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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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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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- Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17 New York, New York 10038
- (212) SEA-PORT / website

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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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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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- Mid-December, 7 - 9pm
- 83rd Street to 86th St (btwn 11th and 13 Aves, Brooklyn NY 11228
- website

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Check out the fabulous house lights Dyker Heights. These people go all out and the competition makes them go crazier each year.
Stroll or drive between 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue and from 83rd to 86th Street. Be warned: parking is near impossible and the traffic is really slow. If you can, find a parking spot a bit away from the hubbub and walk to the lights. Subways: D/M trains to 18th Ave; R train to 86th Street.
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October-end through mid-January Bryant Park offers ice skating. General admission and lockers are free. Bring your skates to skip the nominal rental fee. Skate 8am-midnight. The Park also holds a quaint holiday market of outdoor shops of specialty gifts.
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- Saturdays 5:45 - 7:45pm, pay-what-you-wish
- 1071 Fifth Ave (at 89th St) New York NY 10128
- (212) 423-3500 / website

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The museum displays modern and contemporary art, lectures by artists and critics, performances and film screenings, classes for teens and adults, and daily tours of the galleries led by experienced docent.
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