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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 14, 2013?

40 free events take place on Saturday, September 14 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 14 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 14, 2013

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Grammy-winning Larry Campbell, Tennessee native Teresa Williams and The Stray Birds: Americana
free events nyc Documentary: This Is It (2009): The Jackson Concerts That Never Were
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights 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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10:00 am
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Festival | Brooklyn Kite Festival


Come fly kites and watch them soar above the Manhattan skyline. Kites will be available for purchase or you can bring your own. Fun for kids of all ages!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   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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Workshop | Garden Yoga Class


A great way for the entire family to stay fit. These hour-long sessions, led by certified yoga teachers, will educate participants about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout. Mats will be provided for temporary use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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: 10:00-11:00am 11:30am-12:30pm 1:00-2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$10 suggested donation...

Book Discussion | Book Group: Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra: A Life


The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life one of the most intriguing woman in the history of the world: Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Though her life spanned fewer than 40 years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Park Walk | Art in the Park Tour


Tour the Park’s open-air gallery for 3rd-year presentations of the Art Students League Model to Monument public art project, seven sculptures by accomplished artists with informative plaques and call-in numbers to learn more. This will be a tour with the artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up Zumba


Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) offers more than 175 free fitness classes every week at locations across the five boroughs to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | 8th Street & St. Marks Place Tour


A walking tour highlighting the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. Rain or shine. Tour is led by a licensed guide who focuses on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Walk


2 miles, easy, slow pace. Bring snacks/water. Take a bus ride (bring MetroCard) for an early lunch in Brooklyn Heights. Rain may cancel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
$3

Book Discussion | The International Crime Book Group: Venice Noir


A killer discussion of murder and mayhem that spans the globe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


With naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill. America's go-to guy for foraging, Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Park, a great place for wild foods, and the summer is an especially rich season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation...

Festival | Lower East Side Kite Festival


Work by: Nanna Debois Buhl, Interboro Partners, Jennifer Wen Ma, Mary Mattingly, and Chat Travieso.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Sweet Spot Festival


The Sweet Spot Festival is a series of family-oriented events featuring music, fun activities, food and more. DJ Herbert Holler gets you dancing with disco and other classics along with guest performances. Children will enjoy participating in the various activities and workshops while you check out the vintage markets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Jake Schreier's Robot & Frank (2012): Man-Machine Mischief


Stars: Peter Sarsgaard, Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon. Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. 89 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Gallery Talk | Artist Robert Montgomery talks about his work


Robert Montgomery creates text-based installation works that incorporate elements such as light, fire and wood. His poetic phrases, most often encountered within the public landscape, offer a powerful commentary on human behavior, while remaining delicate in its nature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Fusing Mexico's African and Amerindian Musical Traditions


Jarana Beat fuses elements of Mexico’s African and Amerindian traditions in music that incorporates son jarocho, mexika, son huasteco, and contemporary influences. The Brooklyn band members - Juan Lucero, Claudia Valentina, Hugo Moreno, George Sáenz, Andrés Lemons, Keli Rosa Cabunoc, Brooke Lyssy, Daniel Herrera, Jonathan Cornejo, and musical director Sinuhé Padilla Isunza - formed their group in Argentina as part of the 2007 Encuentro of New York University’s Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The 12th Annual Gospelfest: One of the Best Gospel Shows in Town


These exhilarating choirs make you laugh, cry and when it’s over one thing’s for sure: you’re not going to sweat the small stuff anymore. The performers include vocalist Veronica Hickman, The Harlem Renaissance Choir, Henry Lawson & Friends, and the NYCHA Senior Choir (all 42 of them!). Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | A Preview of the Documentary Series Latino Americans


A preview of a landmark three-part, six-hour documentary series that chronicles the lives and experiences of Latinos in the United States from the 1500s to the 21st century. Narrated by actor Benjamin Bratt, it is the first major documentary series for television of its kind. Program presented in collaboration with Latino Public Broadcasting, and public broadcasters WETA Washington, D.C., and WNET. Following the screening of excerpts will be a moderated discussion with Juan González, a journalist and author who is interviewed in the series; Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour, and author of Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation, the companion book to the PBS series published by Celebra, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA); and Adriana Bosch, Series Producer, LATINO AMERICANS. A book signing with Ray Suarez will follow the program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: This Is It (2009): The Jackson Concerts That Never Were


A rare, behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts scheduled at London’s 02 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film captures the singing, dancing and creative genius of Michael at work as he creates and perfects his final London shows. 111 mins. Dir. Kenny Ortega.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Grammy-winning Larry Campbell, Tennessee native Teresa Williams and The Stray Birds: Americana


No stranger to Americana music and three-time Grammy-winning producer Larry Campbell teams up with Tennessee native, Teresa Williams, for an amazing show. This duo has years of musical history both collectively and individually. Larry Campbell, winner of the Americana Association Lifetime Achievement Award for his multi-Instrumental work from the Americana Music Association, and native of Manhattan, spent many years as an A-team studio musician in New York’s roots, rock and country scene, recording and touring with some of the biggest names in Americana music. Hailing from southeastern Pennsylvania, The Stray Birds, a three-part harmony string group with Maya de Vitry, Oliver Craven and Charles Muench, have crafted an original sound that draws upon the richness of American folk music traditions. Maya brings a fiddle,banjo, guitar, compelling voice and award-winning songwriting to The Stray Birds. She most recently won 4th Place in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Contest. Bring a blanket for lawn seating; no chairs are allowed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, Health and Wellness -Get and Stay Fit -Weight Control -Promotes Self Awareness -Promotes Self Confidence Social Activity -Safe and enjoyable -Fun to learn -Meet and make new friends
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday 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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Opening Reception | Swerve and Fracture, a Show of Four Artists


Featuring: Manal Abu-Shaheen, Caroline Wells Chandler, Pao Houa Her, Kate Merrill. Swerve and Fracture brings together four artists whose works address current familial roles and gender constructs. In the wake of immigration and marriage law overhauls, the domestic sphere presents a site of experimentation for these artists of varied backgrounds. Making use of both analog and digital photography, as well as video, they interweave document and fiction to create pliable narratives that explore contemporary relationships.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Milonga in the Park - with Beginner Lessons


Free Beginner Lessons around 7:30ish pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 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
7:00 pm
Free

Tour | Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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