Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Shows at Brookfield Place

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SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Shows at Brookfield Place

Elizabeth Streb’s SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) kicks off the summer programming with a thrilling and death-defying show for all ages. Daredevil performers interact with each other and different mechanics during this intense show. The company describes it as a wild kaleidoscope of action events, music, and human bodies moving around. The choreography intertwines dance, athletics, boxing, rodeo, circus and stunt work. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!

Date: Thursday, May 24th, Friday, May 25th and Saturday, May 26th

Time: 12:30pm and 6:00pm

Location: 230 Vesey Street – Brookfield Place

Age(s): All ages

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE

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FiDi Families Sunday Sail on the Clipper City with Manhattan by Sail in Battery Park!

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FiDi Families Sunday Sail on the Clipper City with Manhattan by Sail in Battery Park!
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Join FiDi Families for its first ever Family Sail on the gorgeous Clipper City tall ship. Families can arrive early for early check-in, and mingling dockside, while kids have their faces painted and get a temporary tattoo as well. Complimentary snacks and a magic show on board. The sail is guaranteed to make you fall in love with NYC as you enjoy the sun and the city views and a sail by the Statue of Liberty. Come help us kick off a summer of fun with FiDi Families + Manhattan by Sail! 

Date: Sunday, June 3rd

Time: 11am – 11:45am (dockside activities)

Sail: 12 pm – 12:45 pm

Cost: Adults = $45 / Kids = $25 / Kids 3 and under are free

To purchase tickets, visit their website HERE

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Downtown Day Camp Registration is Heating Up!

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Downtown Day Camp – Making Memories Since 1992!

Athletics – Aquatics – Arts & Sciences – The Complete Camp Experience.

1 – 8 Week Sessions – June 27th – August 24th

 

Downtown Day Camp Registration is Heating Up!
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We have been bringing the suburban day camp experience to NYC since the early 1990s, creating a true summer camp in Lower Manhattan!  We offer the widest variety of activities around, led by the most experienced and professional staff.

Our private Downtown Community Center boasts a private 75-foot pool for swim lessons – we use the beautiful Battery Park City outdoor ball fields, PS 234, PS 89, have three art studios, two dance studios, two gymnasium, and more than a dozen specialty rooms. Activities include:

Swimming Lessons, Field Sport Instruction (BPC Fields), P.E. Classes, Visual Arts, Craft Making, Pier 25 Mini-Golf, Ooey Goey Science, Lego Construction, Drumming & Music, Animal Hour, Karate, Tennis, Field Trips, Educational Animal Shows, Crazy Hat Day, Camp Carnival, and More!

Our leadership team has over 100 years of summer camp experience!  Contact us!

Bus Service Includes:  FiDi, BPC, and Lower Manhattan Stops

Book a tour or contact us for more info today!

info@downtowndaycamps.com – 212-766-1104 ext. 1250 or visit our website HERE

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Learn to Bike Workshop for Kids 2018

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Learn to Bike Workshop for Kids 2018

FiDi Families is hosting a Learn to Bike workshop for kids with the team from Bike New York, along with the Old Seaport Alliance. This is a perfect event for kids to learn how to ride a bike and ditch the training wheels. They usually get the hang of it right away but if not parents can leave with an easy-low stress technique that will have their kids riding independently in no time!

Date: Sunday, May 20th

Time: 1p – 3p

Location: Peck Slip Park 

Ages: 5 – 13 yo

Fee: The workshop is free and open to the public, but RSVP is mandatory. 

FiDi Families Insiders: All riders must be accompanied by an adult. A waiver will be provided on site, required for each rider. A bike and a helmet are mandatory. 

Visit the event website for details and registration HERE

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Spend your Summer at Downtown Dance Factory!

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Spend your Summer at Downtown Dance Factory!
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Voted “Best of New York” by New York Magazine and recognized for 3 straight years by Time Out Kids New York for its Summer Program, Downtown Dance Factory’s Summer Program is almost here!  

  • 6 Week-long summer sessions 7/2-8/10
  • Fun-filled themed program for boys & girls 
  • Full day sessions for entering Kindergarten +
  • Half day sessions for preschoolers
  • Weekly classes for kids 18 months – 3 years  

And DDF’s talented and nurturing team of dance professionals will ensure your child has the summer of a lifetime! Register now!  or contact us for more information at info@downtowndancefactory.com or call 212-962-1800.

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17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” in the Financial District

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17th Annual "Dine Around Downtown" in the Financial District

 

The Downtown Alliance is bringing together the community of downtown restaurants for the 17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” food event on Tuesday, May 22nd. The foodie event is open to the public and showcases more than 40 restaurants that call downtown home. Tickets will be sold at the event and attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from an impressive list of downtown destinations. Participating restaurants include: Adrienne’s Pizza Bar; Andaz Kitchen and Bar; ATRIO Wine Bar and Restaurant; Battery Gardens; Bavaria Bier Haus; Bay Room; Beckett’s Bar & Grill; Bill’s Bar & Burger; Blue Ribbon Bakery; Blue Smoke BPC; Bobby Van’s Steakhouse; Brushstroke; City Acres Market; Cowgirl Seahorse; Delmonico’s Restaurant; Eataly; Financier Patisserie; Harry’s Café; Harry’s Italian; Inatteso; Juice Brothers; The Ketch Brewhouse; Le District; Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina; Manhatta; OBAO Water Street; PARM battery Park; Pier A Harbor House; Route 66 Smokehouse; Sprinkles Land; Stone Street Tavern; Suteishi Japanese Restaurant; The Capital Grille; The Dubliner; The Malt House; The Tuck Room; Ulysses’ Folk House; Underdog; Vintry Wine & Whiskey, and Wei West.

FiDi Families Insiders: The event includes music by The National Jazz Museum in Harlem-All Stars.

Once again, a photo contest will be taking place, encouraging attendees to post a photo of each of their food plates on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, using the hashtag #DownIsWhatsUp to enter the contest. Clearly, the more photos (the more food you eat), the better your chances of winning a two-night stay for two at the Conrad New York. 

This fun food event is co-sponsored by the Fosun Group, which manages 28 Liberty Plaza and the Alliance for Downtown, which serves the Lower Manhattan community. 

Date: Tuesday, May 22nd (rain or shine)

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: 28 Liberty (between Liberty and Pine Streets)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Movie Nights at St. Paul’s Chapel – Cool Runnings

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Movie Nights at St. Paul's Chapel - Cool Runnings

Whether you’re a sports fan or just enjoy a good movie, you’re invited to a special movie series. On select Fridays at St. Paul’s Chapel in Lower Manhattan they will be playing a sports movie for families to enjoy for free.  The series’ spring season features films rooted in real events with athletes who broke barriers, while fictional longshots who defied the odds highlight the fall selections. All films are rated PG and snacks are free!

Date: Friday, May 11th (select Friday’s, watch for posts)

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Movies play at 7 PM – 9PM

Location: 209 Broadway – St. Pauls Chapel (Between Fulton Street and Vesey Street)

Age: All ages 

Fee: Free!

For more information please visit their website HERE

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