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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 23, 2025?
32 free events take place on Tuesday, September 23 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 September 23 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 September . 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 September 23, 2025?
32 free events take place on Tuesday, September 23 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 September 23 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 September . 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!
32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)
If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Morning 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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8:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Explore Extensive Library Databases
Your library card grants you access to more than just books and movies! With access to over 500 databases through the NYPL website, navigating them can be a little daunting. Library staff will help you find the best databases for your needs, walk you through using them, and demystify databases as a resource in general.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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
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
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Brazilian & Latin Music with Thelonius Monk Award Winner
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. Sue Maskaleris is an award-winning pianist, singer, composer, lyricist, arranger, and producer. She has lived in and around NYC for over 40 years, performing and touring the world as a bandleader and soloist. Sue performs a seemingly endless repertoire of unusual material and reconceived standards, but Brazilian jazz and Latin jazz are her wheelhouse. Sue’s CD of original Brazilian jazz, Bring Nothing But Your Heart, debuted at #3 nationally. Sue’s latest CD, Love Is the Key, was met to critical acclaim.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Social Network (2010): Biographical Drama on the Beginnings of Facebook from David Fincher
Mark Zuckerberg starts the website that will become Facebook and is sued by the twins who claim he squeezed out of the business in this Fincher/Sorkin biographical drama. Director: David Fincher Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella David Fincher is an American film director who is often described as one of the preeminent directors of his generation. His films, of which most are psychological thrillers, have collectively grossed over $2.1 billion worldwide and have received numerous accolades, including three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director. He has also received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Chess in the Park
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun! For all ages 5 and up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | In the Bedroom (2001): Drama Film Starring Sissy Spacek
Set on the coast of Maine, this film focuses on a couple whose college-aged son dates an older single mother. Director: Todd Field Cast: Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, William Mapother Sissy Spacek is an American actress, set dresser and singer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four British Academy Film Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Spacek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park
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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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors
Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Dance Salsa in the Park with Live Music
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just starting out, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Quateto Guataca. The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lilka Mimbella followed by a live musical performance. 5:30PM: SALSA LESSON 6:30PM: LIVE MUSIC
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Juilliard Faculty Ensemble Performs Exciting Works
The Mark Sherman Quartet (Mark Sherman, vibraphone, Wil Kjeer, piano, Daniel Song, bass, and Anton Kot, drums) performs a program that will be announced at the performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers 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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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Award-Winning italian Short Films + Filmmaker Conversation
A screening of three short Italian films from Calabrisella Films, plus a conversation with Calabrisella Films founder Lucia Grillo. Films: A pena do pana (The Cost of Bread) Run time: 18 min. 2005 Called “poetry on celluloid,” the story takes place in 1959: nine-year-old Mariuzzedda goes to work each morning harvesting olives, then to school, with a grumbling, empty tummy. She begins taking bread on credit at the local bakery, until the day comes when she must pay her debt… Ad Ipponion (Ode to Hipponion) Run time: 16 min. 2010 15-year-old Vincenzo wants to find a job so he can make enough money to buy a special gift for his girlfriend, Toni. The only work available is dealing drugs… This bittersweet love letter and call to action weaves lines from the eponymous poem by displaced 20th century Calabrian poet Pasquale Enrico Murmura, in a contemporary setting using mostly local non-actors. Terra sogna terra (Earth Dream Earth) Run time: 41 min. 2011 A tender, heartwarming documentary in which Italian immigrants tell the stories of their uprooting and their passion for and bond to the earth/Earth, featuring intimate revelations about the traumas of war and poverty, and the hardships of emigration overseas as well as migration within one’s own country.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | CANCELLED: Learn the Creative Practice of Liberation Philology
Discover your interpretive voice and expand your creative horizons. Develop an original piece of writing, engaging with a sacred text - the Quran, the Gita, the Granth, the Gospels, the Torah, or any other scripture. This is a two-part workshop, scheduled over two dates - Tuesday, 9/23, and Wednesday, 9/24.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | From Bach to Blues: Organ Music in a Historic Church
