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7 free events take place in New York City on Friday, December 24, 2021.

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7 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, December 24, 2021

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Workshop | Forest Fitness

Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:00 am
free

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many

These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center

Manhattan, New York, NY

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10:00 am
free

Fair | Christmas Market: Local Crafts, Artisan Provisions, Exquisite Gifts

This European inspired open-air market hosts artisan vendors from New York City and around the world. The holiday shops are housed in custom-designed kiosks. Open daily: 11 am-8 pm October 29 - January 2

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | Florence Christmas Eve Tour (online, livestream)

Join the tour guide on a walk of discovery through Florence on... Christmas Eve!

Manhattan, New York, NY

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3:30 pm
free, tip-supported, booking...

Concert | Christmas Eve Caroling

This is the traditional time to celebrate the holiday with carols. The Rob Susman Brass Quartet, song leader, and the revelers from all over the city will lustily sing out the familiar tunes. The words are in the songbooks distributed, but many will know them by heart. "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men" will ring out and is especially meaningful this season.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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5:00 pm
free...

Classical Music | The Met's Balcony Bar from Home Featuring ETHEL and Friends in Concert (online)

Fix yourself a drink and experience The Met's Balcony Bar from home with ETHEL, one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary classical field. With an eye on tradition and an ear to the future, ETHEL is a leading force in concert music's reengagement with musical vernaculars, fusing diverse traditions into a vibrant sound. Expect familiar classical tunes mixed with a fair share of the group's signature cutting-edge repertoire. ETHEL is Ralph Farris (viola), Kip Jones (violin), Dorothy Lawson (cello), and Corin Lee (violin).

Manhattan, New York, NY

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5:00 pm
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Screening | 12 Films from Germany (online; streaming through Jan. 2)

This is a screening of 12 of the films shown at the Goethe-Institut New York this year plus a bonus feature. Films: Andreas Goldstein, Adam & Evelyn (2018) David Nawrath, Atlas (2018) Maryam Zaree, Born in Evin (2019) Sven O. Hill, Coup (2019) Karen Winther, Exit: Leaving Extremism Behind (2018) Anna Sofie Hartmann, Giraffe (2019) Andreas Dresen, Gundermann (2018) Ulrich Köhler, In My Room (2018) Ulrike Ottinger, Paris Calligrammes (2020) Michael Venus, Sleep (2020) Janna Ji Wonders, Walchensee Forever (2020) Valeska Grisebach, Western (2017) Ulrich Köhler, Bungalow (2002)

Manhattan, New York, NY

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6:00 pm
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Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Play | Psychological Drama

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Holiday Concert at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Dance Performance | "Astonishing" Choreographer

Regular Price: $54
CFT Member Price: $0.00