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8 free events take place in New York City on Saturday, January 1, 2011.

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8 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 1, 2011

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Other | Ice Skating in the Heart of the City

Bring your own skates and skate for free in the heart of the city.

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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic

Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.

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9:30 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Happy New Year’s Day Hike

EXPLORE THE NORTH END OF MANHATTAN ALONG THE GREAT SAUNTER FOOT PATH. Visit Inwood Hill and Highbridge Parks. Welcome the New Year by walking the shores and parks of upper Manhattan. See hills, great wild parks, historical sites, on the Harlem River.

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12:00 pm
$3

Screening | Short Films on Native Americans

Showing: On & Off the Res’ w/ Charlie Hill. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

**Screening | Canadian Documentary: Dennis Allen's CBQM (2009)**

Located 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle, CBQM is more than a radio station. To its far-flung listeners it is a dependable pal, a beacon in the storm of life, a resilient expression of identity and pride. Filmmaker and long-time listener Dennis Allen celebrates CBQM with a big-hearted portrait of the station and the community that sustains it. 66 min.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Ice Skating in the Sky

Bring your owns skates and skate for free on this fifth-floor terrace-turned-ice rink.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | New Year's Day Hangover Tour

New Year's Day - Inside the Former U.S. Customs House. Discover the beautiful 1907 Beaux Arts designed Building designed by Cass Gilbert who also did the Woolworth Building. See beautiful kinds of marble, Bronze Chandeliers, and the famous Reginald Marsh Murals showing NY Harbor and the ships that were sailing in 1937. Learn about the history of this site, where fort New Amsterdam was, and the Governor's Mansion.

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2:00 pm
$15, but only...

Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation

The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.

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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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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 | Mysticism and Music from Broadway Creators

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

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