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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 31, 2012?

16 free events take place on Monday, December 31 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 31 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 Monday, December 31, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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. Tour times: 11am & 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

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" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
Free

Workshop | Annual Celebrate Dick Andros Class


Taught by Francis Patrelle, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level. Refreshments to follow the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Workshop | Chinese Folk Dance & Craft Workshops


Treat yourself to a lesson in Chinese Folk Dance with recognized master instructor Mei "Sandy" Wai, or create a craft with the gentle guidance of instructor Ngoi Wah "Cindy" Cheng.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Screening | The Dance Historian Is In: Screening #3


David Vaughan, archivist of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and author of Merce Cunningham/65 Years, will introduce and show videos featuring the work of choreographer, dancer, and designer James Waring.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Other | Chess Circle for Adults


Are you a chess champion? Show off your best moves against other chess fans. Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Nat’l Weather Service & Dr. Doctor


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE is Joe Albano, Michael Cirelli, Kelly Kapron, Kevin Kelly, Carissa Leone, Michael Newman, Ryan Stadler and Brad Stuart. Dr. Doctor is Molly Cahen, Patrick Cucuta, Allison Dembek, Nate Foster, Tom Lisi, Anna Moore, Tim Racine and Matthew Yeackel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Matador & 1-800-LONDON


MATADOR is Shawtane Bowen, David Carl, Dion Flynn, Meredith Hackman, Dawn Harris, Vicky Mesrie, Chris O’Neil and Rachel Oakes. 1-800-LONDON is Jason Specland, Colin Longstaff, James Coker, Michael Greene, Kathryn Dunn, Suni Reyes, Amy Albert, and Greg Wilker
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Concert | Country superstar Taylor Swift performs New Year's Eve concert


Taylor Swift will perform at a free New York City concert on New Year’s eve part of the Dick Clark NYE Bash. Your best bet is to arrive early, and bring your friends.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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Festival | Dancing, costume parade, fireworks!


Kick off the New Year at the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run! Join the fun and celebrate with dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) and a costume parade and contest (starting at 11:00 p.m.) The 4-mile unscored run will begin on the stroke of midnight, and will include a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Base Jam


Leap — and then look! — into the newest open-improv session. Base Jam lets improv students of all stripes to jump head-first into the wonderful and frightening world of long-form improvisation. Let’s face it: Getting better at improv is about flight hours — the time spent on a stage, in a scene, in front of people — leaping first, and then looking for a place to land. Or to keep flying. Hosted by Gary DeNoia and Keith Huang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Fresh


Michelle Wolf and Erin Lennox host this FREE stand up open mic every Monday night at 11PM. Sign up and you can be part of the show! Each week Michelle & Erin (and special guests) will be joined by additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. FRESH gives you the chance to work that new joke or rework an oldie but goodie.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$1

Concert | Concert to Usher in the New Year


William K. Trafka, organist will play festive works for this New Year’s celebration. Organ works of Bach, Franck and Langlais will be heard alongside transcriptions of orchestral works by Fauré and Debussy. Trafka’s own transcription of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man will be played at the stroke of midnight. Hear the grand Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of New York’s greatest musical treasures. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne following the concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
Free
Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $101
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Musical | A Musical Comedy Inspired by a Classic Story

Regular Price: $81.50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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