Events

Meet the Director of downtown’s new middle school Oct 22-24

October 18, 2019 by Denise Courter

Downtown will have a new kind of middle school in 2020, and it will be led by Robert Smith, one of the world’s most visionary educators and an expert in adolescent development.

Join us this coming week for a series of events featuring Robert Smith and his vision for Pine Street Middle School, a groundbreaking new approach, capturing the unique energy and spirit of adolescence in an engaging learning model that invites social collaboration through dynamic and relevant inquiry. Additional features include international travel, Spanish immersion, advanced STEM and extensive use of the city and region as curriculum.

Smith will present “Unlocking the Power of Adolescence” on Wednesday, October 23rd at 9 am. Join us for his talk and sign up for a special school tour led by Smith on Tuesday, October 22nd or attend one of our info sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.

You will also have an opportunity to meet Green Ivy Schools Founder, Dr. Jennifer Jones and Pine Street School Head Eileen Baker.

Students in 3rd Grade and higher are also welcome.

Feel free to contact us at admissions@greenivy.com or (212) 235-2304 with questions. We look forward to seeing you next week!

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Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Class at Le District

October 17, 2019 by Denise Courter

Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Class at Le District

Calling all ghouls, goblins, and great artists!

Come get spooky or silly at Le District’s Pumpkin Painting Class, hosted in our Garden District from 10:30 am – 12 pm.

From crazy faces to kooky colors, we want to see how festive you can get! We’ll supply the pumpkins, paint, and decorations -you supply the creativity!

While enjoying crafts a Halloween masterpiece, enjoy complimentary pastries, orange juice, tea, and coffee: when the spooktacular jack-o-lantern is complete, guests are encouraged to either bring their art home to enjoy or leave it on display at Le District for the Halloween season -come back and visit your creation any time!

Date(s): Sunday, October 20th & Sunday, October October 27th

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location: 225 Liberty Street at Le District

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: $30/child plus ticket handling fee

To register for the 10/20 date, please visit their Eventbrite link HERE.

To register for 10/27 date, please visit the Eventbrite link HERE.

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Sukkos Family Fest at Pier 17 this Sunday! Facepaint. Balloons. Pizza. Music.

October 17, 2019 by Denise Courter

Facepaint. Balloons. Pizza. Music. Crafts. Sounds like fun?

Join us this Sunday for Sukkos Family Fest at the Seaport! Children (and parents ;-)) will enjoy a Pizza lunch, build their own edible Sukkah, shake the Lulav and lots more!All the children will receive musical instruments and learn holiday songs with Judy – “Morah Music” on her guitar.

Date: Sunday, October 20th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: At the Seaport – Pier 17 Promenade – 89 South Street

RSVP Required HERE

Questions? Contacts us at info@theJLE.com | 212-335-0613

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The Hunt, Presented by Friends of Bogardus Plaza

October 14, 2019 by Denise Courter

The Friends of Bogardus Plaza are hosting the 4th Annual Great Tribeca Scavenger Hunt. It’s a fun afternoon with the whole family and involves lots of missions including local trivia questions, location-based questions, and some creative video/photo missions.

Teams race around the neighborhood searching for clues, completing creative missions and answering trivia questions for points. The top teams will take home bragging rights AND some pretty awesome prizes. You’re not going to want to miss this! Teams are directed to each mission by an iPhone app that is known as the “GoGame”. More details will be shared, upon registration.

RULES

Teams must have a minimum of 3 players.
At least one player on each team must be over age 16.
All attendees must have their own ticket.
All attendees must accept waiver terms & conditions.
Game is limited to a maximum of 35 teams.
Points and winners are determined off-site by GoGame & all decisions are final.
All tickets are non-refundable.
The Hunt will take place in light rain or shine.

Date: Sunday, October 20th

Time: 3pm – 4:30 pm

Age(s): 7 and older

Cost: $35/player (kids are 7 are free)

Location: Bogardus Plaza at Hudson and Reade in Tribeca

FiDi Families Insiders: Players will receive a complimentary Sleuth Sack, while supplies last.

For a complete overview, list of prizes and to purchase tickets, please visit the registration link HERE

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Malibu Farm Presents: Farm Stand and Petting Zoo at Pier 17 (UPDATE BELOW)

October 12, 2019 by Denise Courter

UPDATE: The Petting Zoo is no longer a part of today’s festivities!!!

If you haven’t already heard the good news, Malibu Farm, a Southern California farm-to-table dining spot, has opened its doors at the Seaport District’s Pier 17. In honor of their opening and to celebrate, the restaurant is hosting a fun family-friendly event to welcome local’s to their new restaurant. They are bringing the farm to the City with Malibu Market on the Heineken Riverdeck, with farm stands from local markets, a petting zoo and a live DJ set by @Pamelatick and more.

Date: Saturday, October 12th

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Pier 17 / Heinken Riverdeck / Malibu Farm

Cost: Free to attend

For more information, visit their website HERE.

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