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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 31, 2019?

12 free events take place on Tuesday, 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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12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 31, 2019

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Workshop | Morning Fitness


One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can't be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Zumba Jumpstart


A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Film | Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946): Five Time Oscar Nominated Christmas Fantasy Drama


An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. 130 min. Director: Frank Capra. Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore. It's a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Recording. Wireless listening device is needed to hear the film. Please go a few minutes early to borrow one with your library card or State/City identification card. You may use your own headphone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Film | The Apartment (1960): Five Time Oscar Winning Romantic Comedy


A man tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue. 125 min. Director: Billy Wilder. Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray. At the 33rd Academy Awards, The Apartment was nominated for ten awards and won five, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Lemmon and MacLaine were Oscar-nominated and won Golden Globe Awards for their performances in the film.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | The Poseidon Adventure (1972): Oscar Winning Action Drama


Nine people explore a cruise ship at sea in a manner that turns their whole lives upside down. 117 min. Director: Ronald Neame. Starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters. The Poseidon Adventure won a Special Achievement Academy Award for Visual Effects and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Shelley Winters was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role. It also received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama and for Best Original Score by John Williams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Photo Skills: Photography on iPhone


Create better photos and videos using iPhone. tHEY’ll show you how to use the Camera app to take Live Photos, capture a quick video on the go, and more in hands-on activities. Experiment with the latest iPhone or bring your own. Recommended for anyone looking for new ways to take photos.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Tour | Christmas and Holiday Lights Tour


See the holiday lights of midtown. Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Remember to bring your Metrocard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$3

Concert | New Year's Eve Concert For Peace With Grammy Awarded Musicians


Founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984, the annual New Year's Eve Concert for Peace will take place this year with performances by the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra led by Director of Music Kent Tritle along with special guests. Harry Smith, host. Special guests Paul Winter, Judy Collins, Jamet Pittman, Jason Robert Brown, and David Briggs. Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Paul Winter is a seven-time Grammy Award-winner. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of the world music genre, and also for his genre of "earth music," which interweaves the voices of the greater symphony of the wild with instrumental voices from classical, jazz and world music traditions. Singer and songwriter Judy Collins has received four Grammy Award nominations for Best Folk Performance or Folk Recording, one for Best Folk Album and one for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. She won a Grammy Award for Best Folk Performance. Musical theatre composer, lyricist, and playwright Jason Robert Brown fuses pop-rock stylings with theatrical lyrics. He is the recipient of three Tony Awards for his work on Parade and The Bridges of Madison County. Choral conductor and organist Kent Tritle is a concert organist; he is as well an organist of the New York Philharmonic and the American Symphony Orchestra. Tritle was from 1996-2004 Music Director of the Emmy-nominated Dessoff Choirs, winners of the ASCAP Chorus America award for adventurous programming of contemporary music. They have appeared regularly in Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival, including the nationally telecast and Emmy-nominated Live from Lincoln Center performance of Mozart's Requiem in 2001.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Comedy Club | An Evening of Standup Comedy


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | A Concert to Usher in the New Year


Ring in the new year with a fun and festive concert followed by a champagne reception at the stroke of midnight. Hear music from Bach and Vierne to Johann Strauss, Sr. and see it played with the console out front-and-center. With 225 ranks of pipes singing into the resplendent nave from both sides of the chancel, the rear gallery, and even the dome, the dynamic range and near-infinite color palette of the organ is an experience to behold in person, enveloped by one of the world's largest musical instruments. Paolo Bordignon, organ
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
Free
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Concert | Christmas Concert

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

Regular Price: $101
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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