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In this recession, you need free things more than ever! FreeinNYC.net is dedicated to get you out of that depression, out of your parents’s house, or in better shape to buy that dress (or engagement ring, implants, retirement home, mail-order bride, pet tiger, or what it is that you do in private). If free is just too charitable for you, there are a ton of cheap, ridiculously low, promotionally almost-free, and miserly great events, brunches, hair cuts, and much more. We can get you through these hard times in style.

New York City is the greatest city in the world! That is why rent is high, dinner is expensive, and the streets are so crowded. The Tri-State area has one of the highest cost of living in the US. We understand that lately your salary (ours too) just isn’t cutting it.

Here at FreeinNYC.net we sympathize how expensive New York City really is! That is why this website is committed to spreading the word on all things free and really, very, extremely cheap in this great city. You can spend no money and still have fun, learn new things, and decorate your apartment. Save your money so you can invest in your retirement or give to a charity.

The sheer number of free activities sponsored by the city government and friendly organizations around town is truly amazing. It is more evidence that this city is fantastic. Enjoy and be well!

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Housing Works Free Pickup

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Only have 500 square feet? Need to get rid of some furniture? Donate to Housing Works Thrift Shops to feel good and get your furniture picked up for free. You can write it off on your taxes, they will pick it up, clean it, and refurbish it.

Win-win!

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SEAPORT PAST & FUTURE

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Free Public Exhibit! The Exhibit will take guests through two centuries of the Seaport’s epic changes, which have affected New York City and entire region. Visitors will be able to view archival material that shows vintage streetscapes—with the same views as they appear today—and illustrates the continuities and change over time at the Seaport.

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Christmas at the Met

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Each week, the Museum offers hundreds of events and programs that are free with Museum admission including Holiday Family Programs and films. Suggested contribution for admission.

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Christmas in Little Italy

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Celebrate Christmas in Little Italy with Festive Street Lighting, Opening Weekend Concert and Tree Lighting, Live Nativity Performances and the Annual East Meets West Christmas Parade Highlight Holiday Celebration.

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South Street Seaport

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Big Apple Chorus will provide 45-minute performances held at 6 and 7pm on Fridays and 3 and 4pm Saturdays and Sundays and special performances scheduled for 3 and 4 pm on Christmas Eve. Santa will make appearances at the Pier 17 Atrium, 3rd floor: 12 – 7 pm Thursdays & Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm he reads a story. Guests can bring their own cameras for free photos with Santa.

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Grand Central Free Light Show

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Check out Grand Central’s light show which runs every half hour on the half hour from 11am – 9pm, daily. While you’re there, stop at the MTA’s Transit Museum free Holiday train show which is located at the Shuttle Passage, next to the Station Master’s Office.

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