Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Let’s celebrate summer with our Native storytelling sisters share some of their favorite stories about colors, animal spirits, and family in this collection of Native American Indian tales.
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue at the Battery Park City Library
Ages: Best for ages 4 to 10 years old.
Cost: Free.
For more information visit their website HERE!
Shakespeare Downtown returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery with Hamlet on select days for 2 weeks. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Hamlet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.
Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 250 people a night.
Date: Thursday — Sunday: June 13 — 16 & 20 — 23
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park
Ages: Adults, but kids welcome
Fee: Free
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An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. Space is limited.
Date: Every Tuesday through October
Time: 3:15p – 3:45pm
Location: North Rockefeller Park
Ages: 3 – 5 years old
Fee: Free
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Hudson River Park brings out all of your favorite New York City family performers each week! From music to magic to interactive storytelling, Hudson RiverKids will keep your family entertained all summer long! Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and snacks or dinner!
Date: Mondays, through September 16th
Time: 4:00 pm — 4:45 pm
Location: Pier 25, towards the end of the Pier, past the volleyball courts – Enter at West Side Highway & North Moore Street
Age(s): Recommended for ages up to 6 years old. All ages welcomed
Fee: Free!
For more information visit their website HERE.
Delightfully enigmatic band leader Sweet Megg, imbues each song with her own concoction of melancholy and euphoria. The Wayfarers seamlessly incorporate elements of New Orleans and Harlem swing, Parisian cabaret, and gut bucket blues into one charming musical performance.
Date: Thursdays, June 6, 13, and 20
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial
Fee: Free
Age(s): All ages welcomed.
For more information please visit their website HERE.