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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 31, 2024?

30 free events take place on Thursday, October 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 October 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 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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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 31, 2024

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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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Tours, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Workshop | Pick Up Pickleball


An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Pick Up Pickleball

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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Fairs, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Street Fair

Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Tour of New York City Hall

Film | Psycho (1960) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh


After stealing $40,000 from her employer to run away with her boyfriend, secretary Marion Crane is on the run, traveling through back roads to avoid the police. On her drive, she hits a heavy rainstorm and stops for the night at the Bates Motel. There, she meets the polite proprietor Norman Bates, a young man interested in taxidermy, who has a difficult relationship with his mother. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, John McIntire, Janet Leigh Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. Anthony Perkins was an American actor, director, and singer. He is most notable for the role of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller Psycho, which made him an influential figure in pop culture and the realm of horror films. Janet Leigh was an American actress. Her career spanned over five decades. Leigh achieved her biggest success starring as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's horror film Psycho (1960). For her performance, Leigh won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Ages 18+
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Films, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Psycho (1960) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh

Festival | A Festival for Theatre and Democracy


A daylong festival of readings from works that perform democratic processes; panels with artists whose practices rehearse and represent democratic ideals; and artist-led workshops that provide tools for creating theater that uplifts, rehearses, and performs democracy. The organizing principle of the festival is that both theatre and democracy depend on dialogue to function. Each of the presentations throughout the day will ask the practitioners and participants to experiment in some way with the notion that an argument performed dialogically before a theatre audience offers the distance, space, and time to hear, contemplate, and see better an issue critical to a community.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, A Festival for Theatre and Democracy

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Screening | 6th Annual Animation Students Showcase and Awards


This annual event celebrates creativity and artistry of animation showcasing finished films by students. Prizes will be given in six categories, including Best In Show, Best Animation, Best Production Design, Best Soundtrack, Best Story and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Screenings, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, 6th Annual Animation Students Showcase and Awards

Film | The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) with Vincent Price


Verden Fell is devastated by his wife’s death, but he quickly finds himself married again after an encounter with Lady Rowena Trevanion. Despite his new marriage, though, his late wife’s spirit lingers over the dilapidated home Fell shared with his new wife. When Lady Rowena senses that something is not quite right, she investigates and makes a horrifying discovery. Fell’s dead wife is closer than she ever suspected. Director: Roger Corman Cast: Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd Vincent Price was an American actor, art historian, art collector, and gourmet cook who appeared on stage, television, and radio, and in more than 100 films. Price has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television. Price established himself in the horror genre with roles in House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), and more. He collaborated with Roger Corman on House of Usher (1960), The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunted Palace (1963), and The Masque of the Red Death (1964), most of which were Edgar Allan Poe adaptations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) with&nbsp;Vincent Price

Workshop | Craft Studio


Open 'studio' craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Craft Studio

Classical Music | High Baroque Works and More for Voice, Recorder, and Harpischord (In Person AND Online!)


Rita Lilly, soprano; Clea Galhano, recorder; and Peter Sykes, harpsichord, perform works that examine joy, loss, pain, sorrow, and tranquility through the exploration of the high Baroque, German, and instrumental repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:15 pm
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Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, High Baroque Works and More for Voice, Recorder, and Harpischord (In Person AND Online!)

Film | The First Omen (2024): horror


A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Director: Arkasha Stevenson Cast: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, The First Omen (2024): horror

Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays


This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Museumss, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays

Jazz | Rhythm and Blues Guitar Master and His Trio


Guitar master Teddy Royal has collaborated with Patti Labelle, saxophonist/pianist Hank Crawford, Allen Toussaint, and many others. He was lead guitarist of 30 years with the New Orleans' band Fats Domino. For this concert, Royal will present his trio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Rhythm and Blues Guitar Master and His Trio

Gallery Talk | Jesse Krimes: Corrections: Exhibition Talk


Lisa Sutcliffe, Curator of the Department of Photographs, talks about the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Jesse Krimes: Corrections: Exhibition Talk

Film | Mothra vs Godzilla (1964): Japanese kaiju (monster) film


Two monsters, the rampaging Godzilla and the genetically engineered moth called Mothra, fight in a giant monster battle, putting the citizens of Japan in great danger.  Director: Ishiro Honda Cast: Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, The Peanuts, Hiroshi Koizumi
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Films, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Mothra vs Godzilla (1964): Japanese kaiju (monster) film

