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December 28, 2024. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, December 28, 2024!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, December 28, 2024!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (December 28, 2024) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer

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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).

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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Saturday, December 28, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout

This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.

New York City, NY; NYC

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10:00 am
Free

Workshops, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Cardio Circuit Blast Workout

Other | Get dazzled by over 2 million twinkling lights!

Dazzling Holiday Lights: 2 million twinkling lights, including 115 miles of string lights, 725 evergreen trees, and a 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece. This is a must-see location in NYC and a perfect holiday picture background. Outdoor food vendors offer hot drinks and tasty bites. 5 pm - 8 pm: pictures with Santa, Monday - Friday through Dec. 23 on Level 3

New York City, NY; NYC

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10:00 am
Free

Others, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Get dazzled by over 2 million twinkling lights!

Workshop | Walking Workout

This walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! The program will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed by a walking workout appropriate for all levels and paces, and ending with a cool down and stretch.

New York City, NY; NYC

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10:00 am
Free

Workshops, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Walking Workout

Workshop | Cardio Sculpt Workout

This high energy exercise class consists of functional and body weight strength exercises paired with cardio to get your heart pumping! Cardio Sculpt is taught to music and open to all levels. The goal of this class is to exercise your body and have fun doing it! Please bring a mat! Instructor: Genell Chappel

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:00 am
Free

Workshops, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Cardio Sculpt Workout

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Holiday Collages

Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own festive collage with provided supplies and learn about ships, life at sea and browse through galleries to explore numerous artifacts.

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:00 am
$1, registration required

Museumss, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Family Fun at a Historical Site: Holiday Collages

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art

As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:00 am
Free

Museumss, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Hike | Nature Exploration Hike

Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:00 am
Free

Hikes, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Nature Exploration Hike

Workshop | Bodyweight Circuit Training

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:30 am
Free

Workshops, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Bodyweight Circuit Training

Hike | Urban Wildlife Hike

Learn about the diverse wildlife found in New York City’s parks and the best ways for people and animals to coexist, including the many benefits of having so many animals in our city.

New York City, NY; NYC

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1:00 pm
Free

Hikes, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Urban Wildlife Hike

**Film | Mean Streets (1973) Directed by Martin Scorsese, Starring Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel**

In Little Italy, where the streets are plagued by lower echelon Mafiosos, unbakanced punks, and petty criminals, a small-time hood gets in deep water with a vicious loan shark. In an effort to free himself from the dangers of the debt, he seeks out help from a friend who is also involved in criminal activities. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, David Proval, Amy Robinson, Richard Romanus, Cesare Danova Martin Scorsese is an American film director who emerged as one of the major figures of the New Hollywood era. He is the recipient of many major accolades, including an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." 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). Harvey Keitel is an American actor known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters. He rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement, and has held a long-running association with director Martin Scorsese, starring in six of his films: Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967), Mean Streets (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Taxi Driver (1976), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and The Irishman (2019). Keitel received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mickey Cohen in Bugsy (1991).

New York City, NY; NYC

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2:00 pm
Free

Films, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Mean Streets (1973) Directed by Martin Scorsese, Starring Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.

New York City, NY; NYC

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4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...

Museumss, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

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
Free

Concerts, December 28, 2024, 12/28/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Other | Holiday Under the Stars: Dazzling Light Shows

A new, glimmering “Holiday Under the Stars” season is brimming with 300,000 twinkling lights and illuminated stars that transform into a kaleidoscope of colors. Glowing, color-changing stars will dance to choreographed light shows every 30 minutes from. Additionally, stars will sparkle at the entrances, with brilliant photo moments and shimmering garland throughout.

New York City, NY; NYC

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5:00 pm
Free