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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 30, 2009?

16 free events take place on Wednesday, December 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 December 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 December . 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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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 30, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Daily Instructed Meditation


Learn some serenity at the start of your busy day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
Free

Other | Ice Skating in the City


The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 am
Free

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Jazz | Midtown Jazz at Midday


Featuring: Carol Sudhalter, sax; Vito Di Modugno, piano; and Francesco Lomagisto, drums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$7 donation requested

Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | My Lord Chamberlain’s Consort performs A Renaissance Christmas: Yuletide!


The ensemble My Lord Chamberlain’s Consort (Philip Anderson, tenor; Pat O’Brien, lute and cittern; Andy Rutherford, lute; Lisa Terry, viol; Marcia Young, soprano and harp) will present four centuries of seasonal music from England and the Continent, arranged for lute, harp, voices, cittern, and viol. Included are William Byrd's “Lute Book Lullabye,” King Henry VIII’s “Green Groweth the Holly,” Michael Praetorius’ “Lo how a rose,” 16th-century French noels “Noel nouvelet” and “Il est né, le divin enfant,” and “The Lord Chamberlain's Delight” and other tunes from Playford's Dancing Master.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:15 pm
Free

Screening | Dennis Jackson's Christmas at Wapos Bay (2001): Claymation Holiday Film


In this claymation film, three children visit their grandparent at his cabin in the bush. When an emergency arises, they learn self-reliance and the spirit of the traditional Cree way of life. 50 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Basic Internet


Hands on using wireless laptops. Introduction to the Internet and how to perform basic searches.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Daily Instructed Meditation


Learn some serenity at the end of your busy day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
Free

Workshop | Basic Windows


Hands on using wireless laptops. A basic review of the Windows operating system. Learn how to customize, improve and organize your computer by managing files, folders and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free

Slide Lecture | The Social and Secret Life of Chickens


A lecture with visuals and a book signing with Karen Davis. Her experience with chickens for more than twenty years has shown her that chickens are conscious and emotional beings with adaptable sociability and a range of intentions and personalities. She will relate her personal stories about the chickens at her sanctuary to how chickens are treated in factory farming and live poultry markets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Play | Broadway Actors in a Modern Adaptation of The World Classic

Regular Price: $59
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Concert | Christmas Concert

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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