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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!    Read More
11 free events take place in New York City on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
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11 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 30, 2023

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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 featuring one of following holiday songs: Winter Wonderland by Michael Buble Silver Bells by Tony Bennett Carol of the Bells by The Bird and The Bee Let It Snow by Pentatonix
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 am
free...

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


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 Holiday Lights Tour
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free

Other | Holiday Nostalgia Subway Rides


This holiday season continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on the New York Transit Museum's 1930s R1/9 train cars! The Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time. Don't miss your chance to travel through time - for just the cost of a MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap! The Holiday Nostalgia Train departs 2nd Avenue on the uptown F line in Lower Manhattan at: 10am 12pm 2pm 4pm The Holiday Nostalgia Train departs 145th Street on the downtown D line at: 11am 1pm 3pm 5pm The Holiday Nostalgia Train will operate between 2nd Avenue on the uptown F line platform and 145th on the downtown D line platform. Passengers can board the train at any of the stations below. Uptown Stops: 2nd Avenue (F) Broadway-Lafayette Street (D/F) West 4th Street - Washington Square (D/F, A/C/E) 34th Street - Herald Square (D/F) 42nd Street - Bryant Park (D/F) 47th - 50th Streets - Rockefeller Center (D/F) 7th Avenue (D/E) 59th Street - Columbus Circle (A/C/D) 125th Street (A/C/D) 145th Street (A/C/D) Downtown Stops: 145th Street (A/C/D) 125th Street (A/C/D) 59th Street - Columbus Circle (A/C/D) 7th Avenue (D/E) 47th - 50th Streets - Rockefeller Center (D) 42nd Street - Bryant Park (D/F) 34th Street - Herald Square (D/F) West 4th Street - Washington Square (A/C/E, D/F) Broadway-Lafayette Street (D/F) 2nd Avenue (F)
   Manhattan, New York, NY
10:00 am
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Hike | Hibernation Hike


Hundreds of animal species spend their winters in New York City parks. Learn how animals such as birds, squirrels, chipmunks, reptiles and others survive the cold and the snow in this educational wildlife viewing adventure.     
   Bronx, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free

Festival | Kwanzaa Celebration 2023


Featuring African drumming.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Hike | Nature Exploration Hike


Discover the plants and animals that inhabit our parks. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides. Explore the newest addition to Rockaway Beach, the Arvene East Nature Preserve, along with the winter beach and shore. Learn more about the different species found on this trail.  
   Queens, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Festival | Holiday Extravaganza: Photo Ops with Favorite Characters, Classic Movies, Interactive Activities for Kids, and More!


Santa Claus is coming to town! This venue is transforming into a wonderland of family entertainment, with a lineup of events that will make your holidays unforgettable. From the whimsical world of My Little Pony to the high-flying antics of the Harlem Globetrotters, there's something for everyone. Step into a Peanuts paradise for a cozy holiday experience or join Rosie Fuentes from PBS Kids' Rosie's Rules for a festive celebration. Each event offers exclusive screenings, photo ops, and interactive activities for the kids. November 25 - January 7, Wednesdays to Sundays. CFT members have to use a code (provided below the location) to get free admission.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Delcy Morelos: El abrazo: Artist Walkthrough


Artist-led tour of Delcy Morelos’s exhibition—the artist’s first solo presentation in the United States.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
free

Hike | Central Park Hike


A 6.6-mile hike around the perimeter of the park.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:45 pm
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
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 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

Performance | Comedy by 13-time Emmy Winner with Broadway Actors

Regular Price: $69
CFT Member Price: $0.00