Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Teresa Wang

Bilingual Storytime at Battery Park City Library Hosted by Chicago’s Future Hits!

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Bilingual Storytime at Battery Park City Library Hosted by Chicago’s Future Hits!

 

Did you know that the NY Public Library at Battery Park offers a new, fun and language-driven workshop for kids? The program explores the universe of language with Chicago’s Future Hits! This incredible program was developed by Chicago Public Schools teacher and indie rock musician,  Matthew Baron. His Future Hits’ concerts are interactive and include video projections, which helps to engage the kids. Plus, workshops are bilingual (Spanish and English), and (secretly) educational. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Ask the children’s librarian for a weekly worksheet your child can complete and turn in for a small toy.

Date: Thursday, July 18th 

Time: 4:00 pm 

Location: 175 North End Avenue at the Battery Park City Library 

Ages: K – 3rd Graders

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE!

 

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Battery Park Campout – Lottery is OPEN!

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Battery Park Campout - Lottery is OPEN!

 

FiDi Families are invited to bring their sleeping bags for a Battery Park Campout. The Battery Park Conservancy will provide family tents, a lightning bug show, campfire songs, and s’mores! It’s a fun night under the stars in Battery Park with adventures provided by Battery Conservancy Educators.

The lottery opens on Monday, July 8th, at 12:00 pm and closes Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00 pm. The lottery winners will be notified on Thursday, July 11th and will have 24 hours to confirm attendance.

You will be notified by Wednesday, July 17th if you did not receive a ticket. The lottery for the August 17th CampOut will begin two weeks before the event.

Visit their website to learn more HERE.

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Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A Fulton Street

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Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A Fulton Street

 

The new Chick-fil-A on Fulton Street invites all cows to come and celebrate cow appreciation day at their restaurant! This is a really fun day for guests to dress up as cows to receive a free entree item from the menu. This could mean just a few cow spots or coming in “utterly” decked out in cow ensemble – the possibilities are endless.  

Date: Tuesday, July 9th

Time: 6:30am – 7:00pm

Location: 144 Fulton Street

Cost: Free!

Age(s): All ages welcomed.

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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FREE Rooftop Movie Night at Pier 17: Rent

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Seaport Cinema is back – and this year it’s all about the fan vote! Locals and visitors alike voted for the movies and Pier 17 is putting them up on the big screen for all to enjoy. Attendees can purchase dinner, snacks, and drinks during the movie with a full menu of sliders, tacos, popcorn, beers and more.   

Synopsis: Rent is the film version of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.

Date: Monday, June 24th

Time: Doors at 6:30 pm. The movie starts at 7:45 pm 

Location: 89 South Street – Pier 17 Rooftop

Fee: Free to attend, but RSVP is requested. 

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: The event is rain or shine. Make sure to arrive early – seating is all first come, first served.

For more information and to get your tickets please visit the website HERE.

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Annual Free Night at the Museums

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Night at the Museums

Spend a summer evening visiting the 13 excitingly diverse museums and historic sites in Lower Manhattan- all for FREE! Learn about New York City’s history, discover new heritages, and enjoy discounts at local restaurants.

Date: Tuesday, June 25

Time: 4:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Location: Various Museums in Lower Manhattan

Age(s): All ages welcomed

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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