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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 30, 2025?

8 free events take place on Thursday, October 30 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 30 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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8 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 30, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Birdwatching | Birding in Central Park


Did you know over 280 species of birds have been documented in Central Park? This birding adventure is led by expert birder Alan Drogin who will help you spot some of them! Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, this program will introduce you to the basics of bird identification, including how to recognize birds by shape, behavior, and sound. Follow the fall migration and explore the natural wonders hidden in the heart of the city! Alan Drogin has been birding for over 30 years in 20 countries around the world and across 26 states.  He is a member of the NYC Bird Alliance (formerly Audubon), the American Littoral Society, NYS Ornithological Association, and the Linnaean Society of New York. Binoculars will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Birdwatchings, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Birding in Central Park

Film | Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988): Dark Fantasy Horror-Comedy with Michael Keaton & Winona Ryder


The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a rambunctious and unpredictable spirit to drive them out. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton Tim Burton is an American filmmaker, animator, and artist. Known for pioneering goth culture in the American film industry, Burton is revered for his fantasy, horror, and romantic films. These include Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Corpse Bride (2005), and more. Michael Keaton is an American actor. He is known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Winona Ryder is an American actress. Originally playing quirky roles, she rose to prominence for her more diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. She has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a Grammy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Academy Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Films, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988): Dark Fantasy Horror-Comedy with Michael Keaton & Winona Ryder

Talk | Explore WWII through Soviet Journalist's Accounts


Attend an event with Russian translator Robert Chandler. Moderated by Mark Lipovetsky. Vasily Grossman covered all the major battles of the Eastern Front for the Red Star, the official newspaper of The Red Army, during the Second World War. His brutally vivid reports were read by millions of soldiers and civilians alike. And, as the war draws to a close, he was one of the first to expose the horrors of the Treblinka death camp. In recent years, versions of his articles that had not been distorted by censors have been unearthed. Robert Chandler, who has translated Grossman’s epic novels of the war and its aftermath, will demonstrate what an extraordinary amount Grossman witnessed during only a few years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talks, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Explore WWII through&nbsp;Soviet Journalist's Accounts

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Concerts, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue

Workshop | Creative Wellness: Fashion Candy Art


Join fashion creative Sheila Gray for a hands-on workshop making keepsake ornaments, bookmarks, and artwork using candy bars—a fun, therapeutic activity designed to inspire creativity and promote mental wellbeing. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshops, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Creative Wellness: Fashion Candy Art

Tour | Penn Station Architecture Tour


Guides lead a walking tours focusing on iconic buildings in the area, focusing on Penn Station's design and history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Tours, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Penn Station Architecture Tour

Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum


This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
Museumss, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum

Concert | Polish & American Rhythmically Wild Contemporary Compositions with Unique Staging


The Unsound Festival challenges traditional presumptions of contemporary composition with unique staging, unlikely instrumentation, and passionate presentation. This one-night-only Unsound program unites the USA and Poland through modern musical traditions for a rhythmically wild concert showcasing the beauty and energy of footwork. The heavily syncopated, high-velocity sound of footwork fuses Chicago house, Hip-Hop, R&B, and drum and bass into energetically unstoppable dance music. Footwork's impact reaches all the way to Poland, where Lodz-based drummer Gary Gwadera has reimagined its uniquely American sound through the prism of Polish folk traditions on his album Far, Far in Chicago. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Polish & American Rhythmically Wild Contemporary Compositions with Unique Staging
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to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

Regular Price: $58.50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Concert | Jewish Melodies by Acclaimed Musicians

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | Broadway Actor in a Play About a Towering Figure in Media

Regular Price: $59
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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