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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 24, 2025?
30 free events take place on Friday, October 24 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 October 24 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 October . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 24, 2025?
30 free events take place on Friday, October 24 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 October 24 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 October . 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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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!
30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, October 24, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Tai Chi on the Plaza
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
Free
Free
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Reading | Contemporary Poets Read from their New Collections (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a poetry reading and discussion with poet/translator Sasha Dugdale and poet/trnslator/scholar Oksana Maksymchuk. Moderated by Mark Andryczyk. Contemporary poetry can challenge, explore uncomfortable truths, and bear witness to unimaginable experiences. In Sasha Dugdale’s new collection, The Strongbox, recent history and Greek mythology meet. Her varied cast of characters are abducted to foreign lands, travel through war zones, and are haunted by conflicts. Oksana Maksymchuk’s Still City reflects life in the wake of extreme and unpredictable violence. Beginning as a poetic journal kept from her hometime in Ukraine, 2021-22, it chronicles events as the poet, her family and community prepare for airstrikes, as well as nuclear, chemical and biological warfare. Together, Oksana and Sasha discuss what it is to write poetry in these times of conflict.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 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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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | Chaos Walking (2021): Dystopian Sci-Fi Action-Thriller
Todd lives on a planet where only men are present and no women are around. They exist influenced by an entity known as Noise, which allows them to see and hear each other's thoughts in a floating stream of elements around their heads. But when a mysterious ship crash lands on the planet with a young woman whose thoughts aren't readable as she's unaffected by the Noise, Tom's world is challenged as he discovers his planet's secrets. Director: Doug Liman Cast: Daisy Ridley, Tom Holland, Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | An Afternoon of Works by Significant Composers
Enjoy an afternoon concert featuring the works of many famous composers performed by Columbia students.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:20 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
Film | Martin Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead (1999): Drama Starring Nicolas Cage
A burned-out ambulance paramedic in the Hell's Kitchen of the '90s is haunted by the patients he has failed to save during three increasingly crazy night shifts. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore Nicolas Cage is an American actor and film producer. Born into the Coppola family, he is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Artist led Embroidery: Perfect the French Knot
Come join New York based Latinx artist Jessica Lagunas in an embroidery workshop. Lagunas will guide you through decoratie embroidery techniques, and centrally focus on perfecting the French knot. Join this deep dive on embroidery and follow Lagunas' lead into how the craft technique can be mediative and a powerful act of storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Author Reading | Poets Share Their Works (+ Signing)
A reading by poets Jameson Fitzpatrick, Ariana Reines, and Emily Skillings, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. Jameson Fitzpatrick is the author of Pricks in the Tapestry. Her poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The Poetry Review, The Sewanee Review, and elsewhere. Named one of Flavorwire's 100 best living writers and "a crucial voice of her generation" by KCRW’s Michael Silverblatt, Ariana Reines is an award-winning poet, Obie-winning playwright, performing artist, and translator. Her most recent books are The Rose and Wave of Blood. Her other books include A Sand Book, The Cow, Coeur De Lion, and Mercury, and The Origin of the World. Her Obie-winning play Telephone has been performed and published in Norwegian translation. Emily Skillings is the author of the poetry collection Fort Not. Her second book, Tantrums in Air, will be published this year. Skillings’ recent poems can be found in Poetry, Harper’s, Granta, FOLDER, jubilat, and the New York Review of Books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Jazz | "Psychedlic Folk" Sounds with Singer-Guitarist
Lila Bloom merges “psychedelic folk jazz” with raw emotional storytelling. A born-and-raised New Yorker, her fluid guitar work—echoing the intricacy of ’60s greats—anchors songs that move from tender lullabies to rage-filled war cries. With a diamond-cut voice that soars and dances like a jazz oracle, Lila’s singular sound will transform the stage into a canvass of poetic, sonic watercolor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Celebrate the Harlem Writers Guild (Author Readings, Book Signings, Reception, & More)
You are invited to the 75th Anniversary Celebration of The Harlem Writers Guild (HWG), the nation’s oldest continuously operating African American writers’ organization. The evening’s keynote address will be delivered by Kevin Powell, acclaimed poet, author, activist, and Grammy-nominated spoken word artist, whose work explores race, identity, and social justice. The event theme — “When We Write: We Free the World” — reflects both the transformative power of storytelling and HWG’s enduring mission to inspire, challenge, and liberate through the written word. Highlights:
A Legacy Remembered A multimedia retrospective on 75 years of HWG excellence
Writers’ Showcase Live readings from Guild members across genres
Keynote by Kevin Powell Insights on writing as a tool for cultural freedom and justice
Award Presentation Honoring Dr. Brenda Greene with the John Oliver Killens Award
Reception & Book Signings Connect with writers, enjoy refreshments, and purchase signed works
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Ukrainian Writers Discuss Occupation & Cultural Survival
