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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 12, 2024?

21 free events take place on Saturday, October 12 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 12 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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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 12, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Kayaking on the Hudson!
free events nyc Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour
free events nyc Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary
free events nyc Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
        

Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tours, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Birdwatching | Bird Walk in Central Park


An artist-led bird walk: bird migration and more. Arrive by 9:15 AM for check-in at the venue (limited binoculars will be available). 11 am: an optional bird sit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Birdwatchings, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Bird Walk in Central Park

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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Fairs, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Street Fair

Birdwatching | Accessible Birding


The park commands sweeping views of the Palisades and the Hudson River from soaring cliffs of bedrock in northern Manhattan. Past encounters include a variety of birds such as Bald Eagles and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. The park’s 67 acres are accessible to birders of all abilities and disabilities. Accessible-friendly routes including many well-paved walkways are suitable for birders with strollers, carriages, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Accessibility is enhanced by birding guide and educator Alexandra Wang (Avian Alex), M.S. Ed., who offers augmentative and alternative communication pamphlets, Braille pamphlets and plush birds for an inclusive birding tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Birdwatchings, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Accessible Birding

Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River


Start your Saturday morning with fitness dance steps for all. Dancers of all levels (and ages) are welcome to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshops, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River

Workshop | HIIT Workout


Boxing-inspired high intensity workouts. Get your blood pumping. Strengthen your core. Getting 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise a week can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. This workshop makes it fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Workshops, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, HIIT Workout

Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Museumss, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson!


Enjoy a kayaking session - an exhilarating escape on the water. Must sign a waiver. Participants must be at least 18 years old and know how to swim. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line: first-come, first-served (last admission is at 5:30PM)
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Workshops, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Kayaking on the Hudson!

Film | The Birds (1963) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock


Mitch Brenner and Melanie Daniels meet in a San Francisco pet shop when Melanie decides to follow Mitch home. She brings two love birds as a gift, and a romance starts up. At Mitch's sister's birthday, though, the birds start attacking children, and soon, the whole town is being attacked by birds. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Tippi Hedren Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his interviews, cameo roles in most of his films, and hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, The Birds (1963) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Museums | Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Museumss, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour

Birdwatching | Island Birds Tour


Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the Island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Island Birds Tour
2:00 pm
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Concerts, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Orchestral Works by Shostakovich and More

Book Club | Philosophy Forum: John Locke


The LGBTQ+ Philosophy Forum presents opportunities to participate in informal discussions of important works of philosophy. This forum will be discussing Second Treatise of Government: "Chapter 2: On the State of Nature" by John Locke What is a human being’s natural state in the world and how does this effect how human-kind forms a government?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
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Book Clubs, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Philosophy Forum: John Locke
4:00 pm
Regular: $70
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Musicals, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, A Musical About Show Business

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Museumss, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Performance | Performance Art: The last gasp of the angry YT man


NIC Kay: The last gasp of the angry YT man explores the anger of some white men as societal norms change in America. NIC Kay is a performer, dancer, conceptual choreographer, and all-around artist who utilizes movement, history, and theory to examine relationality and yearning.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Performance Art: The last gasp of the angry YT man
7:00 pm
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Plays, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Historical Play About an American Soldier

City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront


Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
City Walks, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
7:30 pm
Regular: $40
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Concerts, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, Symphony Orchestra at a Landmark Venue
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Plays, October 12, 2024, 10/12/2024, A Modern Retelling of a Classic Play
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Performance | Music and Literature Extravaganza

Regular Price: $55
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin, J.S. Bach and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $65
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