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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 7, 2012?

31 free events take place on Sunday, October 7 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 October 7 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 October . 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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31 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, October 7, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Atlantic Avenue End-to-End Walk


On this walk, follow Atlantic Avenue from Queens to the revitalized Brooklyn waterfront. Approximately 11 miles. Bring lunch. Brisk, steady pace. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Festival | 23rd Annual Autumn Crafts Festival


AN EXPOSITION AND SALE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY AMERICAN CRAFTS. 250 Juried Craft Displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Other | Tatzu Nishi: Discovering Columbus: Visit the Famous Statue Up Close and 70 Feet in the Air


This major new artwork has been created by the Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi. The work places the 13-foot-tall statue of Columbus in the center of an American living room six stories above the city streets, recontextualizing the historical monument and temporarily transforming it into a contemporary artwork. The room will feature many of the trappings of a domestic living room—lamps, a couch, a coffee table, a television, and more—as well as custom wallpaper by the artist. Through large, loft-style windows, visitors will have dramatic views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan that will be seen from Columbus’s perspective for the first time. Pass holders are asked to climb six flights of stairs to a height of 70 feet above street level and to descend by a second set of stairs. Flat, rubber-soled shoes are strongly recommended. This exhibition is ADA accessible. If a visitor requires the use of a mobility device (e.g. wheelchair, crutches, or a cane) or has a condition that prevents him or her from using the stairs, a hoist is available. Visitors under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those between the ages of 13 and 18 may visit without an adult, however a parent or guardian must obtain a pass for them. Given the physical demands of visiting the exhibition, it is not recommended for children under the age of 5. Strollers are not permitted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first-hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Synagogue Tour


Explore one of New York City’s most dazzling architectural landmarks. Learn about the history of this pioneering house of worship and its meticulous restoration with free tours, exhibits and art activities. Tours offered at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Experience Farm Life in Manhattan: Interactive Farmhouse Tours


Take a self-guided tour, view the Collecting the Kitchen exhibit and take a quiz to see if you can identify the historic kitchen artifacts. Visit on Sunday between 11 and 3pm for the annual cider pressing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Open House: New York & Historic House Trust Festival


Celebrate the 5th annual Historic House Festival and Open House New York weekend. Enjoy free admission and events, including docent led tours, scavenger hunts, family art activities or dress up in colonial style costumes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Festival | 10th Annual OHNY Weekend


An unparalleled citywide celebration of New York City’s extraordinary architecture and design. From private residences and historic landmarks to rooftop farms and sustainable skyscrapers, OHNY Weekend offers you rare access and insight into hundreds of architecturally and culturally significant sites in all five boroughs. This annual weekend of urban exploration and architectural discovery also includes free talks; fun youth and family activities; and tours on foot, bicycle, and even by canoe. Join us in exploring and discovering the history, diversity and architecture of our city. Become inspired and enjoy your OHNY Weekend.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | 10th Annual Open House New York Weekend


An unparalleled citywide celebration of New York City’s extraordinary architecture and design. From private residences and historic landmarks to rooftop farms and sustainable skyscrapers, OHNY Weekend offers you rare access and insight into hundreds of architecturally and culturally significant sites in all five boroughs. This annual weekend of urban exploration and architectural discovery also includes free talks; fun youth and family activities; and tours on foot, bicycle, and even by canoe. Join us in exploring and discovering the history, diversity and architecture of our city. Become inspired and enjoy your OHNY Weekend.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Festival | 25th Deepavali Celebration


This is one of the largest gathering of Indians in USA, ending with a show of spectacular fireworks. Free Admission All Day Activities Bollywood Dance performance Cultural Program/Different Dances from all States of India Corporate Bazaar (Free Gifts) Children Fair/Mehendi/Rangoli Meena Bazaar (Unique Items) Food Fair (Indian Delicacies)
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Double Reed Day


Featuring Oboe and Bassoon Faculty Honoring Oboist Humbert Lucarelli. A day of Workshops, Master Classes, and Concerts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Harlem Open Studios


