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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 8, 2013?

39 free events take place on Sunday, September 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 September 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 September . 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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39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, September 8, 2013

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free events nyc Outdoor Art Exhibit
free events nyc VolvoTango: Outdoor Dancing
free events nyc women in lavish settings and ...
free events nyc Shakespeare's The Tempest, a New Musical Adaptation
free events nyc New York City Symphonies: Short Films
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Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


1 ½ to 2 miles. The park brings attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of Manhattan—wildlife habitat! Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | Fête Paradiso, the World's First Festival of Vintage French Carnival Rides and Carousels


Fête Paradiso, the world's first festival of vintage French carnival rides and carousels, will make its American debut this summer. The rare, museum-quality collection, which includes a diverse array of attractions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as carousels, flying swings and a pipe organ, will be available for the public to ride and enjoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | The Old Croton Aqueduct System in Manhattan Walk


Relaxed walking, child friendly/stroller friendly, level ground, four to five hours. Following the path of the “water system,” walk up Fifth Avenue to Central Park and enter the Park at 60th Street and end the walk at High Bridge Tower (Amsterdam Avenue and 173th Street). Drop off points all along the walk. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Heavy rain cancels. Call Friday evening until 9:00 PM, if weather is a question.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
$3

Tour | Williamsburg, Brooklyn Tour


It’s once abandoned waterfront is now is now filled with newly constructed condo towers and magnificent parks and stunning views of Manhattan. Known today as the hipster capital of the United States, Williamsburg is so much more than that, containing enclaves of Puerto Ricans, Polish, Italians, Dominicans and Hasidic Jews.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
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11:00 am
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Tour | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | New York Motorexpo


The 2013 New York Motorexpo will transform New York’s premier business district with the free-to-visit display of the latest vehicles from many of the world’s leading motor manufacturers. Get unrivalled access to the exteriors and interiors of the most exciting models from BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


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Fair | Street Fair


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11:00 am
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit


The exhibit consists of oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Seneca Village Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Fair | 11th Annual West Side County Fair


Enjoy county fair magic in Manhattan and celebrate the change of seasons with carnival rides and games, live bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, reptile shows, greenmarket, and “Green Acre” environmental corner, with hands-on activities for kids about environmental awareness, green living, and animal care. On the Main Stage: Paleface, Tumbling Bones, The Second Hands, and Laura Dunn and the Ghosts of Xmas Past On the Plaza: Sideshow and aerial acts by The Lady Circus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Across Brooklyn Bridge-“Vistas, Views & History“ Tour


Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and smell the air, see the sights and hear the history of the Bridge and its surroundings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Things in Themselves: Artists in Residence 2012-13


Enjoy an interactive and informative tour led by a knowledgeable museum educator. Things in Themselves presents the work of Steffani Jemison (b. 1981), Jennifer Packer (b. 1984) and Cullen Washington Jr. (b. 1972), the 2012–13 artists in residence. Whether exploring fragile and delicate materials, developing a deeper understanding of painting or intuitively networking found materials and objects, the artists share a deep investment in the processes and techniques of making art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Old Bloomingdale Walking Tour: Lenape Indians to Obama


Discover 400 Years of History of the Upper West Side and the Bloomingdale Area Between W. 96-110 Sts. Tour Conducted by Historian Jim Mackin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided. Class Schedule: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 5:30-6:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | John Farrow's Where Danger Lives (1950): On the Run in Mexico


Stars Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue, Claude Rains. A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman, becomes involved in the death of her husband, and has to flee with her to the Mexican border. 82 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Northern Forts Tour


History buffs will love this tour of the Harlem Meer and its environs, which were key lands in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Route involves many hills and stairs. 60 minutes.
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2:00 pm
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Theater | Street Theater: Crystal Field & Joseph-Vernon Banks' Sanitation, or Off the Grid


An elaborate assemblage of trap doors, giant puppets, smoke machines, masks, original choreography and a huge (9' x 12') running screen or "cranky" providing continuous movement behind the actors, this is the story of three friends--proud NYC Sanitation Workers from the Lower East Side--who pool their resources and calculate their sick days to take a Mediterranean cruise for a well-earned vacation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Paintings: Ghislaine Sabiti's 3 Seasons in Congo


