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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 26, 2024?

22 free events take place on Saturday, October 26 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 26 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 26, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Film | Young Frankenstein (1974) Directed by Mell Brooks, Starring Gene Wilder


Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, a respected medical lecturer, inherits his grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. After getting settled in at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein starts to recreate his grandfather’s experiments, getting help from the servants. Eventually, he creates his own monster, and when his fiancee, Elizabeth, shows up, more problems and complications arise. Director: Mel Brooks Cast: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Madeline Kahn Mel Brooks is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, songwriter, and playwright with a career spanning over seven decades. He wrtote and directed a variety of successful farces and parodies. A recipient of numerous accolades, he is one of 18 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. Gene Wilder was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker known mainly for his comedic roles, but also for his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Young Frankenstein (1974), as well as with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989), and Another You (1991).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Young Frankenstein (1974) Directed by Mell Brooks, Starring Gene Wilder

Birdwatching | Park Birding Club


A walk through birding hotspots in the park, led by Conservancy Field Staff. Learn and build a birding community! Open to birders of all ages and experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Birdwatchings, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Park Birding Club

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 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to depoct the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Drawing in the 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 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Street Fair

Birdwatching | Accessible Birding


A picturesque green space, with promenades, lawns, and peaceful sitting areas. Located right on the coast of the East River, this park offers beautiful sights and sounds of waterbirds. Warblers, sparrows, raptors, and more also use this park as a stopover during migration.   
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Birdwatchings, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, 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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Workshops, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Discussion | Queer(ing) History


Andrea Geyer, Adam HajYahia, and Carlos Motta discuss their work as artists, researchers, and curators to explore approaches to recuperating and rehistoricizing the obscured and erased pasts of women, queer people, and sex workers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Queer(ing) History

Museums | Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Guided Tour


The tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Chinese experience in America for the last 200 years. The exhibition aims to preserve, showcase and honor the rich history and contributions of the Chinese community in the US.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free
Museumss, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Guided Tour

Tour | Walking the Harlem River: Lost Waterfronts and Buried Creeks


This walk will explore the history of lost waterways in Marble Hill and Kingsbridge, where the Harlem River was rerouted more than a century ago, and its tributaries filled in. Today, the shoreline is inaccessible, and the lowlands are prone to frequent flooding. We will follow the route of the proposed daylighting of Tibbetts Brook, which once flowed into Spuyten Duyvil Creek, and will consider how this buried waterway could be reconnected with the Harlem River, and become part of the proposed Harlem River Greenway. This walk is designed and led by Nathan Kensinger, a journalist, photographer, filmmaker and curator, who has been documenting New York City’s changing waterfront for 15 years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Walking the Harlem River: Lost Waterfronts and Buried Creeks

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 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, HIIT Workout

Film | Umma (2022) with Sandra Oh


Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother.   Director: Iris K. Shim Cast: Sandra Oh, Fivel Stewart., Dermot Mulroney, Odeya Rush, MeeWha Alana Lee, Tom Yi Sandra Oh is a Canadian and American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Rita Wu in the HBO comedy series Arliss (1996–2002), Dr. Cristina Yang in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (2005–2014), and Eve Polastri in the BBC America spy thriller series Killing Eve (2018–2022). She has received two Golden Globe Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2019, Time magazine named Oh one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Umma (2022) with Sandra Oh

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 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Island Birds Tour

Lecture | Tactics of Transmission: A Performance-Lecture


Artists Natalia Lassalle Morillo and Sofía Gallisá Muriente have researched Puerto Rican collections and holdings at the Smithsonian Institute. They share experiences navigating the imperial archive as unruly colonial subjects as well as historical gossip, findings, and revelations from their research process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
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Lectures, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Tactics of Transmission: A Performance-Lecture

Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


Informal showings of new works in varying stages of development. Showings are followed by a reception, conversation, and Q&A between the artists. With: Elliot Reed + Amelia Heintzelman w/ Dorothy Carlos
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performances, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Dance Works-in-Progress

Other | Day of the Dead Ofrenda (Offering at an Altar): A Ceremonial Celebration


Life is a Dream is an art installation inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead. The tradition is based on the belief in the connection between the living and the deceased and the everlasting link between this world and the next. On the Day of the Dead, ofrendas - offerings placed at an altar - welcome the spirits of our loved ones for one night. Attendees are encouraged to bring small photographs (copies, not originals) and cards to place on the altar to remember their loved ones (no food or candles, please). Day of the Dead is a revered celebration unrelated to Halloween.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Others, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Day of the Dead Ofrenda (Offering at an Altar): A Ceremonial Celebration

Party | Kids Halloween Block Party


Featuring music from urban cowboy musician Hopalong Andrew, pumpkin-painting, face-painting, crafts, treats, games, giveaways, and fabulous costumes. One person and one dog will win a "best costume" prize.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Kids Halloween Block Party

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.
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Museumss, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, 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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Concerts, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

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
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City Walks, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront

Classical Music | Piano Works by Phillip Glass and More


The Namekawa-Davies Duo (Maki Namekawa and Dennis Russell Davies, pianos) perform works by Philip Glass (b. 1937), Laurie Anderson (b. 1947), and Steve Reich (b. 1936).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 26, 2024, 10/26/2024, Piano Works by Phillip Glass and More
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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

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