14 free events take place in New York City on Thursday, December 31, 2015.
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14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 31, 2015
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
This tour takes place every day at 10am.
Free Ranger-guided tours are available to the public. The schedule is subject to staff availability.
Starts times are 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM.
Tours take place Monday through Friday until December 31.
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.
This tour takes place every day at 10am, and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm.
Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting.
This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all.
Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
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.
This tour takes place Thursdays through Sundays at 2pm.
Founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984, the annual New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace is a signature event, gathering old friends and new for more than a quarter of a century. The music, the candles, and the spirit of peace send audiences out into the chill January night with renewed hope for the world we share. This year's concert, hosted by Harry Smith, features guests Judy Collins and Jason Robert Brown.
It’s time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other place in the world. Mechanical window displays, synchronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Check them all our on the New York Holiday Lights Tour.
Experience the holidays in the city as only New York can offer. Take advantage of the subway to beat the street traffic, keep warm and catch some underground holiday music. Learn about the artists and backgrounds to these wonderful displays.
This tour takes place daily at 7pm and Fridays through Mondays at 7:30pm from December 3 to January 3.
They’ll have DJs, neon face painting, strobe lights, photo opportunities, and fun giveaways starting at 10:00 p.m. Get your flashing light-up shoelaces — a special race souvenir — and put your goals in writing on the 2016 resolution wall.
Fireworks and 4M Race start at midnight.
Program:
Debussy’s Première Arabesque
Elgar’s Imperial March
Works by Bach and Widor
Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man at the stroke of midnight
With: William Trafka, organ.
A free champagne reception will follow the concert.