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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 5, 2024?

21 free events take place on Saturday, October 5 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 October 5 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 October . 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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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 5, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$4
Tours, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Fairs, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Street Fair

Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River


Start your Saturday morning with fitness dance steps for all. Dancers of all levels (and ages) are welcome to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River

Workshop | Building a Comic Book Environment


Learn the fundamentals of comic books with Professor Ed Murr, formally an artist at Marvel Comics. Create your own comic book world, unique characters and sequential art. All levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Building a Comic Book Environment

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
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Museumss, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Festival | Music, Karaoke, Dance, Gallery Tours, Art-Making for the Whole Family at a Museum


Celebrate art at this all-day event! Bring the family for music and karaoke, dance and poetry, gallery tours and art-making, pinatas, and so on. There will be a soul and jazz performance, marching band, art and fashion vendors, curator talks and more (see the full schedule at the registration link).
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Music, Karaoke, Dance, Gallery Tours, Art-Making for the Whole Family at a Museum

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea


Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. The additional performances take place at 2 pm and 4 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea

Workshop | Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson!


Enjoy a kayaking session - an exhilarating escape on the water. Must sign a waiver. Participants must be at least 18 years old and know how to swim. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line: first-come, first-served (last admission is at 5:30PM)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Kayaking on the Hudson!

Film | Fahrenheit 451 (1966): dystopian drama


Adaptation of the Ray Bradbury novel about a future society that has banned all reading material and the job of the firemen is to keep the fires at 451 degrees: the temperature that paper burns. A fireman begins to re-think his job when he meets a book-loving girl. Director: Francois Truffaut Cast: Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring, Jeremy Spenser, Alex Scott
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Fahrenheit 451 (1966): dystopian drama

Musical | Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical


Sally is a reworking and reimagining of Jerome Kern’s forgotten 1921 gem that queries the iconic “rags to riches” story and examines the early American musical itself. Featuring a new book by playwriting student Meg Ledford and new orchestrations by composer Calvin Hitchcock, the show interrogates the American Dream as it seemed to be in the 1920s, from today’s vantage point. A student production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea


Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea created this dance work. Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. Additional performances take place at noon and 4 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea

Museums | Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Museumss, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour

Concert | Chamber Music on the Water


A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program is announced at the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Chamber Music on the Water

Birdwatching | Island Birds Tour


Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the Island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Birdwatchings, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Island Birds Tour

Film | School of Rock (2003): Comedy with Jack Black


After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. Director: Richard Linklater Stars: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack 109 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Films, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, School of Rock (2003): Comedy with Jack Black

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea


Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. Additional performances take place at noon and 2 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea

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
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Museumss, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, 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
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Movie in a Park | The Incredibles (2004): Animated Superhero Adventure


While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Movie in a Parks, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, The Incredibles (2004): Animated Superhero Adventure

Musical | Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical


Sally is a reworking and reimagining of Jerome Kern’s forgotten 1921 gem that queries the iconic “rags to riches” story and examines the early American musical itself. Featuring a new book by playwriting student Meg Ledford and new orchestrations by composer Calvin Hitchcock, the show interrogates the American Dream as it seemed to be in the 1920s, from today’s vantage point. A student production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical
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Musical | Award-Winning Comedy at One of the Major NYC Theaters

Regular Price: $64
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | A Play About Resilience of the Human Spirit and More

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Staged Reading | Tony Nominee in A Daring Play

Regular Price: $By invitation only
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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