Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Fidi Families’ Annual Halloween Round-up

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It’s one of our favorite time of the year as kids can truly enjoy being kids. We will continuously update accordingly.

Saturday, October 20th
10:00am — 5:00pm Governor’s Island — Pumpkin Point
Returning for its second year, this time in historic Nolan Park, Pumpkin Point will bring thousands of ripe fall pumpkins to Governors Island. The patch is free to visit, and small and medium-sized pumpkins can be handpicked and purchased for a small donation that benefits the Friends of Governors Island. Surrounded by beautiful fall foliage and the village-like atmosphere of former officer’s homes, this free fall spectacular will include free live music, and pumpkin painting with the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Visitors can enjoy a fall beer garden and tasty treats including warm cider, mini pumpkin pies, “ghoulash” by Island vendor Little Eva’s, Blue Marble ice cream and more.

Sunday, October 21st
11:00am — 4:00pm Hudson River Park Pier 25 — Fall Fest
Bring your family to a full day of Fall fun in your west side backyard. Test out your Halloween costume, paint a pumpkin, go fishing, grab some cotton candy while you watch a magic show and get transported away to a world of imagination. Get ready for a spooktacular event. Activities begin at 11am and run through the day – follow the scarecrows down the Pier to find all of the fun!

Wednesday, October 24th
4:00pm Battery Park City Library — Crafternoon
Join us to make a simple Halloween craft. First come, first served. All materials will be provided. For children ages 3 and older.

Saturday, October 27th
10:00am — 12:00pm Léman Manhattan Preparatory School — Halloween Bash
Experience Downtown’s premier Halloween event for kids! For children ages infant through 3rd grade.
Live Music  *  Pumpkin Decorating *  Magic Show w/ Harrison Kramer  * Tasty Treats  *  Costume Parade

10:30am — 1:00pm The Learning Experience Battery Park – Bubbles Spooky Bash
Please RSVP by calling 212-797-1110 or emailing Manhattan@tlechildcare.com

12:00pm — 3:00pm Brookfield Place — Halloween Bash
Bring your costume-clad kids for a FANGtastic afternoon at the family-friendly Brookfield Place Halloween Bash!
Fidi Families Insiders: 10:00am — 12:00pm Brookfield Saturday Morning Show 

Tuesday, October 30th
4:00pm Battery Park City Library — Mini Trick or Treat Night
Find treats on a library scavenger hunt, but watch out for tricks!  Wear your costume to the library! Drop in anytime from 4pm to 5pm to pick up your scavenger hunt and earn treats. For children of all ages.

Wednesday, October 31st

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Cao Jun’s Art of Splash-Ink at China Institute

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Cao Jun’s art blends classical Chinese tradition with modern artistic features. From depictions of wild animals to his recent, more abstract paintings, he employs ink and splashing to render interplanetary mountain landscapes, water, and flowers. Cao Jun will discuss how he merged traditional and contemporary approaches to create a new kind of art. The event will be conducted in Chinese.

Date: Saturday, October 20th 

Time: 3 pm – 5 pm

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is requested.

To RSVP for free tickets, please visit their website HERE!

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Pipes at One at St. Paul’s Chapel

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Trinity Church is proud to announce their Pipes at One are now year-round! All are invited to these free weekly recitals showcasing our new organ, featuring New York City’s leading organists.

Dates: Recurring Fridays 

Time: 1:00 pm

Location: 209 Broadway and Fulton Street (St. Paul’s Chapel of Trinity Church Wall Street)

Age: Best for adults, but children welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE!

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Adopt A Plant at Bowling Green Park

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Come join the Downtown Alliance as they give away Dragon’s Breath (aka Celosia) as part of their Annual Green Around Lower Manhattan program.  Add a little color to your home or office by adopting one of these beautiful plants!

Date: Friday, October 19th

Time: 10a – 11:30pm

Location: Bowling Green Park (Broadway & Whitehall Sts.)

Fee: Free. Limit one per person.

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Musical Learning Time at the Battery Park City Library

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Toddler Story Time at the Battery Park Library

 

Join us at the library and sing along with songs that help you remember letters, numbers and more!

When: Thursday, October 18th 

Time: 4:00pm

Location:  175 North End Avenue (Battery Park City Library)

Age: Infants to Preschool age children. Older siblings welcome

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!

 

Learn about the Indigenous Taíno peoples Christopher Columbus encountered on the island Guanahaní on October 12, 1492. Explore the new exhibition, Taíno: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean | Taíno: herencia e identidad indígena en el Caribe and meet with Jorge Estévez (Taíno) as he addresses common questions and myths associated with Columbus Day. Gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and living legacies of Taíno people on Indigenous Peoples Day.

In this interactive space, visitors of all ages can celebrate Indigenous Peoples day by learning about Native scientific discoveries and inventions that impact our daily lives. From foods and medicines to the engineering principles of bridge-building, learn about the remarkable contributions that Native people from the western hemisphere have given to the modern world. Stop by the iAC Classroom for hands-on artmaking inspired by Taíno suns designs or create a written reflection to share your acknowledgment and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. 

FiDi Families Insiders: 

Taíno exhibition tours: 11:00am; 1:30pm; and 3:00pm
Taíno exhibition gallery demonstrations: 1:00pm – 4:00pm (drop-in)

imagiNATIONS Activity Center (iAC): 10:00am – 4:00pm (Drop-in)
iAC Classroom: 11:00am – 4:00pm (Drop-in)

Date: Monday, October 8th

Time: 10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

FiDi Insiders: While you’re there, stop by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Downtown Dance Factory – StoryDance Playgroup Returns for the Season!

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Downtown Dance Factory - StoryDance Playgroup

 

Downtown Dance Factory is one of NYC’s most loved dance studios. The studio has announced that their free StoryDance Playgroup returns for another season. The StoryDance program includes story time, a craft, dance-themed games, activities and general playtime. It’s a perfect way for parents to introduce their children to the wonderful world of performing arts in a nurturing, supportive, creative and professional environment. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Space is limited so be sure to RSVP. DDF requests that the RSVP includes the child’s name and date of birth. 

Date: Thursday, October 4th

Time: 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Location: 291 Broadway – 4th Floor 

Fee: Free

Age: 1 – 4 years

For more information and to RSVP please visit their website HERE

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