Since 2014, parts of Ukraine--including Crimea and Donetsk--have lived under Russian occupation, with the 2022 full-scale invasion expanding that violence to cities like Nova Kakhovka. In this urgent and deeply personal conversation, three Ukrainian voices explore what it means to live with, remember, and resist occupation. Chef and author Olia Hercules, born in now-occupied Nova Kakhovka, shares how food becomes a language of memory and identity in Strong Roots, her first memoir. Novelist Volodymyr Rafeyenko, originally from Donetsk, reflects on exile, absurdity, and survival in Length of Days and Signals of Being. Scholar and translator Natalia Shpylova-Saeed introduces a powerful new anthology of Crimean poetry and prose, preserving voices from a region silenced since 2014. Together, they trace how storytelling--across genres--becomes an act of cultural defiance. The conversation will be moderated by professor and writer Sophie Pinkham.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Watch Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Outdoors: Action Drama with Tom Cruise
Grab a seat or bring your own blanket and watch a screening of Top Gun: Maverick on the big screen. The film involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission. Director: Joseph Kosinski Cast: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer Seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | What’s in Your Album? Artists Explore Fragility
Artists Junghyun Kim, Juyon Lee, and Kai Oh share insights into their newly commissioned works, revealing how private photos and personal moments shaped their creative process. The conversation touches on themes of digital intervention, human mortality, and the ways fragility can be expressed through art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Math Meets Motion: Giant Game of Strategy
Step onto a life-sized game board in Math Meets Motion, a team-based puzzle adventure where players build winding paths of equations while thinking strategically and solving problems on the fly. Created by David L. Hoyt, the mastermind behind Jumble and other hit games, this interactive evening combines movement, math, and fun.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Joyland (2022): Prize-Winning Pakistani Drama
As the youngest son of the Rana family, Haider feels the traditional pressure to fulfill his elderly father's wishes for him to find a job and provide a grandson. But when Haider starts working as a backup dancer at an erotic theater in Lahore, his new life and love threaten to tear his family apart. Director: Saim Sadiq Cast: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, and Salmaan Peerzada.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Explore the World of TV & Film
Enjoy an evening with panelists from The Hollywood Radio TV Association and New York Women in Film & Television. This panel, led by creatives, industry leaders, and media professionals, and curated by industry professionals, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of film and television— exploring how the business has evolved over time and where it’s headed next.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | The Phantom Carriage (1921): Classic Silent Horror Film with Live Music
Step into a chilling Halloween-season experience as the silent film classic The Phantom Carriage (1921) is brought to life with a brand-new score by Amir Sanjari performed by Orange Road Quartet. This early horror masterpiece weaves a haunting ghost story, morality tale, and groundbreaking special effects that continue to captivate audiences today. The last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives the Phantom Carriage. The story, based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlof, concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well who is shown the error of his ways, and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. This extraordinarily rich and innovative silent classic is a Dickensian ghost story and a deeply moving morality tale, as well as a showcase for groundbreaking special effects. Director: Victor Sjostrom Cast: Victor Sjostrom, Hilda Borgstrom, Tore Svennberg
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Lively, Historic Latin Music (Guaracha, Mambo, Bolero, & More) (In Person AND Online!)
Head over to the dancefloor to relive the storied history of San Juan Hill with a special program featuring Conjunto Amalia. The band revives the spirit and sound of the golden age of Cuban conjuntos of the 1950s through the traditional instrumentation of conga, bongos, and a quartet of trumpets performing a mix of guaracha, mambo, cha cha cha, bolero, pilon, mozambique, son montuno, and much more. Conjunto Amalia have wowed the crowd at Jazz Club Bonafide, Ginny's Jazz Club, Club de Son Mano Guayabo, S.O.B.'s, Bronx Music Hall, and Lincoln Center! There are three ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon. 3. The event will also be streamed live for free on the linked web page.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Orchestra Works by Ravel & More (In Person AND Online!)
Manhattan School of Music's Symphony Orchestra plays a series of pieces from various musical eras. Program: Marianna Martines (1744-1812) Sinfonia in C Major Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) Violin Concerto Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Bolero
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's As You Like It: Classic Comedy Reimagined in the Nightclub Scene
A bold adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, set in a utopia inspired not by the pastoral woods, but by the transformative power of nightclubs. This Arden is recast as a fictional projection of clubs across cities like San Francisco, Miami, and New York—spaces where generations have sought connection, release, and redemption. Sometimes family is your greatest enemy and sometimes family makes home wherever they go. In this vibrant new imagining of Shakespeare’s comedy, Arden becomes both a dance floor and a dreamscape: a place where you might escape villains, but never the voice rising from within. Exiled nobles, lovesick shepherds, and sharp-tongued fools collide in a world where identity shifts, desire runs free, and every heart is tested. Here, love may be foolish, messy, and exhilarating—but it always finds the spotlight. Exploring class, gender, sexuality, romance, and identity across time and place, this As You Like It becomes a bold meditation on how communities imagine, build, and find utopias in their own time. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Glynis Rigsby.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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