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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 8, 2024?
37 free events take place on Sunday, December 8 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 8 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 8, 2024?
37 free events take place on Sunday, December 8 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 8 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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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!
37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, December 8, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Fair | Holiday Market: Unique Gifts, Food Vendors and More
The market has over 180 vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts created by local craftsmen as well as a selection of food from diverse cuisines and delicious desserts. Dates: 11/14 - 12/23 Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 8pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christman Eve. Closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Other | Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides
This holiday season continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on the New York Transit Museum's 1930s R1/9 train cars! Operating between Second Avenue and Houston Street on the uptown F line and 96th Street and Second Avenue on the Q line, the Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time. Don't miss your chance to travel through time. See link for full details and times.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Author Reading | 2024 Jewish Book Festival
More than 35 events -- author talks, group discussion and writing workshops -- highlight the festival. See link for full details.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free
Free
Film | A Christmas Story (1983): Holiday Classic
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin 93 min,
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:40 am
$5
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Film | A Christmas Story (1983): Holiday Classic
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin 93 min,
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5
$5
Fair | Artisan Holiday Market and a Miniature Train Show Display at a Historical Site
An artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, charming pottery, stunning artwork, and much more. You can also enjoy a seasonal display of a miniature train show that will delight both children and adults. Dates of the market: Nov 11th - Dec 24th Monday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm Sunday: 11am - 6pm Open Christmas Eve: 10am - 6pm Train show dates: Nov 14 - Feb, 2025 Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:30pm Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm CLOSED major holidays.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
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
$1, registration required
Fair | Winter Market: Holiday Shops, Ice Skating and Spectacular View
This is an iconic NYC holiday destination. Featuring over 200 artisanal vendors offering unique gifts, you're sure to find something special for your shopping list. Enjoy a variety of exciting food options as you shop. Ice rink is open daily; reservations required. Market Dates: 10/25 - 1/5 Market Hours of Operation: Sun - Sat: 11am - 8pm
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Film | A Christmas Story (1983): Holiday Classic
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin 93 min,
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
$5
$5
Film | A Christmas Story (1983): Holiday Classic
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. Director: Bob Clark Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin 93 min,
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$5
$5
Museums | George Washington's Farewell to NYC, 1783 - Reenactment
On December 4, 1783, nine days after the last British soldiers left American soil, George Washington and his officers gathered at this historical location for a poignant farewell. Be part of history by joining this moment where it all unfolded, and experience a special reenactment, complete with the chance to engage in conversation with Washington himself before he departs for Mount Vernon! Once reenactment is over, you can browse through the museum galleries.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$1, tickets required
$1, tickets required
Performance | The Books of Jacob: A Unique Digital Theater Experience Happening in 7 Locations Around the World
In this quantum, Kabbalistic, VR spectacle -- written by Olga Tokarczuk and directed by Krzysztof Garbaczewski -- the story of Jacob Frank comes to life simultaneously in seven locations around the world in a synchronized performance happening in New York, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Greece. Actors performing on physical stages in each country and on a digital stage in virtual reality, capture a world on the brink of change as they animate the story of a young Jew in the 18th-century who experiences ecstatic visions travels across the Habsburg and Ottoman empires, meeting heretical condemnation one moment and messianic recognition the next. The Books of Jacob is a live performance that audiences can experience in-person in each country or online in VRChat. Audiences in New York will have the opportunity to put on a VR headset and experience the production digitally, as well as from their seat where the virtual environment will