Visitors can explore over 30 artist studios throughout 2 floors of our West Harlem location. Guests can tour the studios, interact with the artists and learn more about a roster of innovative arts programs. Refreshments provided throughout the day! Participating artists: Babatunde Ajiboye, Elizabeth Allison, Aleathia Brown, Marcela Carvalho, Roc Cayard, Katherine L. Daniels, Diane Davis, Florencio Gelabart, Asia Ingalls, Lisa Ingram, Kelly Irwin, Frank Leslie Hampton, Erik Lindman, Les Joynes, Sung Min Lee, Summer McClinton, Florence Montmare, Ademola Olugebefola, Tara L. Parsons, Isis Samuels-Swaby, Victoria Schatz, Roy Secord, Sandra Spannan, Hugh B. Sullivan, Elizabeth Tisdale, Christopher Trujillo, Marina Tsesarskaya, Richard A. Wager, Gina Fuentes Walker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks” Tour


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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City Walk | Lower East Side Food Tour


Where can you find a historic Synagogue next to a storefront Buddhist Temple, trendy boutiques that sit comfortably beside decades-old "Mom and Pop" shops, or tenament apartments interspersed between luxury high rise condos? Look no further than the Lower East Side to discover America's great Melting Pot. Once an insular slum with the one of the world's highest population densities and lowest life expectancies, its streets tell the tales of immigrant struggles and rags to riches stories. Known for a time as Kleindeutschland (Little Germany), this neighboorhood was also the Jewish ward, home today to a mix of foreign-born Latinos and Asians as well as students and hipsters. The result is one of New York City's most dynamic and interesting neighborhoods and a food lover's paradise.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Reading | Bill Harris, award-winning playwright and poet, reads his work


BILL HARRIS is a native of Detroit whose primary intent of his work is to give voice to the African American male in his many permutations. Harris is the recipient of the 2011 Kregse Eminent Artist award and an emeritus professor at Wayne State University. His works include, the play Robert Johnson: Trick the Devil (1997 Silver Medal for Drama awarded by the International Radio Programming Organization, AUDELCO awards for Best Director and Best Play of the Year); a book of poems titled Yardbird Suite: Side One, on the first twenty years of Charlie Parker's life (Lotus Press Poetry Prize); a historical critique of minstrelsy entitled Birth of a Notion, or the Half Ain't Never Been Told (2010); and Booker T & Them: A Blues (2012), a book examining the relationships of several African Americans at the beginning of the 20th century. Harris will read prose, poetry , and drama from his selected books and join audience members for a reception afterward. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of his 2011 Kresge Eminent Artist booklet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Public Art Tour: The Real World


Exploring the (northeast) corner of the park, join contemporary art historian DOROTHEA BASILE for a fascinating look at acclaimed artist Tom Otterness’ sculpture THE REAL WORLD.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Orbit Brass Quintet


The Orbit Brass Quintet is made up of members from the Manhattan School of Music, and the Mannes College of Music in New York City. Members of Orbit Brass have played in Disney Hall in Los Angeles, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and various concert halls in Europe, and South America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Tim Burton's Oscar-Winning Beetlejuice (1988): Spooked by the Living


Stars Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton. A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Park Walk | Silent Peace Walk


Representatives from Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist groups will lead this wordless walk around Central Park to call for peace in the Middle East and around the world. Participants are free to join anywhere along the route, which heads up Fifth Ave, across Central Park North and down the park’s west side.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | John Scott, Organist


Scott is from New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Workshop | Memoir Writing Workshop


Gotham Writers’ Workshop instructor Melissa Petro will present a free introductory course on the fundamentals of Memoir Writing. Through short lectures and readings, Petro will reveal how aspiring memoirists can relay their life stories with the finesse of fiction. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to complete a short writing exercise designed to help them start their own piece of writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Watch out! Come revel in the fun, supportive vibe as we celebrate the indie improv community of NYC and beyond! Each week, two kick-ass indie teams dominate the stage, followed by the fast-paced, down-and-dirty moves of hosts Student Driver.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Screening | Frameworks Dance Film Series


The FRAMEWORKS dance film series is back for another installment. Curated by Michael Bodel, this series provide a vital stage for excellent new works of choreography for the camera regardless of their budget.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Complete Piano Works of Debussy, Concert 4


A unique series of concerts, master classes, and lectures by our gifted students and distinguished faculty. The 2012 Festival, The Rise of Modernism: Innovation and Tradition focuses on art and music from the period 1890-1939. The concert tonight is part of a series of performances by piano students, which includes the complete piano works of Claude Debussy in celebration of the 150th anniversary of his birth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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