Renowned for reimagining the instrument's possibilities, Alcee Chriss III will demonstrate virtuosic range -- and the tremendous capacity of the organ -- as he performs movements from Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata in D Minor, Max Reger's Fantasy and Fugue on B-A-C-H, and his own jazz and gospel improvisations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Learn about New York City's Origins in 1625
If you've ever taken a look at the official Seal of the City of New York, you've seen the year "1625" written across the bottom. But why was that year picked as the genesis of New York? Marking the 400th Anniversary of this event, James Nevius -- whose family arrived in Manhattan when it was still New Amsterdam -- will explore the foundations of the city, from Henry Hudson's ill-fated voyage up the river that now bears its name through the eventual Dutch surrender to English forces in 1664. Along the way, he'll talk about the importance of 1625 in the city's mythos and explore what it was like to live on the Dutch frontier in the 17th-century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Sit Down with The Laundromat Project Arts organization
Enjoy a rare and powerful in sitú gathering: Echoes of the Seed hosted by The Laundromat Project (The LP). Moderated by trailblazing artist, curator, and scholar Dr. Deborah Willis, this intimate conversation brings together the architects of The Laundromat Project: founder Risë Wilson, founding executive director Kemi Ilesanmi, and first programs director Petrushka Bazin Larsen, alongside current executive director Ayesha Williams. Rooted within one of the nation’s most revered Black cultural institutions, this gathering deepens the dialogue on legacy, self-determination, and creative power. Together, these leaders will reflect on the early seeds planted to build The LP, share stories of collective vision and radical imagination, and explore the ongoing power of art to transform lives and communities. This is a rare chance to hear directly from the leaders who shaped one of NYC’s most beloved and impactful cultural institutions. The evening will include time for audience questions, inviting reflection, curiosity, and wisdom from our vibrant community. Don’t miss this celebration of legacy, place, and the enduring impact of creative change. The Laundromat Project (The LP) is an arts organization that advances artists and neighbors as change agents in their own communities.Through art and culture, The LP has sparked transformation in Bed-Stuy and beyond, supporting artists and neighbors in re-imagining what’s possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Other | Antiques and Inventions in the Park
Witness this traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions. Come meet Denny, the Museum's curator, who inspires kids and adults to explore their curiosities. Offerings and objects will change throughout the season, so swing by each week to see what's on display!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Workout with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Get moving this summer with a free 60-minute workout led by top trainers from Chelsea Piers Fitness, known for world-class sports facilities and dynamic programming. This energizing class offers a taste of what Chelsea Piers offers, tailored to all fitness levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to fitness, join a welcoming community and break a sweat by the water. No experience necessary--just bring your energy and enjoy the fresh air! A water bottle is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | SharQui Bellydance Workout
Enjoy a workout where you'll learn traditional bellydance moves and dance to high energy music for fitness benefits. In each 60 minute SharQui class, everyone's a dancer from the beginning - you'll be moving gracefully and learning choreography through repetition in no time! Bring comfortable shoes to dance on the grass.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Wharton Economics Professor Discusses Her New Book, Having It All
Economics and public policy professor Corinne Low celebrates and discusses her new book, Having It All: what data tells us about women's lives and getting the most out of yours. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Corinne will also sign copies of Having It All purchased from this bookstore. Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards the purchase of the featured event book or any product in the bookstore cafe the night of an event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, ticket required
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Performance | The Hills of California: Drama about Memory, Sisterhood, & Ambition
In the blistering heatwave of 1976, the Webb sisters return to their childhood home, a crumbling guest house on the English seaside, to bid their ailing mother a final farewell. Sifting through memories, they are haunted by their mother's lost dreams for their success, and the music that once promised them an escape. When long-buried secrets and betrayals resurface, the sisters must reckon with the ties that bind - and break - a family. Written by Jez Butterworth. Directed by Barbara Rubin. Cast: Gianna Avanoso, Niarra Bell, Wilhelmina Bieniek, Jennica Leona, Tom Marshall.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Fine Art Photographer Discusses His Craft
Enjoy a talk with New York-based fine art photographer and Hasselblad Master Ali Rajabi. With a career spanning over two decades, Rajabi’s work has been exhibited in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East and featured in international publications. His collaborations include distinguished brands such as IKEA, Hasselblad, Profoto, and Ogilvy & Mather. He has served as a juror for the prestigious Hasselblad Masters award and the contemporary photography organization Der Greif, and is recognized as a world-class photographer by the Fotografiska Museum in their Photopedia program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Fine Art Photography Techniques and Insights
New York-based fine art photographer and Hasselblad Master Ali Rajabi, with over twenty years of international experience and collaborations with brands like IKEA and Hasselblad, shares insights from his career, creative process, and time as a juror for prestigious photography awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos.
From sunset to 30 minutes before park closure. Every Tuesday night from April to October!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 pm
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