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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Free Concerts on the Lawn at Washington Market Park

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Free Concerts on the Lawn at Washington Market Park

The last free concert from The Friends of Washington Market Park 2018 Summer family concert series is around the corner. This last performance will be by the band Astrograss. They are a bluegrass band formed in New York and entertaining for families. The best part is it’s free! Be sure to check out the final show in the concert series and enjoy a night of family fun.

Date: Thursday, June 21st [Read more…]

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Save the Date! City of Water Day 2018

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Save the Date! City of Water Day 2018

The region’s most popular harbor festival, City of Water Day returns Saturday, July 14th to Battery Park City this year! This family fun event, hosted by Waterfront Alliance, will have free boat tours, free kayak, sailing and paddle board lessons and many other recreational and educational activities.

FiDi Families is a media sponsor and will have an arts and crafts booth. There will also be games, Disney activities, giveaways, information and science experiments throughout. There is tons to do with the family so make sure you don’t miss out and get there early!

Date: Saturday, July 14th [Read more…]

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Get Low Event at ATRIO Wine Bar

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Get Low Event at ATRIO Wine Bar

Get Low is a Downtown Dining event every Tuesday through the Summer until August 28th. Each week a different restaurant offers 20% off of dinner for two. It is the perfect chance to discover Lower Manhattan’s incredible food scene.

This week the restaurant featured is ATRIO Wine Bar and Restaurant. Next Week is Fresh Salt and many more in the future weeks.

Be sure to check out this event and check out the website HERE for more information and future date.

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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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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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