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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 20, 2026?

15 free events take place on Sunday, September 20 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 20 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, September 20, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


A welcoming public kayaking experience and see New York City from the water. Guests will receive basic paddling and safety instruction, be fitted with safety gear, and paddle in a protected area with trained volunteers nearby. No experience is needed, and children are welcome with a parent or guardian. Guests must know how to swim. First-come, first-served, sign-up line often closes early due to high demand.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Kayaking on the Hudson

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Garden


Start your Sunday with a peaceful Tai Chi session, led by Tai Chi Solution. This gentle movement practice promotes balance, focus, and relaxation in a calm garden setting. All levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
pay-what-you-wish, $15 suggested...
Workshops, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Tai Chi in the Garden

Museums | Explore the Human Body as a Musical Instrument at a Landmark Museum


Multidisciplinary artists, musicians, and experts who contributed to the exhibition celebrate Musical Bodies. From clapping hands and tapping feet to beatboxing and whistling, the human body is a musical instrument. Musical Bodies examines how musical instruments, in turn, often draw their form and decoration from human bodies, emerging as powerful vehicles that represent voices, actions, and identity. Take a deep dive into the exhibition's themes with dynamic presentations, conversations, and performances that explore the relationship between musical instruments and the body.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Explore the Human Body as a Musical Instrument at a Landmark Museum

Workshop | An Afternoon of Rowing in New York Harbor


At this rowing session, after a brief orientation, participants will be assigned to a crew with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary and rowers of all ability levels are welcome! The rowing sessions last several hours and are designed to be excursions: groups row against the tide to a destination, take a break onshore or in a protected cove, then return home with the tide. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete the waiver before you arrive.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Workshops, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, An Afternoon of Rowing in New York Harbor

Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park


This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walks, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Women's Walk in the Park

Workshop | Kayaking in a Hudson River Cove


This event provides the equipment, instruction, and oversight you need to experience a safe and fun afternoon of kayaking on the Hudson River. The program is beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is required. Participants must be at least 18 years old (or accompanied by a parent or guardian) and know how to swim. Come dressed to get wet! Lockers and locks will be provided to keep valuables dry, and on-site changing rooms will be available for use. To save time, you can also sign a waiver before arriving to save time, available at the link provided. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line when planning your visit. You may not get a chance to kayak if you arrive less than an hour before the boathouse closes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Kayaking in a Hudson River Cove

Party | Reading on the Lawn: Bring a Book & Make New Friends (+ Live Music)


A summery Sunday afternoon for reading and socializing. Live music. Waterfront views. A couple hundred people reading together for the afternoon. What to expect: A low-key, unplugged Sunday afternoon on the waterfront 1 hour of reading to live music 1-on-1 breakout conversations and group discussion with fellow readers What to bring: BYO blanket (or towel, or yoga mat, no chairs on the lawn, please!) BYO book (any book, any genre, whatever you want to read) BYO sunscreen, water, sunglasses, and hat A friend if you want, or come solo!
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Partys, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Reading on the Lawn: Bring a Book & Make New Friends (+ Live Music)

Author Reading | Award-Winning Author Reads from His Latest Story Collection with Translator (English & Spanish)


This event brings together author Roberto Azcorra Cámara and translator Pennell Somsen for a bilingual reading from Medusa reina. Azcorra Cámara's stories delve into the intimacy of relationships, revealing how, even amidst misfortune and missteps, a path remains — sometimes luminous, sometimes dark, always unexpected. They explore romantic love, maternal devotion, forbidden desire, and grief through the lens of memory and urban space, with five stories sharing a recurring protagonist whose arc forms a puzzle for the attentive reader. The stories don't end definitively, leaving the outcome to the protagonists — and to the reader. Azcorra Cámara and Somsen will read selected passages in both Spanish and English, discuss the process of writing and translating, and invite questions from the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Author Readings, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Award-Winning Author Reads from His Latest Story Collection with Translator (English & Spanish)

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works for Strings & Piano


Piano Trios by Shostakovich, Haydn, and Brahms. Performed by Mark Peskanov, violin, Julian Schwarz, cello, and Marika Bournaki, piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Music on the Water: Works for Strings & Piano

Party | Roller Dance Social In a Park with Live DJ


Get ready to roll into the excitement at an outdoor skate circle. With live DJs spinning the tunes, is as much fun to watch as it is to join! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, bring your own skates and get ready to groove with roller dancing. All skill levels are welcome. This is a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for all ages. Children under 14 must wear helmets for safety.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
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Partys, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Roller Dance Social In a Park with Live DJ

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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3:00 pm
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Plays, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Moliere's Don Juan: Provocative Tragicomedy with Live Music (in the Park)

Concert | Autumn Arts & Music Jam


Hosted by Demetrius Daniel, stop by the Fall Equinox Jam to celebrate the beginning of fall with words, music, and dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Concerts, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Autumn Arts & Music Jam

Jazz | Grammy-Winning Vocalist Brings Blues, Cabaret, Baroque, & More Tunes to a Historic Church (In Person AND Online!)


Cécile McLorin Salvant brings her musical imagination to this performance. She weaves jazz, blues, cabaret, and baroque with her own compositions, through which she explores narrative power dynamics and folklore. Salvant will be collaborating with Glenn Zaleski, a pianist known for his stylistic versatility and refined touch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Grammy-Winning Vocalist Brings Blues, Cabaret, Baroque, & More Tunes to a Historic Church (In Person AND Online!)

Poetry Reading | An Evening of Poetry in the Garden


Enjoy an outdoor poetry reading hosted in partnership with McNally Jackson. Submit your work at the link provided to read at the event!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Poetry Readings, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, An Evening of Poetry in the Garden

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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7:00 pm
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Plays, September 20, 2026, 09/20/2026, Moliere's Don Juan: Provocative Tragicomedy with Live Music (in the Park)
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