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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 6, 2024?

29 free events take place on Saturday, July 6 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 July 6 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 July . 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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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 6, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Chamber Music on the Water
free events nyc Romeo and Juliet: An Outdoor Reimagining of Shakespeare
free events nyc Pianist Blends Classical and Jazz in the Park
free events nyc Henry IV: Shakespeare in the Park
free events nyc A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare Comedy Outdoors
free events nyc Silent Disco
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Moves with Limón Dance


Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limón Dance Company, this free modern dance class is open to all levels and ages. Join us Saturday mornings this summer and revel in the joy of dance!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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Festival | Beach Fest


Fun, sand, and music with free entertaining and educational activities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Big City Fishing


Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River, including over 85 species in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary waters. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. Our River Project team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join Big City Fishing for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
   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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Workshop | Midtown Tai Chi


Experience the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi accompanied by live traditional Chinese music. Performed slowly and gently, with a high degree of concentration and attention to breath, Tai Chi offers many benefits including flexibility, muscle strengthening, and endurance. Suitable for all ages, this workshop will help you connect your mind and body in a supportive environment through the core principles of Tai Chi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness


A fitness class to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Contemporary Games Social


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse


The Jeffrey's Hook lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge." Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | The Deer Hunter (1978) with Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Walken


In 1968, Michael, Nick, and Steven, lifelong friends from a working-class Pennsylvania steel town, prepare to ship out overseas following Steven's elaborate wedding and one final group hunting trip. In Vietnam, their dreams of military honor are quickly shattered by the inhumanities of war; even those who survive are haunted by the experience, as is Nick's hometown sweetheart, Linda. Director: Michael Cimino Cast: Robert De Niro, John Cazale, John Savage, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken Robert De Niro is an American actor. Known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese, he is considered to be one of the best actors of his generation. De Niro earned two Academy Awards, one for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part II (1974) and the other for Best Actor portraying Jake LaMotta in Scorsese's drama Raging Bull (1980). His other Oscar-nominated roles were for Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978), Awakenings (1990), Cape Fear (1991), and Silver Linings Playbook (2012). Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight. Christopher Walken is an American actor. Prolific in film, dance, television, and on stage, Walken is the recipient of numerous accolades. He has earned an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.6 billion in the United States alone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Play | Romeo and Juliet: An Outdoor Reimagining of Shakespeare


An emotionally driven outdoor reimagining of Shakespeare's timeless love story. Director Christina Rose Ashby uses the lawn and a diverse cast to create a modern and violent Verona where, impossibly, two young lovers discover a feeling that soars above family hatred. Presented by Boomerang Theatre Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Chamber Music on the Water


A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program is announced at the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Greta Gerwig's Academy Award-Winning Little Women (2019) with Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, and Meryl Streep


In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, while her sister Amy studies painting in Paris. Amy has a chance encounter with Theodore, a childhood crush who proposed to Jo but was ultimately rejected. Their oldest sibling, Meg, is married to a schoolteacher, while shy sister Beth develops a devastating illness that brings the family back together. At the 92nd Academy Awards, Little Women received six nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score, and won for Best Costume Design. Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Meryl Streep, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton, Louis Garrel, Chris Cooper Greta Gerwig is an American actor, screenwriter, and director, known for acting in and making dialogue-driven independent films. Since the early 2010s, Gerwig has collaborated with her partner Noah Baumbach on several films, including Greenberg (2010), Frances Ha (2012), for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination, Mistress America (2015), and White Noise (2022). As a solo filmmaker, Gerwig has written and directed coming-of-age films Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), and the fantasy-comedy Barbie (2023), all of which earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Saoirse Ronan is an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas since adolescence, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards and five British Academy Film Awards. Emma Watson is an English actress. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, as a child, she rose to stardom after landing her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Florence Pugh is an English actress. Pugh's international breakthrough came in 2019 with her portrayals of professional wrestler Paige in the biographical sports film Fighting with My Family, a despondent American woman in the horror film Midsommar, and Amy March in the period drama Little Women. For the last of these, she received nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Laura Dern is an American actress. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, and five Golden Globe Awards. Timothee Chalamet is an American–French actor. He has received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Film Awards. Meryl Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation," Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Shoreline Stroll


