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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, February 22, 2026!
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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
February 22, 2026. 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, February 22, 2026!
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, February 22, 2026!
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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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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 (February 22, 2026) 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!
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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
21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, February 22, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities
Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
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
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum
Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
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! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn the Basics of Indoor Gardening
Calling all green (or not so green) thumbs! Learn the basics of plant care and propagation, and how to start and maintain an indoor garden.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | The Cat and the Moon: W.B. Yeats One-Act Play
A performance of W.B. Yeats' one-act play, The Cat and the Moon, which was first performed in 1926. Performers imagine a timeless landscape in the west of Ireland. An old Blind Man has been carrying an old Lame Man on country roads for forty years in search of Saint Colman's holy well to be cured...or blessed. Three musicians sit off to the side as in the Japanese kyogen. They wear masks by Ralph Lee.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Cello Works by Schubert, Piazzolla, & Dvorak (In Person AND Online!)
Andrew Chun, cello. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A Minor, D. 821 Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Le Grand Tango Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Silent Woods (Klid)
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Musical Theater Favorites with Performer Tiffan Borelli
Experience acclaimed musical theater and TV actress Tiffan Borelli perform Broadway standards and selections from the contemporary musical theater song book, ranging from Sondheim to Guettel and Pasek & Paul. This voice recital, celebrates Tiffan's journey to discover how to live in the moment over the last year. Borelli serves on the voice faculty at 92NY, where she is enjoying passing down the principles of her legendary voice teacher, Florence Birdwell, who taught her how to transform from a singer into an artist.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Violin Works by Ravel, Ysaye, Clara Schumann, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Joshua Song, violin. Program: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) 3 Romances, Op. 22 Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) Sonata No. 3 in D Minor "Ballade" Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (1812-1865) The Last Rose of Summer
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Musical | True Love Never Did Run Smooth: An Operetta of Shakespearean Songs
Enjoy Shakespeare's songs brought to life in a beautiful quartet. An hour of music and Shakespeare filled with love, heartbreak, and hope. Shakespeare alludes to or includes the text of well over one hundred songs in his works. Music was an integral part of Elizabethan life, as it is today. London publishers were constantly producing broadside ballads, madrigals, and consort pieces, and most educated people could read music and play a tune on a recorder, lute, or viola da gamba. Performers: Laura Whittenberger, Soprano Anna Willson, Soprano Alex Lyons, Tenor, Recorders Garald Farnham, Baritone, Lutes
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
Become a better writer! Suitable for all levels.
Writing exercises
Personal attention
Peer Workshop
Guest Lectures
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Classical Music | Carnegie Hall-Featured Pianist Performs Works by Robert Schumann in a Beautiful Church
Pianist Ching-Yi performs two pieces by Robert Schumann. Program: Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Kreisleriana, Op. 16 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Symphonische Etuden, Op. 13
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Cello Works by Beethoven, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Ari Peraza, cello. Program: Isaac Ismael Cortijo Little by Little Then All At Once Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata No. 3 for Cello and Piano in A Major, Op. 69 Spiralateraltosis A Theory on the Principles of the Binary
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by Prokofiev, Richard Strauss, & More for Violin and Flute (In Person AND Online!)
Jeremy Tan, violin, and Sooah Jeon, flute. Program: Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Violin Sonata, Op. 18 Lowell Liebermann (1961-) Soliloquy for Flute, Op. 44 Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Flute Sonata in D Major, Op. 94
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Sufjan Stevens' Ensemble Works
Enjoy an ensemble concert exploring the music of Sufjan Stevens, directed by Sofia Belaya.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, & More
Enjoy works by Ravel, Debussy, Griffes, Rachmaninoff, Granados, Messiaen, Copland, Tan Dun, Aldo Lopez Gavilan, and A Bu, performed by Mannes musicians.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Flute Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)
Sarah Park, flute. . Program: Georges Hüe (1858-1948) Fantaisie J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Partita in A Minor Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) Image for Solo Flute
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Live Acoustic Evening
Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music with Ditto.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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