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19 free events take place on Sunday, December 1 in New York City.
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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, December 1, 2024

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free events nyc Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour
free events nyc Winter Market: Holiday Shops, Ice Skating and Spectacular View
free events nyc Artisan Holiday Market and a Miniature Train Show Display at a Historical Site
free events nyc Family Fun at a Historical Site: Holiday Collages
free events nyc Kindertransport Commemoration: Film Screenings and a Talk with Survivors (in-person and online)
free events nyc Holiday Classics by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and More for Guitar
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Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule ... more >> allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$4

Fair | Holiday Market: Unique Gifts, Food Vendors and More


The market has over 180 vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts created by local craftsmen as well as a ... more >> selection of food from diverse cuisines and delicious desserts. Dates: 11/14 - 12/23 Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 8pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christman Eve. Closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Other | Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides


This holiday season continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on the New York Transit ... more >> Museum’s 1930s R1/9 train cars! Operating between Second Avenue and Houston Street on the uptown F line and 96th Street and Second Avenue on the Q line, the Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time. Don’t miss your chance to travel through time. See link for full details and times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Talk | "One of the 25 Most Influential Fashion Experts" (Time) Li Edelkoort (online)


Trend forecaster, publisher, humanitarian Li Edelkoort has developed concepts and beauty products for ... more >> Estee Lauder, Lancome, L'Oreal, Shiseido, Dim, and Gucci. Time magazine named her one of the 25 most influential fashion experts of our day. In this webinar, Edelkoort will share her vision, knowledge, love and compassion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, registration required

Film | Elf (2003): Holiday Comedy with Will Ferrell, James Caan


Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological ... more >> father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5

Film | The Fall Guy (2024) with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt


After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action ... more >> when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Director: David Leitch Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor. Prominent in both independent film and major studio features of varying genres, his films have accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Emily Blunt is a British actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards. Forbes ranked her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2020.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Artisan Holiday Market and a Miniature Train Show Display at a Historical Site


An artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, charming pottery, stunning artwork, and ... more >> much more. You can also enjoy a seasonal display of a miniature train show that will delight both children and adults. Dates of the market: Nov 11th - Dec 24th Monday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm Sunday: 11am - 6pm Open Christmas Eve: 10am - 6pm Train show dates: Nov 14 - Feb, 2025 Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:30pm Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm CLOSED major holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Holiday Collages


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own festive ... more >> collage with provided supplies and learn about ships, life at sea and browse through galleries to explore numerous artifacts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
$1, registration required

Festival | Hester Street Frair Holiday Pop-Up Market


Step into the holiday spirit with a tempting array of vendors to meet all your holiday shopping needs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour


Join a professional guide on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the ... more >> City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every first Sunday of every month at 11 am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Fair | Winter Market: Holiday Shops, Ice Skating and Spectacular View


This is an iconic NYC holiday destination. Featuring over 200 artisanal vendors offering unique gifts, ... more >> you're sure to find something special for your shopping list. Enjoy a variety of exciting food options as you shop. Ice rink is open daily; reservations required. Market Dates: 10/25 - 1/5 Market Hours of Operation: Sun - Sat: 11am - 8pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Film | Elf (2003): Holiday Comedy with Will Ferrell, James Caan


Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological ... more >> father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
$5

Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike


Trees have a special place in our environment. This is a hike of Orchard Beach in search of different ... more >> tree species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the changing season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | The Audubon Mural Project: A Post-Thanksgiving Walk


1-2 miles slow walking for 2.5 hours with many stops. See 30 murals of North American birds in the neighborhoods ... more >> of Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights, where John James Audubon lived. Project is designed not only to help us appreciate the birds’ beauty, but also to make us aware of the climate change challenges they face. Visit Audubon's impressive gravesite in Trinity Church Cemetery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
$5

Screening | Kindertransport Commemoration: Film Screenings and a Talk with Survivors (in-person and online)


The Kindertransport rescue network saved nearly 10,000 children between 1938 and 1940 by transporting ... more >> them from Nazi Germany to England. This year marks the 85th anniversary of its first arrival in England on December 2, 1938. The event includes a screening of the short films 256,000 Miles from Home and Dreyfus Drei. 256,000 Miles from Home follows four Kindertransport survivors as they retrace their journey from their homelands to England, while Dreyfus Drei tells the story of Australian Jewish artist Ella Dreyfus and her search to uncover her family's lost Holocaust history. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Ella Dreyfus, Melissa Hacker (director of 256,000 Miles from Home), Ilse Melamid (Kindertransport survivor), and Eva Yachnes (Kindertransport survivor). Moderator: Dr. Eva Fogelman, psychologist and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book Conscience and Courage: Rescuers of Jews During the Holocaust.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, registration required

Concert | Sailor's Songs and Ballads Sing-Along (in-person and online)


Sailors spent months living together in close quarters with each day pretty much just like the day before. ... more >> They kept their spirits up singing together! Listen to those songs, sing along if you would like to, and re-live their experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Holiday Classics by J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and More for Guitar


Peter Fletcher, guitar. Program Leroy Anderson (1908-1975), Sleigh Ride J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Jesu, ... more >> Joy of Man's Desiring Vivaldi (1678-1741), Winter from the Four Seasons Concerto Trad., Oh Come, all ye Faithful Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker Augustin Barrios (1885-1944), El Noi de la Mare (Son of the Virgin) Augustin Barrios (1885-1944), Villancico de Navidad (Christms Carol) Michael Praetorius (1571-1621), Three Dances from Terpsichore Trad., Shaker Hymn Simple Gifts Trad., Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah Christmas Carol Medley Andrew York (b. 1958), Jubilation Peter Fletcher (b. 1968), Selections from Music for the Christmas Season
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
free, with suggested...

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Kiss My Wounds (2022): Moment of Truth in the Black Forest (online thru 12/31)


Years ago, three best friends were making a stir in Berlin's arts scene and nightlife. Now they all meet ... more >> up on a farm in the Black Forest. The illusions they'd all once had have given way to a life that is anything but glamorous. Director: Hanna Doose Stars: Marc Hosemann, Alexander Fehling, Godehard Giese 111 min. In German with English subtitles 
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