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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 18, 2025?

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

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Conference | Learn about Accessibility Technologies: Connect, Innovate, Act (In Person AND Online!)


Attend the Accessible Technology Conference—a free and inclusive conference focused on the impact, affordances, and evolution of accessible technologies used by Blind, low-vision, and print-disabled people.  This year’s conference centers around the theme, “Connect, Innovate, Act.” The sessions will focus on community building and peer support, creativity in tech, new and emerging technologies, and systems of resistance. The conference is open to all community members. The conference team commits to a fully accessible conference, including providing accessible conference materials, an accessible venue, ASL, CART, and other access needs. Register to join in person or online, and request needed accommodations; space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Conferences, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Learn about Accessibility Technologies: Connect, Innovate, Act (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Art in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. 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 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Art&nbsp;in the Park

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walks, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

Museums | Family Fun with Maritime History


Step aboard an 1885 tall ship and discover the timeless skills sailors have relied on for centuries. Families of all ages can learn to coil lines, master sailor’s knots, and lasso a bitt, then put their new talents to the test with fun, hands-on activities on deck. Theme of the month: Sailor Skills! 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Family Fun with Maritime History

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


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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11:00 am
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Workshops, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

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
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings


Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace 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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11:30 am
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Tours, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings

Workshop | Origami Meet-Up


This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting iopen to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshops, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Origami Meet-Up

Tour | Discover Site-Specific Public Art


Explore large-scale, site-specific artworks in a guided experience designed to spark contemplation and connection with history and landscape. Held monthly, these programs feature installations and art exhibitions. Note: Programs take place entirely outdoors; dressing for the weather is recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Tours, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Discover Site-Specific Public Art

Festival | Fall Arts Celebration


Kick off the season with art-making, live performances, and a look at current exhibitions, fun for all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Fall Arts Celebration

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Mozart & Beethoven String Quartet Selections


Violinist Mark Peskanov and the Semplice Players perform selections from Mozart String Quintets and Beethoven String Quartets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Music on the Water: Mozart & Beethoven String Quartet Selections

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 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Stanley Kubrick's&nbsp;The Shining (1980): Psychological Horror Film with Jack Nicholson & Shelley Duvall

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, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum

Concert | Pulitzer Finalist Composer & GRAMMY-Winning Quartet Perform Works about Immigration & Incarceration


Composer and Pulitzer Prize Award finalist Andy Akiho crafts bold musical works, filled with intricate and unexpected patterns. He is an in-demand artist who has earned international acclaim for his large-scale concerts that emphasize the natural theatricality of live performance. Akiho is also a virtuosic steel pan drummer and a regular collaborator with the New York City-based Imani Winds. The GRAMMY Award-winning woodwind quintet's adventurous programming and dynamic performances have put them at the forefront of a revolutionary evolution of the ensemble form. Akiho and Imani Winds are currently on their first tour together, supporting the recently released collaborative album BeLonging. Inspired by the sounds and protests of immigrants held at a Brooklyn detention center and workshopped by Akiho with incarcerated young men at Rikers Island, the music of BeLonging grants a powerful and beautiful voice to the voiceless. 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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7:30 pm
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Concerts, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Pulitzer Finalist Composer & GRAMMY-Winning Quartet Perform Works about Immigration & Incarceration
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