3 Seasons in Congo tells the story of daily life for Congo Women. These paintings showcase the resilience, strength, and importance of women in Congo. Come and discover the beauty these women posses in the midst of everyday life including oppression, economic crises, and tribal warfare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | Urban Acrobatics: A Circus & Graffiti Spectacular


Experience Urban Acrobatics inaugural performance, which will be an experiment in counterintuitive location: an historic structure meeting new art. Come see live painting and circus arts combine on a great lawn. Materials will be available for families to create their own unique arts projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | One World Concert


"One World" is presented as part of the September Concerts. Come hear works by Biebl, Prokofiev, John Williams and more at this historic church which is amongst the top 10 most beautiful churches in New York City. Special part of this community concert will honor New York Fire Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dancing | VolvoTango: Outdoor Dancing


The wooden surface out on the Pier is of an exceptionally good quality. A broad healed dance shoe works fine. In damp conditions a smooth soled rubber shoe is fine and some even like to dance barefoot. The dance area is at the end of the pier under a large tent that both serves as an umbrella and a sound horn. Because of this protection and because of the polishing that regular VolvoTango events give it, the wood is silky smooth and because it's not laid on concrete, the wood is soft, there is almost a sprung-like feel to the floor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Festival | Art + Fashion Block Party


The streets will be abuzz with art enthusiasts and downtown fashionistas, celebrating Art + Fashion. Over 40 galleries will be hosting their fall art openings. Smack dab in the center of the action will be a block party, featuring bands and an astroturf runway where LES styles will sashay down the catwalk for a ‘Looks of the Lower East Side’ fashion show, curated by Buzzfeed’s Amy Odell. The block party will be taking place on Orchard Street between Grand and Broome Streets with a stage of music curated by downtown punk revelers The Cast and menswear outpost, By Robert James. Anton Bass of Sea to Sun Recordings will be dropping beats during the LES’s takeover on the astroturf catwalk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Essay and Opinion Writing Workshop


With Kelly Caldwell, who has written for New York Newsday, House Beautiful, Time Out New York, The Writer, The Huffington Post, and others. One of her essays was named a Notable Essay by the editors of the Best American Essays series and anthologized in If These Walls Could Talk: Thoughts of Home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photos: Cynthia Daignault's Which Is the Sun and Which Is the Shadow?


Cynthia Daignault was born in Baltimore and currently lives in New York. She attended Stanford University, and was a MacDowell Colony Fellow in 2010. She edited the monograph on Sean Landers, Improbable History, which was published by JRP Ringier in 2011. Her work was featured in a solo show at White Columns in 2011. Daignault is a recipient of the 2011 Rema Hort Mann Foundation Grant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park


Featuring rotating DJs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | women in lavish settings and ...


Paintings by Antonio Santin. There are two connected themes in this new body of paintings: women in lavish settings and highly stylized Eastern rugs. These paintings evolve from striking pictorial motifs. Initially they seem photo-realistic but closer inspection reveals they are lush and highly painterly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Alumna Piano Recital CANCELLED!


Angelina Gadeliya, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | New York City Symphonies: Short Films


This month's program is dedicated to City Symphonies, the genre of cinematic avant-garde inspired by the frantic rhythm of urban life. The sights and sounds of the modern metropolis fascinated filmmakers ever since the invention of cinema, and the greatest muse of all has always been New York City. The screening will present six experimental shorts selected from 1904 to present, and will be accompanied by musical scores exclusively written for this event to emphasize the rhythmic life of the city preserved onscreen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5 suggested admission

Theater | Shakespeare's The Tempest, a New Musical Adaptation


More Than 200 New Yorkers From All Five Boroughs To Perform In Free, Original Musical Adaptation. Directed by Public Works Director Lear deBessonet, with music, lyrics and book by Todd Almond and choreography by Chase Brock. Seven cameo performers from New York City will also be featured in this production of THE TEMPEST. Participants will be performing in the ensemble as well as playing featured roles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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