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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, April 12, 2025!
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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
April 12, 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, April 12, 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, April 12, 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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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 (April 12, 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!
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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
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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!
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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).
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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Saturday, April 12, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Tulip Festival in Community Garden
The Tulip Festival is a tradition more than 30 years old, with members gathering to plant the front of the garden with tulip bulbs on an annual basis.Visitors can view and learn about 100 different varieties of tulips. Multiple visits are encouraged. This event day is an "Information Day," where garden members will speak with visitors to give info about the tulips and the garden.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | History Tour of The Battery
Guides lead an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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Performance | Music, Theater, and Dance from Neurodivergent Troupe
As part of this year's Big Umbrella Festival, E.P.I.C. Players are proudly presenting a sample of the 2025 E.P.I.C. Season. This exciting set will feature music, theater, and dance performances from the company's repertoire, including numbers from E.P.I.C Jr., E.P.I.C. Storytellers, E.P.I.C. Dream Roles Cabaret, and their highly anticipated mainstage show, Seussical. E.P.I.C. Players is a non-profit theater company that opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neurodiverse talent. They believe our differences are our greatest strength, and they are committed to more representation and opportunities for all artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Easter Celebration: Games, Egg Hunt, Face Painting
Enjoy a fun-filled family event celebrating Easter with games, prizes, an egg hunt, face painting and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Indieplaza Festival: New Rock
Indieplaza Festival will once again feature a curated lineup of exciting rock artists, an artist merchandise booth and an arts & crafts booth for all ages! Featured food and beverage vendors include Cool Sips, GLACE, Puya Tacos de Puebla, La Maison du Chocolat, City Winery and more. This year's lineup: THE HIVES SCOWL CLIPPING. PACHYMAN ZSELA LIFEGUARD SLIPPERS DJ Sets by Chanel Beads, Yuno and Confines + Ohaileigh (Saint Vitus)
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
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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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Concrete Poetry Workshop with Poet Jackie Braje
In collaboration with the Poetry Society of New York, led by poet and educator Jackie Braje, this workshop will explore the literary themes of A Rose Is and guide participants through the creation of their own poetry. All ages are welcome and there is no previous experience with poetry required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Family Event: Make Afikomen Bag for Passover
The afikomen tradition, in which a piece of matzah is hidden for children to find, has been a beloved Passover custom for generations. Artfully decorated afikomen covers have long been used to safeguard and celebrate this special matzah. Join the fun activity and create your own afikomen cover! Art supplies are first come, first serve.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Hike | Signs of Spring Hike
Urban Park Rangers help you appreciate the early flowers of spring! Hike through a restored natural area to observe emerging buds, arriving birds, and blooming flowers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Haunted Summer (1988): Romantic Period-Drama with Laura Dern
About the 1816 Swiss vacation that inspired Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein. Director: Ivan Passer Cast: Philip Anglim, Laura Dern, Alice Krige, Eric Stoltz, Alex Winter American actor Laura Dern has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy, a BAFTA Award, and five Golden Globes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Mo' Better Blues (1990): Musical Comedy-Drama with Denzel Washington, Directed by Spike Lee
This ode to jazz focuses on Bleek Gillam, a self-absorbed, contemporary trumpet player whose blind devotion to his own talent causes rifts in his professional and personal lives. Director: Spike Lee Cast: Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Robin Harris Spike Lee is an American filmmaker, author, and actor whose films often explore Black culture, media, and American political issues. Lee is well-decorated for his work, winning an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmys, a BAFTA Award, and two Peabody Awards. In 2002, he received an Honorary BAFTA Award. In 2003, he received an Honorary César. And, in 2015, Lee received the Academy Honorary Award. His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. Moreover, five of his films were each selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry. Denzel Washington is an American actor, and filmmaker known for his dramatic roles. In 2020, he was named "the greatest actor of the 21st century" by the New York Times. He's very accomplished, receiving two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award, plus two Emmys and a Grammy Award. He was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2019, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Contemporary Art Discussion Followed by Art Performance
The Black Earth Study Club is a series of transdisciplinary programs informed by Nolan Oswald Dennis’s exhibition, overturns, which weaves together artistic, scientific, and philosophical approaches to explore the conditions of decolonization. Concluding the public program series, this event considers land as a verb instead of a noun. Scholars Kyle Mays and Quito Swan, artist and architect Saba Innab, and critic Zoé Samudzi will offer critical explorations of land dispossession and discuss historical and contemporary intimacies between struggles for self-determination across Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The afternoon will culminate in a performance on SI’s rooftop led by artist Andros Zins-Browne. Zins-Browne’s work, ground above world (after H), extends his inquiry into the relationships between bodies and ecology through an abstract language of gestures and materials that reflect on Blackness, property, and landlessness.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Emerging Artist with Solo Show in Conversation with Gallery Curator about Latinx & Caribbean Influences (In Person AND Online!)
