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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 15, 2025?

18 free events take place on Wednesday, October 15 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 15 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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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages


Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages

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, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, 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, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Festival | Outdoor Augmented Reality Art Experience


This open outdoor space becomes an immersive, multi-dimensional canvas with a series of augmented reality art installations--opening in succession and accessible through web-based technology, for free from your smartphone. The wondrous poetry of Lincoln Center Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne blooms to life across the plaza and along the facades of the halls. Each commission presented as part of the series invites the audience to expand their perception of reality and space, and offers an entry point into a hidden realm--where digital media and the real world coexist to create something refreshingly new.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Festivals, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Outdoor Augmented Reality Art  Experience

Workshop | Elevated Outdoor Tai Chi


Tai chi--the ultimate mind and body workout, often described as "meditation in motion"--involves slow, fluid, continuous movements through formalized postures of centuries-old Chinese Taoist martial arts. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in. This event will be canceled if it rains.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Elevated Outdoor Tai Chi

Opening Reception | Fashion and the Unconscious Featuring McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More


This groundbreaking exhibition explores the cultural history of fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Nearly 100 striking garments by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens are reinterpreted through themes of the body, sexuality, and the unconscious. This five-year research project delves into how desire is stitched into the fabric of what we wear.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Opening Receptions, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Fashion and the Unconscious&nbsp;Featuring McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More

Museums | Live from the Archive: Celia Cruz Letters, Diaspora Stories & More


This isn't your typical museum visit. Step into a live, interactive archive experience where nearly 50 years of Harlem, Caribbean, and African Diaspora history are being uncovered, in real time. Archivists are actively unboxing and cataloging cultural treasures, and visitors are invited to witness (and even take part in) the process. Some discoveries include a personal letter from a Latin music legend, rare conference recordings, and never-before-seen photographs from international gatherings. Chat with archivists, share stories, and engage with the living history of a vibrant community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Live from the Archive: Celia Cruz Letters, Diaspora Stories & More

Museums | Live from the Archive: Celia Cruz Letters, Diaspora Stories & More


This isn't your typical museum visit. Step into a live, interactive archive experience where nearly 50 years of Harlem, Caribbean, and African Diaspora history are being uncovered, in real time. Archivists are actively unboxing and cataloging cultural treasures, and visitors are invited to witness (and even take part in) the process. Some discoveries include a personal letter from a Latin music legend, rare conference recordings, and never-before-seen photographs from international gatherings. Chat with archivists, share stories, and engage with the living history of a vibrant community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Live from the Archive: Celia Cruz Letters, Diaspora Stories & More

Jazz | Live jazz Standards


Relax to the sounds of classic jazz as guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests perform timeless standards from the American Songbook. This lively midweek set offers a perfect musical break, blending smooth melodies and swing in an intimate setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concerts, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Live jazz Standards

Concert | Weekly Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies


A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concerts, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Weekly Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies

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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Museumss, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Workshop | Outdoor Landscape Art Class


Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshops, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Outdoor Landscape Art Class

Film | Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980): Psychological Horror Film with Jack Nicholson & Shelley Duvall


A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future. Director: Stanley Kubrick Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and photographer. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, his films were nearly all adaptations of novels or short stories, spanning a number of genres and gaining recognition for their intense attention to detail, innovative cinematography, extensive set design, and dark humor. While many of Kubrick's films were controversial and initially received mixed reviews upon release, most were nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, or BAFTA Awards, and underwent critical re-evaluations. Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Shelley Duvall was an American actress and producer widely known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. In the 1980s, Duvall became famous for her leading roles, which include Olive Oyl in Altman's live-action feature version of Popeye (1980) and Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining (1980).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Stanley Kubrick's&nbsp;The Shining (1980): Psychological Horror Film with Jack Nicholson & Shelley Duvall

Film | Clueless (1995): 90s Teen Classic


At a wealthy Beverly Hills high school, queen bee Cher excels at makeovers and matchmaking. Until her makeovers and matches threaten to upend her perfect life... Director: Amy Heckerling Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Clueless (1995): 90s Teen Classic

Workshop | Community Run


Lace up for a community run welcoming all paces!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Community Run

Party | Board Games Meet-Up


Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Board Games Meet-Up

Author Reading | Two Nonfiction Authors Discuss Identity, Freedom, & Belonging in Brooklyn


The authors of two recent books—The Cities We Need by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani and Brooklynites by Prithi Kanakamedala—talk about what it means to build freedom and belonging in place. Exploring people's stories in Brooklyn during two very different time periods—at the birth of the city in the 19th century and at the turn of the 21st century—these two books lay out the shaping of a city through a search for social justice and belonging, and the spaces that people make for themselves. In comparison, and companionship, these two books illuminate a future way forward to build more just and free communities. Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough by Prithi Kanakamedala uncovers the silences in the archive to bring to life the free Black community of the nineteenth century, which attracted people from all walks of life—businesswomen, church leaders, laborers, and writers—who sought to grow their city in a radical anti-slavery vision despite their freedom being threatened by racism. The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani builds on twenty years of residents’ oral history, and the author’s expressive photography, illuminating what's at stake through the lens of the everyday places they visit—from diners to churches to donut shops—which are threatened by the gentrification and large-scale development that are silently displacing these citizens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Readings, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Two Nonfiction Authors Discuss Identity, Freedom, & Belonging in Brooklyn

Concert | Singer-Guitarist Duo Perform Transportive Songs


The duo Love? said the Commander headline their first NYC show. Hailing from the Philadelphia-Jersey area, Kate Hall and Chris Bishop met on Craigslist in the winter of 2018 and have been writing, recording, and performing together ever since. Hall's powerful vocals and lyricism melt with Bishop's intricate, dynamic guitars, and the transportive songs from the darlings of the WNYC Public Song Project will take you aloft and away with little more than guitar, strings, and compelling singing. For ages 12+. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Singer-Guitarist Duo Perform Transportive Songs
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