be projected and layered into the scenography. The digital performance network activated as part of this project transforms how theater is experienced and expands the theater's global reach. Real-time translation services and subtitles in the virtual environment facilitates this multilingual production. Garbaczewski's project draws from Nobel prize-winning Polish author Olga Tokarczuk's epic historical novel The Books of Jacob. Garbaczewski was first drawn to the book while incorporating metaphysical texts into his theatre practice, especially those of Jewish messianic thinker Sabbatai Zevi and Jacob Frank - the 18th Century man who claimed to be Sabbatai Zevi reincarnated. Tokarczuk's novel takes on the perspectives of Jacob's followers and others who witnessed his establishment of a transformative religious movement against the kaleidoscopic backdrop of Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, and Greece. Despite its power in 18th Century Europe, Jacob's movement has largely been forgotten by European history. Struck by Jacob's ideas and their relevance to today, Garbaczewski is motivated to explore the work as a multiplayer virtual reality experience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Birding: Winter Waterfowl
Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Spot some of the migratory waterfowl that spend the winter with us. Â
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Winter Jazz Fest
Vocal Jazz Ensemble; Christine Correa, director.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike
Trees have a special place in our environment. Search for different tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season. Â
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | La Dolce Vita (1960) Directed by Federico Fellini
Marcello Rubini, a restless reporter, drifts through Rome, contending with his girlfriend Emma's overdose. At the same time, he embraces a carefree approach to life as he pursues heiress Maddalena and movie star Sylvia. But he does have moments of queit reflection despite his hedonism. Director: Federico Fellini Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimee, Yvonne Furneaux, Alain Cuny, Annibale Ninchi, Magali Noel, Lex Barker, Jacques Sernas, Nadia Gray Federico Fellini was an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his distinctive style, which blends fantasy and baroque images with earthiness. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Fellini was nominated for 17 Academy Awards over the course of his career, winning a total of four in the category of Best Foreign Language Film (the most for any director in the history of the award).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Pop and R&B Tunes
Alexa M. performs pop and R&B tunes, both in English and Spanish.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Free
Opening Reception | Artist Talk: Gone But Not Forgotten
Artist Naima Rauam nostalgically recalls familiar locations in lower Manhattan that once shaped the identity of their neighborhoods. Some are gone, some are changed. The old Fulton Fish Market at the South Street Seaport, the Lower East Side, Little Italy, Chinatown are portrayed in colors as vibrant as her memories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak, and Robert Schumann for Flute, Violin, Piano, and More
Elli Eunbi Baek, Flute; Ezra Shcolnik, Violin; Miranda Lucas, Viola; Yeeun Kong, Cello; Alex Leonardi, Piano; Eunha Kim, Violin; Alice Ford, Violal Miles Goosby, Cello; Zhouhui Shen, Piano; Eleanor Shen, Violin; Sohyun Lee, Cello; Xiaoya Wan, Piano; Haoge Wang, Violin; Bowie Ma, Viola; Eliana Yang, Cello; JuHee Lim, Piano. Program Mozart (1756-1791), From Flute Quartet No. 4 in A Major, K. 298 Dvorak (1841-1904), From Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87 Dvorak (1841-1904), From Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90, “Dumky” Robert Schumann (1810-1856), From Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47 Single movements from the core chamber music repertoire have been deconstructed and reconstructed by piano groups using techniques of improvisation to bring a different side of themselves to performing these works.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Festive Tree Lighting
Celebrate the holidays with music and refreshments.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Debussy, J.S. Bach, Mahler, and More
The Festival Chamber Orchestra; Ahmed Alom, conductor; Rosario Armas, mezzo-soprano. Program Debussy (1862-1918), Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune Clara Schumann (1819-1896), Lieder op. 12 Mahler (1860-1911), Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen ("Songs of a Wayfarer") Julian De La Chica (b. 1982), Canciones de la Muerte op. 20 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Free
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
Free
Jazz | Winter Jazz Fest
Afro Cuban Ensemble; Leo Traversa and Vince Cherico, directors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians
Bach Vespers; and Robby Meese, conductor, perform J.S. Bach's (1685-1750), BWV 243 Magnificat. After 55 years, hundreds of performances, and two Grammy nominations, Bach Vespers continues to present Bach's cantatas and other great Baroque and early music masterworks every month.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Holiday Tree Lighting
Enjoy a warm holiday tradition: Christmas carols by members of the highly acclaimed chorus, candlelight, candy canes and hot chocolate! Held snow or rain.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Organ Music at a Beautiful Church
