Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Multilingual Storytime at Battery Park City Library

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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 their Children’s Librarians in a friendly environment sharing stories, songs, and rhymes with a focus on international languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese.
FiDi Insiders: Drop by Rockefeller Park  House across from the library before or after the Multi-lingual Storytime for art and lawn games! (Every Thursday 3:30pm–5:00pm.) Drop by Belvedere Plaza near Brookfield after for the Strings on the Hudson (Next two Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm)
Date: Thursday, August 15th

Time: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE

 

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Annual Battery Dance Festival Week 2019

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Bring a blanket and some snacks and picnic with the performances overlooking Lady Liberty at one of our favorite parks. Celebrate the 38th year of New York City’s longest-running public dance festival presented by Battery Dance. Enjoy six days of exciting international and local dance companies against one of the most beautiful backgrounds in the city.

Date(s): Sunday, August 11th – Friday, August 16th

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park 

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Sunset Jam on the Hudson at Wagner Park

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Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

Date: Friday, August 9 (recurring Fridays, except 8/16)

Time: 6:30p – 8:00p

Location: Wagner Park

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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STEAM Night Projects at Battery Park City Library

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Toddler Story Time at the Battery Park Library

 

It’s time for Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics at the Library! A Children’s Librarian will do simple science projects and help kids create something fun!

Date: Thursday, August 8th

Time: 4:00 pm 

Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library

Age(s): Best for grades K-6

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE

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Strings on Hudson at Belvedere Plaza – Knickerbocker Orchestra, the Leadlights and The String Queens

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Strings on Hudson at Belvedere Plaza - Knickerbocker Orchestra, the Leadlights and The String Queens

 

Battery Park City hosts alfresco music on the waterfront! Join locals and visitors alike, on the water for live music.  This free event series is a great chance to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks and of course,  your dancing shoes and enjoy the live performance against the setting sun. Featuring the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra, the Leadlights, and the String Queens, on 3 separate dates in August!

Thursday, August 8th, August 15th, and August 22nd

Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

Location: Belvedere Plaza (north end of the North Cove Marina and BPC Esplanade)

To learn more and to RSVP, please visit their website HERE

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