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6 free events take place on Sunday, December 26 in New York City.

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6 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, December 26, 2021

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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**Film | Nutcracker (1986): Film Adaptation (online, streaming for 24 hrs)**

The colorful holiday classic brought to the big screen, designed by famed children's story author and artist Maurice Sendak, and written to be as close as possible to the original story. A lavish, exciting and heart-warming celebration of dance, of music, and of life. Based upon the Pacific Northwest Ballet's original production.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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12:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Walking Group

This walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community. The program will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed by a walking workout appropriate for all levels and paces, and ending with a cool down and stretch.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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9:00 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

Slide Lecture | Donna Summer: The Queen of Disco (online)

Celebrate Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, for her 73rd birthday (born December 31, 1948) with video selections of her best musical performances. LaDonna Adrian Gaines, widely known by her stage name based on her married name Donna Summer, gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s and became known as the "Queen of Disco." Learn more with this music history program.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, registration required

City Walk | Bloomingdale Neighborhood Tour

Jim Mackin leads a mixed group of visitors to the city and resident New Yorkers on a one-of-a-kind, always interesting, walk around the historic Bloomingdale neighborhood.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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2:00 pm
free...

City Walk | From Pushcarts to Pricey Pastrami: The Jewish Lower East Side Tour

This walking tour will visit some major historical sites of the Jewish Lower East Side, from the late 1800s all the way up until present day. Weaving stories of triumph, heartbreak, and humor together, this tour is at once informative, entertaining, and may put you in the mood for a knish or four.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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2:30 pm
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Play | Broadway Actor in a Drama

Regular Price: $45
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Piano Sonatas by Rachmaninoff and Schubert, Performed by Internationally Acclaimed Performer at a Beautiful Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Musical | "A Must See" Musical by Tony Winner

Regular Price: $89
CFT Member Price: $0.00