Historical Lounges, Speakeasies, CLubs & More

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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12:00 pm
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Learn to Juggle in the Park

Classical Music | An Afternoon of Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concerts, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, An Afternoon of Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)

Jazz | Piano in the Park: Boogie-Woogie & Barrelhouse Elvis Costello Collaborator


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. "Peter Yarin's piano work is a rhythmic marvel...Yarin's solos are concert hall virtuosic." - Jersey Jazz  Peter Yarin is a New York-based pianist and composer working across genres in jazz and classical music. He is the pianist for Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks, an 11-piece repertory Jazz Orchestra, leads a jazz trio of his own, and has written several works for musical theater. Peter's work has been featured on many soundtracks, including movies Killers of the Flower Moon and Joker, as well as television series such as The Queen's Gambit, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Boardwalk Empire. He has accompanied popular artists St. Vincent, Rufus Wainright, Elvis Costello, and Bette Midler, and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Piano in the Park: Boogie-Woogie & Barrelhouse Elvis Costello Collaborator

Film | GoldenEye (1995): James Bond Spy Film with Pierce Brosnan


When a powerful secret defense system is stolen, James Bond is assigned to stop a Russian crime syndicate from using it. Director: Martin Campbell Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco, Famke Janssen, Joe Don Baker, Judi Dench Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor. He achieved worldwide fame playing James Bond in four James Bond films from 1995 to 2002. He is also known for charitable work and environmental activism. In 1997, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. In 2020, he was listed at No. 15 on The Irish Times' list of the greatest Irish film actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, GoldenEye (1995): James Bond Spy Film with&nbsp;Pierce Brosnan

Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum


Explore the premier collections of modern and contemporary art in one of the world's most iconic architectural landmarks. 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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4:00 pm
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Museumss, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum

Film | Ministry of Fear (1943): Spy Thriller Film Noir from Fritz Lang


A man just released from an asylum during WWII in England stumbles upon a Nazi spy plot. Director: Fritz Lang Cast: Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Hillary Brooke, Carl Esmond Fritz Lang was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known emigres from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Films, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Ministry of Fear (1943): Spy Thriller Film Noir from Fritz Lang

Park Walk | 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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Park Walks, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks

Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors


Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Partys, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors

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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5:30 pm
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Learn to Juggle in the Park

Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park


Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park

Book Discussion | Bestselling Italian Novel Reissued: Coins in the Fountain Discussed by the Author's Daughter


In 1952, newsman and novelist John H. Secondari published Coins in the Fountain-- the bestselling novel that inspired the Oscar-winning film, Three Coins in the Fountain. Born in Rome and raised in America, Secondari brought his personal experience to his story of American expatriates in postwar Italy. Secondari's daughter, Linda Secondari -- Creative Director of Studiolo Secondari and publisher of this new edition -- has a conversation about reissuing her father's novel more than seventy years after its original publication. The group will discuss Rome and the Trevi Fountain as characters in their own right, the complicated portrayal of women, and the American exceptionalism of the era that colored how these characters saw Italy, and how Italians saw them. Linda will speak candidly about the very personal experience of rereading her father's work today and how it has deepened her relationship with her history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussions, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Bestselling Italian Novel Reissued: Coins in the Fountain Discussed by the Author's Daughter

Classical Music | Works by György Kurtág To Celebrate His 100th Birthday


Three distinguished interpreters of his music—soprano Tony Arnold, violinist Christopher Otto, and pianist Amy Williams—come together for a rare performance of seldom-heard works. All Kurtág (1926-) Program: Requiem for the Beloved Excerpts from József Attila Fragments, Op. 20 Excerpts from Kafka-Fragments Excerpts from Játékok Sit onstage and enjoy a free drink, and mingle with the musicians and fellow concertgoers after the show. Onstage seating is first-come, first-served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Works by&nbsp;Gy&ouml;rgy Kurt&aacute;g To Celebrate His 100th Birthday

Book Discussion | New York Times' Food Writer DIscusses Her Craft & Career


Florence Fabricant discusses her new memoir, Salty, Not Sweet. She trains her sharp and inquisitive gaze on the food world then and now: the rise of farm-to-table cooking, the cult of celebrity chefs, the role of the restaurant critic, and the evolving way we cook and eat. At the Times, Fabricant's keen instincts led her to early coverage of food world titans like Thomas Keller, Martha Stewart, Eric Ripert, Alain Ducasse, and Tom Colicchio. This recounting of her singular life and career will speak to readers in love with food, New York, and the alchemy of a truly great dining experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussions, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, New York Times' Food Writer DIscusses Her Craft & Career

Workshop | HIIT Workout on the Pier


NYC’s best trainers bring the energy with a HIIT workout that builds endurance and leaves you feeling energized. Please note that participants should bring their own water bottle to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, HIIT Workout on the Pier

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 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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Plays, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Moliere's Don Juan: Provocative Tragicomedy with Live Music (in the Park)

Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos. From sunset to 30 minutes before park closure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 22, 2026, 09/22/2026, Stargazing in the Park
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