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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, December 15, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Fair | Holiday Fair: Art, Jewelry, Home Goods and Savory Bites
Wander through the aisles showcasing art, jewelry, home decor, and delicious bites from local designers and artisans. It's the perfect spot to check off your holiday shopping list while experiencing the magic of winter in New York City. Dates: 12/3 - 12/31 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 11-8 Sat - Sun: 10-8 Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Fair | Holiday Market: Unique Gifts, Food Vendors and More
The market has over 180 vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts created by local craftsmen as well as a selection of food from diverse cuisines and delicious desserts. Dates: 11/14 - 12/23 Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 8pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christman Eve. Closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Festival | Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides
This holiday season continues the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on the New York Transit Museum's 1930s R1/9 train cars! Operating between Second Avenue and Houston Street on the uptown F line and 96th Street and Second Avenue on the Q line, the Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time. Don't miss your chance to travel through time. See link for full details and times.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Film | The Polar Express (2004): Magical Holiday Hourney with Tom Hanks
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter 100 min.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
$5
$5
Fair | Artisan Holiday Market and a Miniature Train Show Display at a Historical Site
An artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry, charming pottery, stunning artwork, and much more. You can also enjoy a seasonal display of a miniature train show that will delight both children and adults. Dates of the market: Nov 11th - Dec 24th Monday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm Sunday: 11am - 6pm Open Christmas Eve: 10am - 6pm Train show dates: Nov 14 - Feb, 2025 Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 7:30pm Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 6:00pm CLOSED major holidays.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Holiday Collages
Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own festive collage with provided supplies and learn about ships, life at sea and browse through galleries to explore numerous artifacts.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
$1, registration required
$1, registration required
Performance | Light and Sound Experience: Immersive Cinematic Wonder!
Embark on a captivating journey filled with awe, warmth, and a sense of human connection. This immersive experience inspired by Dongji, the Korean Winter Solstice celebration, takes you on a journey through the cosmos on the longest night of the year, brought to life through captivating light and sound.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Fair | Winter Market: Holiday Shops, Ice Skating and Spectacular View
This is an iconic NYC holiday destination. Featuring over 200 artisanal vendors offering unique gifts, you're sure to find something special for your shopping list. Enjoy a variety of exciting food options as you shop. Ice rink is open daily; reservations required. Market Dates: 10/25 - 1/5 Market Hours of Operation: Sun - Sat: 11am - 8pm
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike
Trees have a special place in our environment. Urban Park Rangers and the National Park Service Rangers teach you the best techniques on how to identify trees in the winter as well as some history behind the Park.
Staten Island, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free
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Film | The Polar Express (2004): Magical Holiday Hourney with Tom Hanks
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter 100 min.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:30 am
$5
$5
Book Discussion | 2nd Annual Book Bash
A weekend-long-event convening independent publishers in art, architecture, culture, and more. Support publishers in/outside of NYC and shop from a variety of vendors, including zines, creative collaboratives, indie presses and more. Participants include: The Architectural League of New York with Urban Omnibus, Art Against Displacement, Center for Art, Research and Alliances (CARA), Center for Human Rights & The Arts at Bard, Columbia Books on Architecture and the City, Combos Press, e-flux, Grace Issues, Head Hi, Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA), Log, Makan Press, Montez Press, New York Review of Architecture, Pina, Primary Information, Research and Destroy New York City, Small Editions, Third Place Zine, Vera List Center for Art and Politics, Wendy’s Subway, Winter Editions and Zone Books.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Hike | Ice Age Hike
Take a trip back in time with the Urban Park Rangers as you hike through the park discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Rangers will discuss the Pleistocene megafauna of New York.
Queens, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | 50th Annual Caroling Walk
Pull out your Christmas sweaters (ugly or not!), Santa suits, and holiday attire, and get ready to sing your fa-la-las! Join the 50th annual Caroling Walk through the historic neighborhood with members of the Chorale, leading the way with beloved seasonal songs! Fun for the whole family.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Book Discussion | Black Snow (3.2 seconds 60 fps): Images of Professional Snowboarders
Ari Marcopoulos's book asked a group of snowboarders to send him their favourite clips of tricks which resulted in the film Black Snow. He then desaturated and inverted the clips so the stills looked like black-and-white negatives, connecting the relatively new technique of multi-channel video to the beginnings of photography. In this process the clip by Haku Shimasaki stood out and has been made into this publication. With text by Canon Georges LeMaire, Lucy Raven, and Ari Marcopoulos.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Guitar Works by Piazzolla, Albeniz, and More
Matias Inzunza, guitar, performs works by Piazzolla (1921-1992), Violeta Parra (1917-1967), Albeniz (1860-1909), Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982), and more.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | The Orchestra Now Performs Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite and More
The Orchestra Now; All-City High School Orchestra; Leonardo Pineda, conductor; David West, principal conductor. Program Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), The Nutcracker Suite Johann Strauss II (1825-1899), Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor Holst (1874-1934), "Mars" and "Jupiter" from The Planets
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Concert | 51st Annual TubaChristmas: Holiday Classics under the Holiday Tree
Enjoy the holiday favorites performed by a large tuba orchestra.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
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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Performance | Unsilent Night: Making Some Holiday Noise
Composer Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in this annual holiday presentation. He will hand out a limited number of vintage boomboxes from his collection. The public is strongly encouraged to bring their own boomboxes or sound-blasters (cell phone with bluetooth is recommended).
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Play | Polaroid Stories: Mythmaking as Survival on the Streets
A visceral blend of classical mythology and real-life stories told by homeless youth, Naomi Iizuka’s play journeys into a dangerous world where myth-making fulfills a fierce need to be heard by a society that has discarded them. Their stories give divine authority to the powerlessness of street life.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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