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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 26, 2014?

39 free events take place on Sunday, October 26 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 26 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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39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, October 26, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Birding for Families


Experience the coming of Fall in Central Park when it becomes a precious bird habitat and migration hot spot! Join experts from NYC Audubon Society and Conservancy Discovery Guides on this walk to learn how to spot our feathered neighbors and their foreign cousins as they make their trip across the globe. Binoculars can be borrowed from the Dana Discovery Center. Ages 5+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Brooklyn All-in-One Tour


Brooklyn is New York City’s largest and most populous borough. Once a separate city from New York, Brooklyn still retains an independent streak and possesses an atmosphere quite unique from the island of Manhattan. And at roughly 70 square miles (180 sq. kilometers) it’s the city’s second largest borough. It’s so large, you could spend your whole trip to New York just here. If you want to get to know the Boogie Down, but you only have a short time to visit, then this is the Brooklyn tour for you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


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 among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | East Side Walk


Distance: Approximately 4-5 miles. Walk along East River walkway from 86th Street to Chinatown. Optional lunch at restaurant in Chinatown. Bring water. Call to confirm that walk is on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3

Lecture | Reformation/Counter-Reformation: European Art in the Age of Religious Struggle


A presentations by Dennis Raverty, Ph.D., Art Historian. Topic: Sacred Themes in Secular Dutch Painting - The Protestant Netherlands stripped their churches of art, but religious themes permeated their still life, landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Talk | Crime and the Broken Window Theory


With Curt Collier. Thirty-two years ago, sociologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling promoted their “broken-window theory” as a way to explain the behavior of people regarding public disorder and community neglect. The theory was used to defend policing strategies under then Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the “quality of life” ordinances inspired by the theory were used to explain the dramatic decrease in crime in the early 90s in New York City. Recently, the theory has come back into debate with the appointment of Police Commissioner William Bratton, who was the chief advocate of broken-window theory inspired policies under Giuliani. What does the Broken-Window Theory purport and why has it become so controversial? What evidence supports the theory, and what evidence supports other underlying causes of the behavior?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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 | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious local food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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11:00 am
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Tour | The Brooklyn Waterfront Tour


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, sustainable design, and how the park came to life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | The Brooklyn Waterfront Tour


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, sustainable design, and how the park came to life.
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12:00 pm
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Reading | Alumnae Authors' Reading


Join alumnae authors Stephanie Feldman (The Angel of Losses), Michal Lemberger (After Abel and Other Stories), and Jenny Milchman (Ruin Falls and Cover of Snow), as they read from their newest work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989


Charles Gaines: Gridwork 1974-1989 is the first museum survey of Los Angeles-based conceptual artist Charles Gaines's early work. The exhibition features seventy-five works from the beginning of a singular career that now spans four decades. The tour will have something for everyone: adults, families and kids of all ages are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Lower East Side Artists’ Spaces and Galleries Tour


Urban art lovers and collectors are invited to explore inventive works and creative forms during this guided tour through the Lower East Side’s artist community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Lower East Side-'Home of Immigrants' Tour


Highlights: The Eldridge St. Synogogue, the birthplace of Ira Gershwin, the Blue Moon Hotel Lobby & the Tenement Museum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga at the Mansion


Join Chelsea for sessions appropriate for all levels of fitness. Awesome Asana is a budding yoga project in Washington Heights developed by teacher Chelsea Best.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$5

Concert | Broadway Bach Ensemble performs works by Shostakovich and Strauss


Program: Richard Strauss Four Last Songs, Op. Post. Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 Guest conductor Christopher Hisey returns.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Irving Rapper's Oscar Winner Now, Voyager (1942): Wallflower Finds Love


Starring; Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, and Claude Rains. A Boston spinster blossoms under therapy and finds impossible romance. 117 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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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Professional Storytelling: The Aesthetics of Horror!


Storyteller: Gerald Fierst.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Fred Herko and Friends: A Celebration in Music, Poetry, Dance, and Film


Avant Media presents a concert of songs by Peter Hartman, poetry by John Giorno, Diane di Prima, Frank O’Hara, LeRoi Jones and James Waring, dance by Jackson Mac Low interpreted by Gus Solomons Jr., and films by Andy Warhol.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 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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Opening Reception | 2 Solo Exhibitions: Bettina Blohm / Ulf Puder


Bettina Blohm has been refining her abstract paintings for nearly thirty years. Her visual language is inspired by the dense color palettes of Matisse, the scale and breadth of the Abstract Expressionists, and the poetic lack of naturalism of Asian landscape paintings. Ulf Puder’s paintings depict haunting environments filled with abandoned architecture and other symbols of human industrialization. With unexpected color choices - pink and yellow patches of roof, blue or purple walls - these works seem both familiar and otherworldly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: J. S. Bach Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 Hans Leo Hassler Deus noster refugium Join the Grammy-nominated Bach Choir and Players for the opening of the 47th season of Bach Vespers as they welcome to the podium their new music director Donald Meineke. The one-hour program featuring one of the leading early music ensembles in the United States promises to be an exciting and enriching evening.
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Mannes Sounds Festival: Beethoven, Piazzolla, Schumann


Program: Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, op. 98 Schumann: Fantasie in C major for Piano, op. 17 Robert Aldridge: Three Waltzes for Piano Piazzolla: Four Seasons for Piano Trio Since 1999, Mannes College has presented a yearlong music festival every year. Each festival has a theme and a program of more than 20 concerts performed by Mannes College’s gifted young student artists, distinguished faculty members, and renowned guests, and held at prestigious New York City concert venues and cultural institutions. The festivals are an outstanding component of the total Mannes program.
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5:00 pm
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Concert | The Great Organ: Stephen Buzard


In celebration of the restored Great Organ, the cathedral presents a concert series following Sunday Evensong. This recital is free and open to the public. With: Stephen Buzard, New York, NY
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Organ Recital: Jonathan Vaughn


Today's recital is by Jonathan Vaughn of Wells, UK. He performs works by Nicolaus Bruhns, Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, John Ireland, and his own arrangement of March: The Dam Busters by Eric Coates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Art Shows: Josh Faught / Charlie Hammond


An artist who has long been interested in our culture’s ability to communicate authentic feelings of joy, sorrow and regret through generic slogans and greeting card clichés, Josh Faught is an expert at forging specific sentiments out of glib generalizations. In both content and form, his woven, knitted and crocheted sculptures and installations frequently address issues of psychological attachment, desire, personal identity and community. Charlie Hammond, born 1979 in Aylesbury, lives and works in Glasgow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Just Desserts by Rich Orloff


JEST DESSERTS is a fast-paced comedy revue in the tradition of classic Broadway shows like HELLZAPOPPIN and the TV series LAUGH-IN. Consisting of short sketches, blackouts, sight gags, one-liners and other comedic bits that zip by the audience, JEST DESSERTS is the perfect comedy for people with short attention spans.
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6:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Piano Performances: Schoenberg, Brahms, Debussy, Webern


Program: Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo, op. 116 no. 4; Intermezzo, op. 116 no. 5; Intermezzo, op. 117 no. 3; Intermezzo, op. 119 no. 1 Anton Webern: Piano Variations, op. 27; Sonatensatz (Rondo) for piano; Klavierstück, Op. Posth. Arnold Schoenberg: Piano Pieces, op. 11 no. 1 Alban Berg: Sonata, op. 1 Arnold Schoenberg: Six Little Pieces, op. 19 John Heiss Four Short Pieces (1968) on Schoenberg, op. 19 Claude Debussy: Selections from Préludes Featuring performances by piano students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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