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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
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, January 6, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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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
January 6, 2025. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City 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).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, January 6, 2025!
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, January 6, 2025!
Join the Club!
Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (January 6, 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!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
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
Join the Club!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Editor's Picks
18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Monday, January 6, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Morning Meditation
Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout
This creative and fun low impact workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$10
$10
Parade | 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration
Join the 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade! This year's theme is The Arts Open Paths celebrating the power of Latinx, Caribbean, and Latin American art to unite cultures and uplift communities. Enjoy performances, music, and gigantic puppets. 11:00am - 12:00pm: Parade 1:30pm - 3:00pm: Community Celebration (registartion required at the link below)
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)
The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Folk, Afro-Caribbean Music, Jazz, and More by Emmy Nominated Composer
Fabiola Mendez--a singer, Emmy Award-nominated composer, and virtuoso player of Puerto Rico's ten-stringed cuatro. Named 2023's Latin Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards, Mendez blends folk, Afro-Caribbean music, jazz, and original storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish...
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Other | Shadow and Light Installation: Storytelling Through Majestic Spheres
An immersive art installation that turns the night into a glowing dreamscape. This holiday season, stroll through the captivating light show, consisting of huge spheres ranging from 6 to 30 feet in diameter, where a magical animation is generated. On display outdoors through February.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience
A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | The General (1926) Directed by and Starring Buster Keaton
In this silent film, Johnny Gray, a hapless Southern railroad engineer faces off agains Union soldiers during the American Civil War. When Annabelle Lee, Johnny's fiance, finds herself on a train stolen by Northern forces, she is accidentally taken away, and Johnny pursues the soldiers using various means of transportation, resulting in a series of comic action scenes. Directors: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts. He frequently maintained a stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner or looking for a challenge- this class for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and get your heart pumping. Instructor: Malik Smith
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Ragamala Dance Company in Conversation
In advance of their performances at the Joyce Theater starting January 8, the Ramaswamy family discusses their newest work, Children of Dharma, in a conversation moderated by Shanta Thake, the Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts with performance excerpts. Ragamala Dance Company is internationally-lauded for their pioneering dance work centering ancestral wisdom to contextualize the immigrant experience. Children of Dharma explores life—forever transforming, dissolving, and renewing—through an exploration of the inner landscapes of three central figures from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. The Ramaswamys underscore the power of this expansive myth to reaffirm humanity’s relationship with nature and the sacred. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Zumba Gold Workout
Zumba Gold offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. With fun music and easy-to-follow steps, you can’t go wrong. Instructor: Melissa Perez
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Ricky Silva
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Slide Lecture | Black Rodeo: An Evening with Photojournalist Ivan McClellan
From rodeos to ranches, Ivan McClellan has traveled across America documenting the lives of extraordinary individuals within Black cowboy culture. His work challenges stereotypes and misconceptions, while celebrating this unique and often overlooked community as an integral part of African American heritage. Based in Chester County, PA, McClellan's photography sheds light on marginalized aspects of Black culture, offering a fresh perspective that confronts racial assumptions and redefines identity in America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
donation
donation
Classical Music | Works by Purcell and More for String Quartet and Piano
JACK Quartet, strings; Shai Wosner, piano. Program Purcell (1659-1695), Fantasy Upon One Note (for piano quintet) Ruth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953), String Quartet 1931 Wolfgang Rihm (1952-2024), Interscriptum Christopher Otto, Miserere, after Nathaniel Giles Amy Williams (b. 1969), Cineshape 2 George Benjamin (b. 1960), Relativity Rag Thomas Ades (b. 1971), Piano Quintet
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga Flow (online)
This class encompasses a warm-up, mindful flow, balance poses, gentle inversions, and final relaxation. Discover empowerment and affirmation to embrace who you are on and off your mat. Mats and props are recommended but not required. Leave feeling refreshed and centered, and knowing you have a safe community. Instructor: Rika Miyazawa
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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