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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 30, 2022?

10 free events take place on Friday, December 30 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out December 30 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of December . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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10 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, December 30, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Sidemen for Dave Brubeck, Liza Minelli, Lionel Hampton, and more play Jazz at a Museum
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Other | Luminaries: A Mesmerizing Display of Colorful Lanterns


Conceived by the LAB at Rockwell Group, Luminaries’ glowing canopy consists of 640 twinkling custom lanterns that change in color and intensity. View a special light show at the top of every hour from 8am to 10pm, set to holiday songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | African Burial Ground National Monument Lobby Art Tour


Are you looking to learn more about the African Burial Ground National Monument? This family-friendly tour is for you. Please give yourself enough time to get through security, as tours do begin promptly at the designated time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

Gallery Talk | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Coleccion


A tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, the gallery's most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Start times: 1pm, 2:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | King Richard (2021) with Will Smith


King Richard was named one of the ten best films of the year by both the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review. It earned six nominations at the 94th Academy Awards including Best Picture, and won Best Actor for Will Smith. Armed with a clear vision and a brazen, 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his two daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on tennis courts in Compton, CA, Richard shapes the girls' unyielding commitment and keen intuition. Together, the Williams family defies seemingly insurmountable odds and the prevailing expectations laid before them. Dir: Reinaldo Marcus Green With (if the actor(s) not mentioned in the NAME; no "with" if we mentioned most important actor (s) in the NAME) 2 hour, 24 minutes. Willard Carroll Smith II is an American actor and rapper. He began his acting career starring as a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996). Noted for his work in film, television, and music, Smith has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and four Grammy Awards. As of 2022, his films have grossed over $9.3 billion globally, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | The Grinch (2018) with Benedict Cumberbatch


The Grinch grossed over $512 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, as well as the highest-grossing Dr. Seuss film adaptation. The Grinch attempts to undermine the annual Christmas celebration at Whoville with the help of his loyal dog and reindeer. Disguised as Santa Claus he tries to steal all the presents, but his cover is threatened by an earnest young girl. Dir: Scott Mosier & Yarrow Cheney With Cathy Cavadini, Brian T. Delaney, John DeMita, Pierre Coffin, & Kresimir Mikic 90 Min. Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor known for his work on screen and stage. He has received various accolades, including a British Academy Television Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Discover New Books (Online)


Need a new book for the month? Let the pros guide you through a virtual book tasting! Learn more about of a variety of new and popular books from the librarians of the New York Public Libraries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Sidemen for Dave Brubeck, Liza Minelli, Lionel Hampton, and more play Jazz at a Museum


Join a historic New York Museum as they host Jazz trio BeBimBop in a picturesque indoor courtyard as part of their Free Fridays event. BeBimBap is a virtuoso instrumental trio specializing in Samba and Flamenco riffs on pop, rock, and R&B classics and American standards, and features former bandmates of some of the most notable names in Jazz. BeBimBop: Joe Ravo, guitar Brian Glassman, bass Danny Mallon, percussion
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

City Walk | Holiday Lights Tour


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. Lighting and window displays we visit on the tour: (tentative until displays are up): Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral Saks Fifth Ave Macy's Herald Square Bergdorf Goodman Tiffany and Co. and much more Rain, snow or shine. Dress appropriate for the weather (jackets, scarves, hats, gloves and layers).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Complimentary Tickets

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

Play | A Play with Tony Nominated Director

Regular Price: $60.55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | Drama with Broadway Actors

Regular Price: $77
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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