A conversation between 2025 YoungArts BAXTER ST Residency Recipient Coralina Rodriguez Meyer and curator Andrea Zambrano on the occasion of Rodriguez Meyer's solo exhibition Suenos Senos Exhumadas del Cenote Yemaya. The two will discuss integrated Latinx & Caribbean matriarchal ecology, advocacy, adaptation & ritual within Suenos Senos Exhumadas del Cenote Yemaya, the artist's solo installation on view. Spanning two decades of documentary photographs, sculptures and installation, the exhibition offers an amniotic sanctuary of terrestrial and aquatic agency.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: Grammy-Nominated Musician Performs Modern Works
"Remarkable and insightful musician" (LA Times) Adam Tendler, piano, performs two pieces by 20th Century/Contemporary composers. Program John Adams (1947-) Phrygian Gates Tom Johnson (1939-2024) An Hour for Piano
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Play | Zero Hour: An Artist in a Time of War
Told through a series of interviews, a woman explores her relationship with her mother as defined by their shared experience during the civil war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This epic tale blurs the line between the political and the personal, shedding light on what it means to be an artist during a time of war. Written and directed by Tea Alagic. A student production.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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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
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: Grammy-Nominated Musician Performs Modern Works
"Remarkable and insightful musician" (LA Times) Adam Tendler, piano, performs two pieces by 20th Century/Contemporary composers. Program John Adams (1947-) Phrygian Gates Tom Johnson (1939-2024) An Hour for Piano
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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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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Performance | Music, Theater, and Dance from Neurodivergent Troupe
As part of this year's Big Umbrella Festival, E.P.I.C. Players returns to Lincoln Center, proudly presenting a sample of the 2025 E.P.I.C. Season. This exciting set will feature music, theater, and dance performances from the company's repertoire, including numbers from E.P.I.C Jr., E.P.I.C. Storytellers, E.P.I.C. Dream Roles Cabaret, and their highly anticipated mainstage show, Seussical. E.P.I.C. Players is a non-profit theater company that opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neurodiverse talent. They believe our differences are our greatest strength, and they are committed to more representation and opportunities for all artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Zero Hour: An Artist in a Time of War
Told through a series of interviews, a woman explores her relationship with her mother as defined by their shared experience during the civil war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This epic tale blurs the line between the political and the personal, shedding light on what it means to be an artist during a time of war. Written and directed by Tea Alagic. A student production.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Workshop | Moon Gazing
Nature photographer Jeanne Yan and amateur astronomers guide this moon gazing and night photography demonstration!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Saturday Night Jazz for Saxophone (In Person AND Online!)
Sophia Noel Kickhofel, jazz alto saxophone, lays down some music by jazz legends, as well as her own work. Program Johnny Green (1908-1989) I Cover the Waterfront Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990) Polka Dots and Moonbeams Vincent Youmans (1898-1946) Without a Song Sophia Kickhofel Part I and II Sophia Kickhofel 3/9 Bobby Hutcherson (1941-2016) Little B's Poem Charles Lloyd (1938-) (arr. Arranged by Sophia Kickhofel) Forest Flower Sophia Kickhofel Ode to Wayne Ornette Coleman 1930-2015) Intersong
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Classical Music | Tenor with 'Command and Fervor' Performs Works by Faure, Liszt, Betthoven, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Colin Aikins, tenor, sings pieces written by great composers of the Classical through 20th Century musical periods. Program Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) 5 Melodies de Venice, Op. 58: No. 1, Mandoline Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Op. 27: No. 1, Chanson d'amour Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Tristesse, Op. 6 No. 2 Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Storia Breve, P. 52 Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) L'ultima ebbrezza, P. 8 Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Nebbie, P. 64 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) In der Fremde Op. 39, No. 1 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Lieb' Liebchen, leg's Handchen aufs Herze mein Op. 24, No. 4 Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Aus den hebraischen Gesangen Op. 25, No. 15 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Lieder und Gesange, Op. 32: No. 1, Wie rafft Ich mich auf in der Nacht Johann Brahms (1833-1897) 4 Songs, Op. 43: II. Die Mainacht Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Oh, quand je dors S. 282 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Der du von dem Hummel bist S. 279/1 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Adelaide, Op. 46
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Classical Music | Hispanic & Latin-American Music Recital
Featuring works by Isaac Albéniz, Pablo Camacaro, Michel Camilo, Daniel Catán, Gerardo Guevara, Carlos Guastavino, Enrique Granados, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Sondheim, and Pablo Ziegler.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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