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9 free events take place on Wednesday, December 24 in New York City.

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9 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, December 24, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)

If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!

Manhattan, New York, NY

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6:30 am
free, no reservation required

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!

Manhattan, New York, NY

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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Freestyle Watercolor Paint & Sip

Create your own art on watercolor paper while sipping on some coffee or tea! This is not a painting class, you are free to paint whatever you wish. All materials provided, limited to 10 participants. First come, first served. No registration required.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts (LAST DAY)

Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Last Day Christmas Shopping!

- Holiday Market in a Square (Downtown); - Bank of America Winter Village in a Park (Midtown); - Circle Holiday Market (Midtown), - Holiday Fair at a Historic Venue, 10 AM–7 PM, (Midtown), .

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Live Cello with "The Cajun Cellist"

Experience the lively sounds of Sean Grissom, known internationally as "the Cajun Cellist," blending Country, Cajun, Classical, Swing, and Rock into a vibrant performance style. Enjoy his weekly live sets every Wednesday.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.

Queens, New York, NY

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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required

Classical Music | Christmas Eve Caroling in the Park

The Rob Susman Brass Quartet, song leader Linseigh Green, and the revelers from all over the city will lustily sing out familiar holiday tunes. The words are in the songbooks distributed by the organizers, 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, no reservation required

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Complimentary Tickets

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

Staged Reading | Drama Based on a Historical Event

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra

Regular Price: $30
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Broadway Actors in a Comedy

Regular Price: $69
CFT Member Price: $0.00