Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

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Swedish Midsummer Festival

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Swedish Midsummer Festival

Swedish Midsummer Festival! Marking the longest night of summer, this annual event in Wagner Park will feature traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, folk dances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and Swedish Folkdancers of New York, and pole dancing led by Scandinavian folklorist and singer Ross Sutter. Food will be presented by some of NY’s best Swedish restaurants including FIKA, The Shop at Scandinavia House, Russ & Daughters, Nordic Preserves, Smörgås Chef/Crepes du Nord, Sockerbit Sweet & Swedish, Red Rooster as well as Gigino’s. Activities will include children’s game and flower-wreath making, as well as a parade and decorating the traditional midsummer pole. 

Date: Friday, June 19th

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Concerts In Washington Market Park

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Concerts In Washington Market Park

Concerts In Washington Market Park! Welcome and enjoy the summer season with the series of concerts produced by The Friends of Washington Market Park! Dance and sing along to family friendly acts that is pleasing to people of all ages! Bring a blanket, picnic style dinner, and your kids for a night of musical fun!

This week, enjoy New York’s lively acoustic music and bluegrass scene preformed by the popular, Astrograss!

Date: Thursday, June 18th [Read more…]

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park. School-age children are invited to join in creative art activities and spirited games in magical Teardrop Park. The park is a wonderful inspiration for artists of all ages. Projects include painting, collage, sculpture, nature-based art projects, and more. The art portion takes place for the entire two-hour program. Starting at 4:30 the energetic lawn games begin. Taking advantage of the Teardrop Park landscape these group games can include dramatic play, tag, capture the flag, and running games of all sorts. Children are invited to suggest their own ideas as well.

Date: Wednesday, June 24th [Read more…]

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The Best Summer Activity Around: Reading

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The Best Summer Activity Around: Reading

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Guest Contributor: Jane Tanner (co-founder of Bookroo)

Summer is a great break from the regular routine of school and life and a wonderful excuse to explore and play in the sun. But as parents across the country know, it’s not really sustainable to play outside and go on outings all day everyday–at some point the sun starts to zap your energy and it’s time to come inside. But, going indoors doesn’t mean the fun has to stop though! My mom is a big proponent of reading, and as I was growing up, she went to great lengths to ensure that my siblings and I developed a love of reading as well. So when it was too hot to go outside and we needed some decompression time, one of our activities of choice was to have a read-a-thon. I realize now how smart my mom was, because it gave her a break too! We’d scavenge the kitchen for snacks, pop popcorn, get drinks and snuggle into couches, chairs and pillow stacks. Then we’d grab our book(s)—the number required to entertain us for an hour plus definitely varied depending on age—and hunker down for some quiet reading time for a couple of hours.

There’s something about having a read-a-thon, with the snacks and the name that made reading that much more exciting! [For more tips on how to throw a read-a-thon go here.]

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Game ON! 2015

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Game ON! 2015
 
Game On! The Downtown Alliance is once again sponsoring summer block parties. This year, the events will take place on four specific dates, which will offer an array of games and fun throughout the Water Street corridor this summer. Join your neighbors and co-workers for music, drinks, food, games and more!
 
Game On! 2015 is produced by the Downtown Alliance with creative contributions from Auster Agency and support from: 55 Water, 75 Wall Residences, Andaz Wall Street, Cedar Local, FIT + LOVE, Gregory’s Coffee, Kill Screen, LMHQ, New York Water Taxi, Pink Sparrow, Playmatics, Rooftop Films, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, RXR, Time Out New York, We Work and Yelp. 
 
Dates: June 17, July 8, August 12, September 9
 
Time: 5p
 
Ages: All ages welcome
 
Cost: Free

For a complete list of all the events and activities happening at Game On! visit the event website 

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R2R Bash

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R2R Bash

R2R Bash! Enjoy the musical performances of Somi to celebrate the 14th annual River to River Festival! The River To River artists, partners, and sponsors are hosting a block party! The North End Way-hosted block party is co-sponsored by Conrad New York, Goldman Sachs, and the local restaurants and retailers. Come out for samples and discounts from the best restaurants and shopping, in addition to activities for the whole family!

This years big event is live performance by Somi, the internationally acclaimed New African soul and jazz musician!

Date: Thursday, June 18th [Read more…]

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