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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 1, 2025?

10 free events take place on Monday, December 1 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 December 1 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 December . 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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10 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, December 1, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshops, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Start the Day with Morning Meditation

Tour | Discover One of New York's Most Famous Parks


Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tours, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Discover One of New York's Most Famous Parks

Talk | Documentary Photographer Discusses How He Conceptualizes & Realizes His Projects


From the arrangement and science linked to how we process various harmonies, documentary photographer Chris CHu will discuss his workflow, from conceptualizing projects to crafting printed collections and landing clients with his unique approach to the art. Photography is about a feeling and, although a visual medium, inspiration can many times come from our other senses. For Chris, music is the driving force behind his creative vision.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Talks, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Documentary Photographer Discusses How He Conceptualizes & Realizes His Projects

Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup


Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Partys, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup

Workshop | Photography Image Critiques & Project Sharing


Would you like feedback on your own photography skills? If you would like your image(s) critiqued in front of our live audience, please bring a flash/portable drive containing the images and arrive between 3:30-3:50pm on the day of the event. There are no size restrictions for the photos, but all images are subject to approval and must comply with our modesty standards. The group will be focusing on: Image critiques Tips for sharing your work online Pitching projects
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshops, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Photography Image Critiques & Project Sharing

Book Discussion | Acclaimed Photographer Shares His New Book of David Bowie Photos, Collaboration


Enjoy a conversation with portrait photographer Frank Ockenfels 3 to celebrate this new collection of photographs, Collaboration, some never before published. These images tell not only the story of David Bowie's transformation, but the story of a friendship between photographer and legendary artist. He will be in conversation with editor Joe Levy, followed by a signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Acclaimed Photographer Shares His New Book of David Bowie Photos,&nbsp;Collaboration

Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert


Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshops, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert

Lecture | Learn about the "Red Orchestra" & How Artists Resisted the Third Reich


Hear a lecture by painter and filmmaker Stefan Roloff, exploring the visual art and resistance of three members of the "Red Orchestra" underground anti-Nazi group. The so-called “Red Orchestra” fought against the Third Reich within Germany from 1933 to 1942. The Gestapo labeled them as Communists and traitors, a theory that was upheld by Allied Secret Services until recently. Historians now officially recognize their work as that of the largest and most diverse civil anti-Nazi resistance group. The participants held a variety of political and religious beliefs while representing the gamut of German society. Many artists were among them and forty percent were women. Putting an end to Hitler was their common goal. In 1942, more than 50 members were betrayed and murdered. Stefan Roloff will talk about them through the stories of three young painters whose work reflects their exposure to death, atrocity, and resistance in a totalitarian empire: Katja Meirowsky, Mietje Bontjes van Beek, and Rainer Küchenmeister.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Lectures, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Learn about the "Red Orchestra" & How Artists Resisted the Third Reich

Book Discussion | Learn about Hirschfield's Sondheim & Hear Live Sondheim Works (+ Signing)


Author and curator David Leopold will be in conversation with book critic Bill Goldstein. Leopold, who serves as archivist of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, has compiled the best of Hirschfeld in a new book of detachable posters, Hirschfeld’s Sondheim, that includes an introduction by Broadway star Bernadette Peters. Come hear Leopold as he talks about Hirschfeld’s passion and process for drawing scenes and characters from Sondheim’s many works. Tonight’s event also includes a performance of Sondheim songs by the cabaret couple, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, who will pair Sondheim’s Broadway compositions with Hirschfeld’s illustrations. A book signing follows the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussions, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Learn about&nbsp;Hirschfield's Sondheim & Hear Live Sondheim Works (+ Signing)

Classical Music | Critically Acclaimed Musicians Perform Beethoven & More for Violin and Piano


Critically acclaimed violinist Jennifer Koh, who is known to "hop among repertory staples and world premieres with stunning ease" (New York Times), is joined by her longtime recital partner, Thomas Sauer, piano. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 12, No. 1 Vijay Iyer (1971-) Bridgetower Fantasy Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 47, "Kreutzer"
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, December 01, 2025, 12/01/2025, Critically Acclaimed Musicians Perform Beethoven & More for Violin and Piano
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Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $79
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Classical Music | Chamber Masterworks by Dvorak, Brahms and More

Regular Price: $20
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