Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Mindr Global Food Event for Families (all ages welcome)

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Mindr Global Food Event for Families (all ages welcome)

 

FiDi Families are invited to join us on June 19th for a fun event for the entire family with Mindr Global. Bring the littles and join us at Ribalta Pizza in Union Square for a conversation with the World Food Programme, Chef Cozzolino and other special guests about we can ensure no child goes hungry. Did you know that even though we produce enough food to feed every person on the planet, more than 3 million children die each year of under-nutrition? It’s a #RecipeForDisaster, but one we can solve.  Join us for an inspiring panel discussion, dine on Chef Cozzolino’s special zero-waste pizza, and learn how each of us can be a changemaker. 

In the lead-up to the event, we invite you to share your own #RecipeForDisaster. Here’s how:

  1. Open your fridge
  2. Find an item you might have thrown away
  3. Turn it into something delicious
  4. Share the recipe on Instagram using #RecipeForDisaster, tagging @mindrnyc and @wfpusa, and nominate two friends to participate

Date: Thursday, June 19th

Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: 48 E. 12th Street

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: $20

FiDi Families Insiders: Mention FiDi Families for a 10% discount on tickets

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EscapeMaker’s Local Food & Wine Eve – Fulton Stall Market Fundraiser

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EscapeMaker's Local Food & Wine Eve - Fulton Stall Market Fundraiser

EscapeMaker is hosting a series of local food and craft beverage tasting showcases inside Fulton Stall Market as a fundraiser to benefit the shop and invite the Seaport District community to discover the market open daily (11am-6:00pm), and its CSA. 

To celebrate their Plate & Escape blog series, which launched in the fall of 2017, the EscapeMaker team is bringing together local farmers and producers, along with their artisanal sips and bites, to inspire guests to visit these hard-working and impressive artisans in action at their farms and destinations upstate and around the Northeast region. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Thursday, February 8th

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Seaport – Fulton Stall Market

Age: All ages, 21+ to drink

Fee: Free to enter!

For more information please visit their site HERE.

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Gingerbread Workshops at the Church Street School for Music and Art

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Gingerbread Workshops at the Church Street School for Music and Art

 

It’s Gingerbread House time! This holiday season, families are invited to the best place for creating a work of art at the Church Street School for Music and Art. This fabulous destination is celebrating its 27th anniversary! The family-friendly gingerbread workshops are a great way to introduce your kids to the tradition of building a gingerbread house without making a mess at home! If your children love candy and love to be creative, sign up for the Church Street Schools annual Gingerbread House decorating workshop. Kids and grownups alike will have a chance to dig into some great candy offerings as they build their gingerbread dream house.

With live music, staff on hand to refill candy and a fun atmosphere, it is a true holiday destination. Kids will enjoy kicking off the holiday season at this great destination in Lower Manhattan, and they will love the assortment of candy that is offered during the workshop.

As a parent of kids, who love to bake, this has become our annual family tradition. For parents who dread the cleanup after baking with kids or decorating holiday cookies, this is definitely for you! 

Date:  December 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th

Time: Saturdays at 2:15p & 4p / Sundays at 11a, 1p & 3p

Cost: $100 per gingerbread house 

Location: 74 Warren Street

Ages: All ages welcome

For additional information, please visit: http://churchstreetschool.org/gingerbread/

 
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Holiday Lights at Battery Park’s South Cove

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Holiday Lights at Battery Park's South Cove

 

Join us for a cozy evening in South Cove with caroling, warm beverages, cookies, and the Battery Park City community! If you would like to donate a gift to Stockings with Care, please bring a new, unwrapped gift to the event. 

Date: Thursday, December 7th 

Time: 5:45 pm

Location: South Cove (MAP)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

For more information and to see the complete line up of entertainment, please visit their website HERE!

 
 
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Skate with the Stars Ice Show at Brookfield Place

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Skate with the Stars Ice Show at Brookfield Place

The Rink at Brookfield Place partners with Proud Nation Inc and Battery Park City Authority to feature a grand scale opening ice show, called “Stars United.” Directed by Karl Giant, supported by Millennium Hilton, the show will be held at 6 pm followed by a chance to Skate With The Stars at 7 pm.

Hosts Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov will be joined by fellow Olympians, Kimmie Meissner and Jeremy Abbott for an evening of skating performances, live music, and cirque style performing arts. Adding to the fun, Billboard 16-time #1 artist and “Dance Music Artist of the Decade” Kristine W, Billboard four-time #1 artist Jason Walker, and Autumn Turner from The Voice, will fire up the chilly crowd with special musical acts.

Date: Sunday, December 3rd 

Time: 6 pm – 7 pm (public skate from 7 pm – 8:30 pm)

Location: 230 Vesey Street

Fee: Show is free. Charge for ice skating 

Age(s): All ages (trainer pushers available for additional charge)

For more information on the show, ice skating and more, visit their website HERE

 
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Donate Goods For Hurricane Relief

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Donate Goods For Hurricane Relief

The Downtown Alliance is asking that our community please donate and help the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, specifically Puerto Rico.

There are a number of ways to help those affected. One way is by donating these materials:

  • diapers
  • baby food
  • Batteries
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Also, the city is accepting financial donations which Governor Cuomo set up to help called Statewide Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico . There are 18 firehouses and EMS stations across the boroughs where you can donate the materials listed above. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Please note the city is ONLY taking donations of the items listed above for goods. No other items accepted, thank you.

Date: Monday, October 2nd – Friday, October 6th and Monday, October 9th – Friday, October 13th

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: 65 Broadway – 4th Floor – Downtown Alliance Public Safety Office

For more information and other locations to donate please visit their website HERE.

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Sage Fitness: Workout for PUERTO RICO

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Sage Fitness: Workout for PUERTO RICO

New Yorkers and all downtowners are invited to join the team from Sage Fitness to raise money for the people of Puerto Rico. All levels of yogis are invited to workout at the Sage Fitness studio, to help support our friends and family in Puerto Rico in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma. 

Sage Fitness has partnered with Common Sense CPR founders Goeff Gohacki and Vanessa Anton to help raise funds for supplies for Puerto Rico. They are focusing on bringing diapers, portable solar chargers, and water filtration, although the list may include other items.  They plan to visit and drop off supplies, monthly. Their first trip to Puerto Rico is October 9th. 

Date: Monday October 2nd

Time(s): 6 pm – 6:45pm OR 7 pm – 7:45pm

Location: 139 Fulton Street, #809

FiDi Families Insiders: Pilates Mat & Indian Club Swinging in each class.

RSVP: Please email info@sagefitness.com to reserve your spot as space is limited.

Cost: Pay as you wish. Suggested donation $40 per class.

Please Note: 100% of the proceeds will go to purchase supplies for Puerto Rico, being transported by Common Sense CPR.

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