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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 31, 2015?

31 free events take place on Saturday, October 31 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 31 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 Saturday, October 31, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | The Great Manhattan Bridge Walk


Start at GW Bridge, end at Brooklyn Bridge. Walk for about 12 hours and cross all of the bridges that can be walked over from Manhattan Island. There are 17, including the recently reopened Highbridge (aka Old Croton Aqueduct Bridge). The entire route will be 30+ miles of walking, plus 1-3 bus/subway rides. Bring water, sandwiches, snacks, and Metro Card. Moderately paced, plus there may be a “fast group” for those who want to walk faster and farther. Heavy rain at start cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 am
$3

Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest! This tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


The Drawing in the Park program offers artists of all experience levels the opportunity to create in a beautiful environment, with an instructor on hand to provide guidance and critiques. Participants are offered the chance to paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal. Artists can draw upon the actual landscapes or to draw from their own imagination. Art materials are provided and participants provide the energy and their personal vision. This event takes place Saturdays Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all. This tour takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am and Mondays and Fridays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, Wednesdays at 4pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Tour times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. This tour will take place on Saturdays from September 5 to September 26, and October 10, October 24 and October 31, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | Culture and Arts Festival: 250 Edition


The Culture and Arts Festival is back and better than ever. Swing by for a day of music, art, performance and food—and help celebrate the mansion's 250-year bond to the wonderful neighborhood of Washington Heights. Performers include Underworld Productions Opera, jazz flutist KAT Modiano, the Harlem Swing Dance Society, Brit-pop savant Bill Popp, and storyteller Bobby Gonzalez.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Party | Halloween Party


Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve in style at a family-friendly Halloween Party. This year’s event will feature live performances, hands on activities with Carmelo the Science Fellow, a costume catwalk with Fashion Emcees Tracey and Mason, and lots more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Joe Wright's Pride and Prejudice (2005): Austen Adaptation Garnered 4 Oscar Nominations


Stars: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn. Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice? 129 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Tour of the Exhibition: Art Brut in America: The Incursion of Jean Dubuffet


A tour led by the museum’s gallery guides. This tour repeats Thursday October 22, Thursday October 29, Saturday October 31, Thursday November 5, Thursday November 12, Saturday November 14, Thursday November 19, Saturday November 21, Thursday December 10, Saturday December 12, Thursday December 17, Saturday December 19, and Saturday December 26.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers. This tour takes place Saturdays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. This tour takes place Thursdays through Sundays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Music on Film: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street


Murder, mayhem, and the ultimate revenge. Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece returns to life in a bold new performance by the New York Philharmonic, starring Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. This tour takes place every day at 10am and every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Wes Craven's Scream (1996): Slasher Flick


Stars: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette. Attempting to cope with her mother's murder, Sydney and her horror movie-obsessed friends are stalked by a murderer who seems to have a hard time letting the past go. 111 min
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Geller-Anderson Duo performs works by Ravel, Beethoven, Debussy, Dohnanyi


Program: Beethoven’s Sonata No. 8 in G Major Lili Boulanger, Two Pieces Debussy Violin Sonata Dohnanyi Sonata in c# minor Ravel’s Tzigane With: Sarah E. Geller, violin, and Wenhan Anderson, piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Ivan Reitman's Oscar Nominee Ghostbusters (1984): Slimy Comedy


Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver. Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. 105 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Voices A La Carte: There Once Was A Girl Named Jenny


Music by Kurt Weill. From the Program in Vocal Performance. This performance takes place October 30 and 31 and November 1, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$5

Concert | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA. This event repeats every Saturday in October and November at 4pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Saturday 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 and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 12, 2015 to May 28, 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Guitar Symposium


Tali Roth in Recital; Sharon Isbin Master Class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Parade | 42nd Annual Village Halloween Parade


The Village tradition returns after a hiatus due to Superstorm Sandy as the the Hallelujah Halloween REVIVAL! This is one of New York City's best and most unique parades with scores of decked-out New Yorkers strutting their usually outrageous costumes along Sixth Avenue from Spring Street to 16th Street.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Solas Laughs Comedy Show


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, College Humor, MTV, and more. Free drink and prize raffle. This show repeats every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 16 to November 1.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Voices A La Carte: There Once Was A Girl Named Jenny


Music by Kurt Weill. From the Program in Vocal Performance. This performance takes place October 30, 31 and November 1, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5

Concert | Militia Vox, High-Attitude Heavy Metal


Militia Vox, known as the frontwoman of critically claimed bands Judas Priestess, Swear On Your Life and leading lady of Dee Snider's horror orchestra Van Helsing's Curse, finally steps forward as a solo artist. She unleashes dark-tinged original music and re-vamped hard-rock anthems with seriously heavy guitar riffs and attitude to burn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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