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September 7, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc.  are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, September 7, 2025!

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (September 7, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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The quality and quantity of
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).

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24 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, September 7, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Festival | 51st Annual Art Show in the Park


Staged in one of the prettiest and peaceful waterside parks in New York City, this art show attracts over 100 regionally and nationally celebrated artists. Buy one-of-a-kind paintings, photographs, and sculptures for your home and office. Bring the whole family for a day of inspiring activities. From 10 am to 12 pm, volunteers lead kids through hands-on art projects, teaching the basics of drawing and painting and expanding creative horizons.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Festivals, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, 51st Annual Art Show in the Park

Workshop | Outdoor Pilates


Start your Sunday with mindful movement! These Pilates sessions are designed to enhance core strength, coordination, and overall stability, and are suitable for all levels. Waiver required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Outdoor Pilates

Fair | Curated Pop-Up Market Featuring Local Makers


This returning favorite brings together a fresh mix of independent vendors offering handmade jewelry, skincare, apparel, home goods, artisanal treats, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fairs, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Curated Pop-Up Market Featuring Local Makers

Museums | Family Fun with Maritime History


Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Museum hosts free hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Explore maritime history, New York's origins as a port city, and the Museum's unique collections while enjoying fun, family-friendly programming across locations. Activities change monthly--ask staff for the day's offerings when you check in! Theme of the month: Get inspired by your surroundings! 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Family Fun with Maritime History

City Walk | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour


Take a journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every first Sunday of every month at 11 am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walks, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour

Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Tours, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Fair | Lively Outdoor Street Series


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fairs, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Lively Outdoor Street Series

Fair | Lively Outdoor Street Series  


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Fairs, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Lively Outdoor Street Series&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fair | Lively Street Series – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be over 80 vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fairs, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Lively Street Series &ndash; Artisanal Goods & Global Eats

Workshop | Community Rowing Along the New York City Skyline


Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Workshops, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Community Rowing Along the New York City Skyline

Fair | Social Justice Celebration with Time Lapse Dance


A vibrant street fair brings together art, community, and performance, kicking off with eco-artist Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble. The program features Plastic Harvest (on plastic pollution), Arbor (human kinship with trees), and Rise (a response to rising sea levels), performed with transformative costumes that turn dancers into forests and seas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Fairs, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Social Justice Celebration with Time Lapse Dance

Dance Performance | Modern Dance Ensemble


The Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform Mr. Taylor’s Concertiana (2018) and Hope Boykin’s How Love Sounds (2025).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Modern Dance Ensemble

Jazz | Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists


Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, a community jazz concert featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists

Concert | Sea Chanteys Aboard a Historic Tall Ship


Step aboard this historic ship from 1885 for a lively evening of traditional maritime music! Hosted monthly by local artists, this spirited sing-along invites all voices--seasoned singers and first-timers alike--to join in on classic sea chanteys and nautical ballads. Whether you want to lead a tune or simply soak in the music, this round-robin style gathering offers a unique, welcoming experience on the waterfront.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Sea Chanteys Aboard a Historic Tall Ship

Classical Music | Works by Chopin, Ravel, and More for Piano and Cello


Arkady Orlovsky, cello, and Tamara Orlovsky, piano, perform a series of pieces from various musical periods. Program Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Prelude for cello and piano in G Major, Op. 23 Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Nocturne #5 in F sharp major, Op. 15 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Alborada del gracioso for piano Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) Pictures at an Exhibition
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Works by Chopin, Ravel, and More for Piano and Cello

Dance Performance | Modern Dance Ensemble


The Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform Mr. Taylor's Concertiana (2018) and Hope Boykin's How Love Sounds (2025).
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Modern Dance Ensemble

Performance | Participatory Ice Foot Performance


Be part of an ephemeral, collective performance exploring human connection and environmental awareness. Participants of all ages have their feet cast in ice to form a choreographed installation, highlighting individuality and shared experience. This immersive work reflects on the fragility of the world, the traces we leave behind, and the transformation of the ephemeral into something tangible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performances, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Participatory Ice Foot Performance

Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History


Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, this museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Museumss, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History

Workshop | Fix Your Bike!


Need to fix your bike? Bring it in for a free open shop session, where you can use tools and repair stands to work on your ride. Experienced mechanics will be on hand to guide you, but the work is all yours--perfect for learning and doing it yourself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshops, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Fix Your Bike!

Concert | Live Music Series with Twelfth Night Orchestra


Enjoy live music in a serene garden setting every other Sunday evening. This bi-weekly series features performances by the Twelfth Night Orchestra, blending classical and contemporary sounds in an intimate outdoor atmosphere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concerts, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Live Music Series with Twelfth Night Orchestra

Performance | Musical Sketch Comedy Revue


This Summer Shebang is a 45-minute musical sketch comedy revue packed with parody songs, quirky characters, and big laughs. Performed by a multigenerational cast, this lively show celebrates summer with humor and heart. Catch one or all five performances throughout Manhattan for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Performances, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Musical Sketch Comedy Revue

Concert | An Evening of Acoustic Song & Storytelling


Unwind with an intimate evening of live acoustic music as part of the ongoing Nightmusic series. This week’s performance features singer-songwriter Justine Magnusson, bringing warmth and energy to the cozy back room.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, An Evening of Acoustic Song & Storytelling

Festival | Full Moon Celebration: Meditation, Movement & Healing


Celebrate the radiant energy of the full moon at this outdoor celebration. Begin the evening with guided meditation under the moonlight, then reconnect with yourself and the earth through sound and movement in a moon circle. Experience healing, release, and renewal in this immersive journey toward higher consciousness
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Festivals, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Full Moon Celebration: Meditation, Movement & Healing

Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in a Famous Outdoor Theater


Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more. This performance will be sensory adapted to be less overwhelming for the senses.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Plays, September 07, 2025, 09/07/2025, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in a Famous Outdoor Theater
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