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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 30, 2025?

18 free events take place on Friday, May 30 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 May 30 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 May . 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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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, May 30, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages

Talk | Ground Zero Rescue Commemoration Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)


To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the formal end to rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero, we will honor the courage and sacrifice of 9/11 rescue, recovery, and relief workers; commemorate those who have died due to 9/11-related illnesses and injuries; and recognize the spirit of survivors and members of the downtown community with a special ceremony that is open to the public.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Talks, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Ground Zero Rescue Commemoration Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Zumba Class for All-Levels


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Zumba Class for All-Levels

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festivals, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Concert | Piano in the Park: Lively Swing Music with Kennedy Center Musician


A five, six, seven, eight… Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer.  The park is pleased to present a performance by Isaac ben Ayala. Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats, from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis and Bellson, to the New York City Ballet and The Sultans of Swing. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Block Party, Evening, "The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Honors - Carol Burnett", and more. His orchestral arrangement, Basin Street Blues, premiered at The Kennedy Center with The National Pops Orchestra and is currently being performed by orchestras around the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Piano in the Park: Lively Swing Music with Kennedy Center Musician

Film | Monkey Man (2024): Action Thriller Directed by and Starring Dev Patel


An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systematically victimize the poor and powerless. Director: Dev Patel  Cast: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma Dev Patel is an English actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades, including a BAFTA and nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2024, Patel was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Monkey Man is the first film he's directed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Monkey Man (2024): Action Thriller Directed by and Starring Dev Patel

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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Museumss, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others

Movie in a Park | Tom & Jerry (2021): Live-Action/Animated Comedy Film


Kick off the weekend with free outdoor movie nights! Snag a seat, bring a blanket, grab a bite, and settle in for a screening of Tom & Jerry! Synopsis: Based on the beloved cartoon characters Tom and Jerry, this adventure brings the cat and mouse duo to the Big Apple!  Director: Tim Story Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney, Ken Jeong
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Tom & Jerry (2021): Live-Action/Animated Comedy Film

Birdwatching | Evening Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Evening Birding in the Park&nbsp;with NYC Audubon

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum


This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum

Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum

Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)

Museums | Friday Evening at the Art Museum


This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and café will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Museumss, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Friday Evening at the Art Museum

Classical Music | The Queen's Heart: A Distilled Performance of Handel's Opera, Radamisto (In Person AND Online!)


Performed by Opera Essentia musicians (Jeffrey Mandelbaum, countertenor; Kristin Renee Young, soprano; Hans Tashjian, bass-baritone; Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichord; Serafim Smigelskiy, violoncello; and Amelia Sie, violin), this opera event is a meditation on obsession, betrayal, and self-sacrifice. The Queen's Heart is a distillation of George Frideric Handel's Radamisto, an opera seria, is a saga of familial treachery and marital love which unfolds in bittersweet beauty, one ravishing aria after another. What's in store for the hounded Zenobia or the wretched Queen?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, The Queen's Heart: A Distilled Performance of Handel's Opera, Radamisto (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Opera by Handel


Opera Essentia features three company singers, a harpsichordist and violinist performing Handel's Admeto, a three-act opera written for the Royal Academy of Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Opera by Handel

Workshop | Family Day: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages


This event aims to unite family members of all ages to participate in a variety of engaging mathematical activities, fostering interest and excitement for both kids and adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshops, May 30, 2025, 05/30/2025, Family Day: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages
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Classical Music | Sacred Choral Works at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

Regular Price: $58.50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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