Opening Reception | Tree of Life: Art Created with Wool, Bark, Branches


Susan Kaplow's art is inspired by trees. She explored the Kabbalah Tree of Life through her Jewish heritage and found that this ancient concept remains vibrant in cultures and religions worldwide. She was especially captivated by Suzanne Simard's Finding the Mother Tree. In her works, Kaplow uses natural elements such as sheep and alpaca wool, bark and branches from trees. Kaplow's art is currently on display in Jewish Museums in Berlin and Amsterdam.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Tree of Life: Art Created with Wool, Bark, Branches

Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today


This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
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Museumss, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today

Classical Music | Guitar Works


Madeline Hall, Guitar. Program Roland Dyens (1955-2016) Saudade No. 3 Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983) Sonata for Guitar, Op. 47
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Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Guitar Works

Dancing | Big Halloween Get Down Outdoors


An all-ages Halloween dance party with sounds from Herbert Holler.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancings, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Big Halloween Get Down Outdoors

Lecture | The Samurai in Latin American Literature and Culture


A lecture by Professor Ignacio Lopez-Calvo, Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture and Presidential Endowed Chair in the Humanities at the University of California, Merced.
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Lectures, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, The Samurai in Latin American Literature and Culture

Opening Reception | Watercolor and Graphite: Female Sexuality and Sensuality Overcoming Trauma


On view: a collection of canvases by Andrea Eva Gyori (1985, Budapest - 2022, Rotterdam), as well as Talking to Breasts, a video created by the artist after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2017. Exploring the relationship between body, sexuality and psyche, Gyori's practice seeks to establish a trusted space for women to delve onto their sexuality, heal from trauma, and embrace pleasure, while also fostering a sense of community. The artist's works have been presented at Manifesta 11 (2016, Zurich), the 2019 Esterhazy Art Award, the most important award for rising artists in Hungary.
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Opening Receptions, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Watercolor and Graphite: Female Sexuality and Sensuality Overcoming Trauma

Parade | 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade


The nation's most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Parades, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade

Play | The Ruminants: Life with the Animals


With only weeks left in her senior year, Bekka wonders if she has done enough to impact animal rights at her university. As the president of Animal Rights Now (ARN), she has organized numerous protests, but nothing seems to change. Determined to leave her mark, she plans a bold action that no one can ignore. But what will the cost be for those who join her and the animals she tries to help? This world premiere is a production that explores protest, privilege, and the lasting effects of one's actions. Written by Dipti Bramhandkar
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Plays, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, The Ruminants: Life with the Animals

City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront


Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
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7:30 pm
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City Walks, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront

Concert | Dia de Muertos Celebration


Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican cultural tradition representing a time to honor and revere deceased family members and ancestors. The night will feature a performance by Jarana Beat, an award-winning world music band based in New York City that has created an authentic sound, blending folkloric Mexican Afro music with contemporary ideas. The band performs original music with a variety of traditional instruments (jaranas, leonas, ayoyote shells, and donkey jawbones) alongside dancers who interweave percussive footwork into the rhythms. Jarana Beat is presented in collaboration with the Mexico Now Festival, New York City's first and only independent festival spotlighting contemporary Mexican art and culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Dia de Muertos Celebration

Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show


Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: Humzah Choudry - Bottom of the Barrel Sean Mullins - The Stand Sean Harper - Broadway Comedy Club Matt Somerstein - Tiny Cupboard 
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Comedy Clubs, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Bomb Shelter Comedy Show

Classical Music | Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Hindemith, and More (In Person AND Online!)


Viola Studio Recital. Program Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941), Romance No. 2 for Viola and Orchestra J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Chromatic Fantasy Hindemith (1895-1963), Kammermusik No. 5, Op. 36 No. 4 Max Reger (1873-1916), Suite No. 1 in G Minor York Bowen (1884-1961), Sonata No. 1 in C Minor for Viola and Piano Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020), Viola Concerto (abridged) J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Suite in C Minor, BWV 1011 Max Reger (1873-1916), Suite No. 2 in D Major Christian Colberg, Viola Concerto Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to the building and receive your visitor badge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Viola Works by J.S. Bach, Hindemith, and More (In Person AND Online!)

Screening | Watch Football on a Big Outdoor Screen


The Houston Texans take on the New York Jets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, October 31, 2024, 10/31/2024, Watch Football on a Big Outdoor Screen
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