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19 free events take place on Saturday, December 26 in New York City.
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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 26, 2009

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Other | Ice Skating in the City


The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Health Walking and Race Walking


For ages 18 and up. Get in shape and enjoy the park's beautiful scenery while walking at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Clinics are led by walking coach Lon Wilson of the NY Walkers Club. Each class includes a warm-up, cool-down and stretch. All fitness levels are welcome. No advance registration. For more information, call .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
free, no reservation required

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 | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Bronx Walk


Hall of Fame to 149th Street & Third Avenue, ups/downs, 4-5 miles, moderate/easy pace. Walk through some industrial, rundown, new, and renovated areas. They will be stopping for lunch in a restaurant. Temperature below 20 degrees, rain, snow, icy conditions cancels!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$3

Film | Roland Emmerich's Godzilla (1998): Monster in Manhattan


With Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno and Hank Azaria. Scientist Niko Tatopolous is called in to investigate an unknown creature. He quickly arrives at the conclusion that a giant, irradiated lizard has been created by an atomic explosion. Godzilla then makes its way north to the U.S. landing in Manhattan to begin wreaking havoc on the big city. Even with the combined forces of the U.S. military to fight the monster, will it be enough to save the residents of New York? 139 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Dennis Jackson's Christmas at Wapos Bay (2001): Claymation Holiday Film


In this claymation film, three children visit their grandparent at his cabin in the bush. When an emergency arises, they learn self-reliance and the spirit of the traditional Cree way of life. 50 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Phillip Borsos' One Magic Christmas (1985): A Holiday Fantasy


With Harry Dean Stanton, Arthur Hill and Mary Steenburgen. A young mother rediscovers the joy and beauty of Christmas, thanks to the unshakable faith of her six-year-old daughter and Gideon, the mother's very own guardian angel. 88 min.
   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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Concert | Big Apple Chorus


When it was founded in 1983, few imagined the kind of impact the Big Apple Chorus would make in its subsequent 25-plus-years of extraordinary musical performances. Its members, after all, are ordinary men – husbands, sons, fathers and brothers, most with no formal musical training – who hail from New York City, Northern and Southern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, and the entire span of Long Island, among others. Plus, the singers come from all walks of life – students, teachers, laborers, professionals, executives and retirees – with an ethnic and cultural diversity that mirrors its namesake, the Big Apple, New York City. The group performs 45-minute shows to brighten up your holiday season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Exposure 2009


Participating artists: Ileana Hernandez Carafas, Raemy Do, Peter Kang, Sinae Lee, Rosemary, Lyons, Nancy Mahoney, Robert Mielenhausen, Vernita 'Ncognita, Sarah Riley, Katherine Ellinger Smith.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Big Apple Chorus


When it was founded in 1983, few imagined the kind of impact the Big Apple Chorus would make in its subsequent 25-plus-years of extraordinary musical performances. Its members, after all, are ordinary men – husbands, sons, fathers and brothers, most with no formal musical training – who hail from New York City, Northern and Southern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, and the entire span of Long Island, among others. Plus, the singers come from all walks of life – students, teachers, laborers, professionals, executives and retirees – with an ethnic and cultural diversity that mirrors its namesake, the Big Apple, New York City. The group performs 45-minute shows to brighten up your holiday season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 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
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Performance | Performance Art: Vernita N'Cognita's The Other F Word


Throughout her performance career, N'Cognita has explored autobiographical subjects such as love, sexuality and aging with movement and text. This performance was inspired by Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex, the seminal feminist treatise on women's lives & rights throughout history. Performing with her is musician/ composer Sean Carolan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Concert | Charanga Soleil — Holiday Fiesta/Fête


Brooklyn-based all-star dance band Charanga Soleil boasts some of the most seasoned performers in today's world music scene, featuring an irresistible mix of classic Cuban son, Congolese rumba-soukous, and Haitian compas, in fresh arrangements sure to keep the dance floor full.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Concert | Open Jam


Your chance to improvise with others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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