The peninsula, which opened in 2023, is the largest stand-alone recreational space in the park with its 5.5 acres of incredible public green space. From a sandy shoreline beach with tide pools to a pine grove, pile field and salt marsh, it is also one of the most fascinating sites to learn about local ecology. You’ll have the chance to learn more about these fascinating ecosystems from the River Project team. Grab your binoculars and try to spot some of the shorebirds seen regularly dabbling in our salt marsh, or see if you can spot some of the resident hawks that use the light poles as a perch to find their next meal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Helen Oliver Adelson: Summer Time


A show of paintings made within the last three years. In her vivid portraits, intimate nudes, and townscapes, Adelson delves below the surface of her subjects to uncover inner mysteries, emotions, and tensions. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment


At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dancing | Silent Disco


Don headphones and party on the pier at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring three live DJs spinning tunes of different genres.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Henry IV: Shakespeare in the Park


Presented by the New York Classical Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Pianist Blends Classical and Jazz in the Park


Three-time Emmy-nominated composer/pianist Steve Sandberg plays original music that masterfully blends classical, global music traditions, and jazz with the excitement of virtuosic improvisation. He was lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon's landmark children's programs "Dora the Explorer" and "Go, Diego, Go!" His scoring and songwriting are informed by a lifetime of immersion in the music of many cultures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Do The Right Thing (1989) Directed by Spike Lee


Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the quintessential Brooklyn tale, featuring Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy "Do or Die" neighborhood and Public Enemy's anthem-turned-battlecry "Fight the Power," Lee's iconic film resonates just as poignantly and urgently today as it did in 1989. Before the screening, be sure to join for a panel featuring special guests. Director: Spike Lee Cast: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn Spike Lee is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author. His work has continually explored race relations, issues within the black community, the role of media in contemporary life, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues. Lee has won numerous accolades for his work, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and two Peabody Awards. He has also been honored with an Honorary BAFTA Award in 2002, an Honorary Cesar in 2003, and the Academy Honorary Award in 2015. Doors open 6:30 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | American Anthems


Enjoy the culmination of a monthslong collaborative effort with Brooklyn Public Library to create a contemporary anthem echoing our collective hopes, struggles, and histories. Paying homage to the anthem genre, Anthem to US has invited applicants to take part in an immersive three-part writing workshop series guided by notable instructors. Three participants have advanced to collaborate with expert composers Jaime Lozano, Damien L. Sneed, Martha Redbone & Aaron Whitby to craft a finished piece. At the July 6 concert, you can experience the final three world premiere anthems live; and out of those three, a slate of luminaries including Laurie Anderson and Sandra Cisneros will review and select one winning anthem. This concert also features beloved songs that have served as anthems of hope, peace, protest and resilience in many moments of history, including "Lift Every Voice and Sing", also known as "the Black National Anthem", Sam Cooke's civil-rights era classic "A Change Is Gonna Come", and "We Shall Overcome", a song that has united generations in the struggle for equality and justice. Be a part of history and see music in the making.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Indie Rock/Folk Singer


Nikita Lev is a New York-bred indie-rock/folk singer known for her compelling and haunting music. Her introspective lyrics and rich, lower-register vocals draw comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers. She has a hands-on approach to her music, often using guitar or piano to craft melodies and lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia. With over 200 songs in her repertoire, Nikita continues to explore themes of love, loss, and introspection in her music, creating an intimate and relatable experience for listeners.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare Comedy Outdoors


The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream starring comedian Russell Peters. This production of A Midsummer Night's Dream transports audiences to the height of the Harlem Renaissance, where four young lovers, a troupe of rude mechanicals and mischievous fairies find themselves entangled in a web of romantic chaos within a mystical forest. Having sold-out arenas around the world, including MSG and Barclays Center, this performance will mark Peters' stage and Shakespearean debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Dog Day Afternoon (1975): Bank Heist Gone Wrong, with Al Pacino


Three amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank. A nice simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does. Director: Sidney Lumet Stars: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | The Little Mermaid (2023): Live-Action Disney Fantasy


A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Director: Rob Marshall Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy 135 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Silent Disco


A silent disco spun by international DJ, event curator, music supervisor and creative, Khalil! Khalil is the founding member of London's seminal Hip-Hop party Livin' Proof and New York's prestigious BackToLife and Shapes parties, where his musical palette, creative direction and DJ style have proved pivotal in their success. His sets weave through genres from Hip-Hop to R&B and soul, dancehall to Afrobeats, and through variations of house and dance music from the UK and around the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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