Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park

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Enjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice. Learn traditional Swedish folk dances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice in Sweden. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Insitute in Minneapolis. Dances led by Ross Sutter, Scandinavian folklorist. Special guest in 2018, the musicians of the Dalarnas Fiddlers Association, perform traditional Swedish folk music from their province.

Date: Friday, June 22nd

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: 20 Battery Place – Robert F. Wagner Park

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcomed

For more information please visit their Facebook page HERE.

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2018 River to River Festival

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We’ve got just four days left of the River To River Festival, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s annual summer arts and cultural festival in Lower Manhattan. Everything is FREE and open to the public!  

Catch It’s Showtime NYC!:a responsive intervention on the steps of Federal Hall by one the city’s largest street dance companies.

Date: Friday, June 22nd

Time: 4:00pm

Location: 26 Wall Street –  Steps of Federal Hall at Broad and Wall Streets.

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcomed.

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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Night at the Museums Lower Manhattan Night

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Night at the Museums Lower Manhattan Night

 

Tonight only take advantage of Nights at the Museum in Lower Manhattan where New York’s history and culture began. The museums and historic landmarks of Lower Manhattan are an American treasure. Guests are invited to explore one of the most diverse and concentrated groups of museums in the world – 14 sites all within comfortable walking distance of each other. This annual event takes place rain or shine and is completely FREE! Museums include some of our favorites. For a full list visit their website HERE. 

Remember, this is only offered one time a year! Take advantage of this event tonight.

Date: Tuesday, June 19th [Read more…]

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Every Tuesday During the Summer

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Battery Park City Parks

 

Battery Park City Authority’s 600+ summer events is in full swing (the majority of which are free) right here in our own Battery Park City Parks.  We will post a few highlights every day, but you can go through their summer booklet HERE (Page 27-29 has the calendar concise, and we have them all on our FiDi Families calendar for your convenience.)

For example: Every Tuesday for kids at Rockefeller Park (unless otherwise noted):

10:00am – 12:00pm: Preschool Play at Wagner Park
2:45pm – 3:15pm: Soccer for ages 3-4
3:15pm – 3:45pm: Young Sprouts Gardening for ages 3-5
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Soccer for ages 5-7
3:30pm – 5:00pm: Drop-In Chess
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Gardening Club for ages 6-10 ($)
4:30pm – 5:15pm: Soccer for ages 8-11 

We are excited for a great summer in the Big Apple in Battery Park!  
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Arts and Lawn Games at Teardrop Park

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Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist/educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

When: Wednesday, June 6th (recurring every Wednesday) 

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Location:  Teardrop Park (Warren Street & North End Avenue)

Ages: 5 y.o. and up

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Meet the Fishes at the Wetlab

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Kids of all ages are invited to stop by Pier 40, along the Hudson River, to “Meet the Fishes.” Kids are invited to splash with the fishes, crabs, and other Hudson River creatures at the Wetlab as The River Project officially kicks off the public season for our flow-through aquarium! 
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Refreshments will be provided at this free event and raffle tickets can be purchased at the door.

Date: Tuesday, June 5th

Time: 4pm – 7pm 

Location: Pier 40, South Walkway, Wetlab (at West St. & Houston St.)

Age: all ages

Ticket: Free with RSVP to info@riverprojectnyc.org

For more information visit their website HERE

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Battery Park Library Hosts a Multi-lingual Storytime

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Battery Park Library Hosts a Multi-lingual Storytime
 
 
Looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your little ones? Head over to the Battery Park City Library for their multi-lingual storytime. Children will have a chance to interact with staff in a friendly environment with a focus on international languages. 
 
Date: Wednesday, May 30th

Time: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library

Age(s): Children of all ages

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE

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