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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 19, 2025?

12 free events take place on Sunday, January 19 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 January 19 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 January . 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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12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 19, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
free events nyc NextGen National Vocal Competition
free events nyc Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet
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Hike | Seal Exploration Hike


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Seal Exploration Hike

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
$1, registration required
Museumss, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag

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
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike


Join the Rangers for an exploration of the trees in the park! Learn how to identify trees in the winter and gain a new perspective of the trees living in our city.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Winter Tree ID Hike

Classical Music | Piano Works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, J.S. Bach, and More


A Concert Tribute to Pianist Nina Svetlanova (1932-2024). Pianists Brian Zeger, Golda Vainberg-Tatz, Roberto Hidalgo, Marc Silverman, Alexandre Moutouzkine, Gila Goldstein, Juan Pablo Horcasitas, Joanne Polk, Mark Pakman, Hyung-ki Joo, Martin Labazevitch, Kathleen Tagg, Xiayin Wang, Josu de Solaun Soto, Dmitri Shteinberg, Lera Auerbach, Jason Thomas, and Pavel Gintov perform works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Brahms (1833-1897), Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924), Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944), Richard Danielpour (b. 1956), Debussy (1862-1918), Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938), Jose Maria Lacalle (1859-1937), Liszt (1811-1886), Alessandro Marcello (1673-1747), Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951), Mozart (1756-1791), Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Respighi (1879-1936), Saint-Saens (1835-1921), and Schubert (1797-1828).
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Piano Works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, J.S. Bach, and More

Hike | Advanced Winter Tree ID Hike


Trees have a special place in our environment. This park hike takes a deeper dive into learning the intricacies of winter tree identification.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Hikes, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Advanced Winter Tree ID Hike

Play | Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet


The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare's Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father's death. Written and Directed by Maya M. Workman Music by Reggie Workman Cast: Mary Chang, Ayana Workman, Jakeem Dante Powell, Justin Hofstad, Nicole Spinnler With a musical ensemble featuring Reggie Workman, bass/composer; Hanna Inui, piano/music director; Elijah Thomas, flute), Timothy Anguloa, drums/percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Plays, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet

Discussion | Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at a Historical Venue


Join the 19th annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Explore Dr. King's lasting legacy of justice and inclusion, reflecting on his vision for a fair society. Influential leaders will examine democracy and civil rights state in the present day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Discussions, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at a Historical Venue

Concert | NextGen National Vocal Competition


Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's NextGen National Vocal Competition! Originally created in collaboration between the APO and Music Director Luke Frazier in 2018, the NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest is 100% free, giving students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, NextGen National Vocal Competition

Classical Music | Works by Shostakovich and More for Violin and Piano


William Wei, violin; Evan Wong, piano. Program Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996), Elegy Shostakovich (1906-1975), Violin Sonata op.134 Shiuan Chang, Songs of Dunren
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Works by&nbsp;Shostakovich and More for Violin and Piano

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel (In Person AND Online!)


Hoi Leong (Zach) Cheong, Piano. Program Chopin (1810-1849), Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op.9 No.2 Chopin (1810-1849), Mazurka in A Minor, Op.59 No.1 Chopin (1810-1849), Waltz in A-flat Major, Op.42 Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No.32 in C Minor, Op.111 Ravel (1875-1937), La valse Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concerts, January 19, 2025, 01/19/2025, Piano Works by Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel (In Person AND Online!)
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Play | Broadway Actress in a True Crime Story

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Play | Tony Nominee in a Play About Lifelong Friendship

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Jazz | Multiple Grammy Winning Jazz Musician at a Renowned Venue

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