Maks Adach, organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Christmas Piano Recital: Liszt, Bartok, Kodaly
One of the most sought-after Hungarian pianists, Balazs Fulei, will give an outstanding piano recital PROGRAM: Franz Liszt: Christmas Tree (Weihnachtsbaum) - excerpts: "Psallite" - Christmas song from the Old Times Scherzoso - "Lightning the Tree" Carillon Evening Bells Adeste Fideles Bela Bartok: Romanian Christmas Carols I-II Franz Liszt: Two orchestral movements from Oratorio "Christus" 1. Shepherds' play at the manger 2. The Three Holy Kings Zoltan Kodaly: Dances of Marosszek
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Ger Suite: Film and Concert Celebrate the Rich History of Polish Jews
The premieres of two new works commissioned by the POLIN museum -- a documentary film and a concert reviving the art of Jewish mandolin orchestras. These events celebrate the rich history of Polish Jews and the renewal of this heritage for the next generation. This concert is the American premiere of Ger Suite, a moving new work commissioned by POLIN Museum, composed by Polish virtuoso Marcin Masecki, and performed by the composer and the orchestra in New York for the museum's 10th anniversary. The event is part of the New York City Jewish Book Festival at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Conceived by Israeli-American Avner Yonai and directed by renowned multi-instrumentalist Mike Marshall, the Ger Mandolin Orchestra resurrects a little-known musical form that was once-widely popular across eastern Europe and in North American immigrant communities. The group brings to life a unique repertoire of Jewish, East European folk and light classical music, using the complete range of mandolin family instruments (mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello, mandobass). Their rare and moving concert appearances over the last dozen years have been met with overwhelming audience and critical acclaim. Now, in its first foray into "new" music, the Orchestra will premiere repertoire from one of Poland's most prolific and idiosyncratic artists. Pianist/composer Marcin Masecki is known for his virtuosic fusion of styles spanning jazz, classical, and folk, blurring the line between high art and popular entertainment. "Gersuita" is a 6-part cycle of compositions created by Masecki specifically for the Ger Mandolin Orchestra. In its full version, the piece was first presented in Toronto in March 2024, during an extraordinary concert at the Glenn Gould Studio. This new chapter in the history of what seemed to be a forgotten art form, the mandolin orchestra, was rewarded with a nearly 10-minute standing ovation from the audience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Transition to Zone One: An Immersive Theater Experience
During the one-hour performance, groups of 60 humans (that's you) will embark on a journey through three Zones where you will be guided by 30 cyclones and encounter 20 artists. With over 60 artists involved in this production, guests will be surrounded by the art in a celebration of humanity that honors the bravery required for you to be the hero of your own journey.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | All Eight: Teammates and Rivals
In Lilly Camp's play, nine freshmen women have been recruited to a Northeast collegiate rowing team, where every morning at 6am they compete with each other for the best times, lowest body weights, and most influential seats, until race day when they are asked to put it all aside and row together as teammates in one boat. Off the water, their coach shows up at their parties and drinks with them, makes lewd comments about their bodies, and is allegedly sleeping with one of them. Over the course of their freshman year, All Eight examines how the world of collegiate sports drives these young women with varied power to fight to win– races, love, power– at the expense of even each other. A student production.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Transition to Zone One: An Immersive Theater Experience
During the one-hour performance, groups of 60 humans (that's you) will embark on a journey through three Zones where you will be guided by 30 cyclones and encounter 20 artists. With over 60 artists involved in this production, guests will be surrounded by the art in a celebration of humanity that honors the bravery required for you to be the hero of your own journey.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss, and More
Columbia University Orchestra. Program Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Valse Triste, Op. 44 Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Don Juan, Op. 20 Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Symphony #4 in F minor, Op. 36
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and More
Works by by Beethoven (1770-1827), Chopin (1810-1849), Brahms (1833-1897), Liszt (1811-1886), Faure (1845-1924), and Debussy (1862-1918).
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Transition to Zone One: An Immersive Theater Experience
During the one-hour performance, groups of 60 humans (that's you) will embark on a journey through three Zones where you will be guided by 30 cyclones and encounter 20 artists. With over 60 artists involved in this production, guests will be surrounded by the art in a celebration of humanity that honors the bravery required for you to be the hero of your own journey.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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