Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

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The Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

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The Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

 

The Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place is the perfect indoor destination for families.  If you are looking for a fun Saturday morning activity with kids in tow, we have the perfect spot. Join us every week for everyone’s favorite kids show at Hudson Eats featuring storytelling, music, magicians and more! This annual series is hosted by Brookfield Place and is great for kids of all ages. It’s a great venue, filled with kids and other families and guaranteed to be a fun morning for all. 

Date: Saturday, November 17th

10 am Music with Astrograss

Astrograss gets kids and parents dancing and singing together, with a unique blend of bluegrass, old time, and folk music. Astrograss concerts feature sing-a-longs, dance contests, and high-energy fiddle hoedowns.

11 am Stories with LuAnn Adams

LuAnn Adams is a bit of an alchemist, turning an ordinary room into a fantastical landscape as she relates her vivid tales.

FiDi Families Insiders: The Saturday Morning Show is recurring through December 15th; no show on  November 24. 

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: 230 Vesey St. (Hudson Eats in Brookfield)

Age(s): Infant – 5 years old

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE

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Ladies Night in FiDi with Martin Busch Jewelers!

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Ladies Night in FiDi with Martin Busch Jewelers!

 

Ladies Night in FiDi returns to Martin Busch Jewelers on Friday. Just in time for the holidays, stop by this gem of a store and browse some of their new collections, fill out a wishlist for their raffle and enjoy bubbly while you shop. 

Date: Friday, November 16th

Time: 5 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: 85 John Street

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Pillowland, Based on Laurie Berkner’s Hit Song, is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

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Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

 

Pillowland is an interactive play about a boy named Stanley that cannot fall asleep. He and his friends go on an adventure to find out how to sleep, and you can tag along for the ride! Stanley always has trouble falling asleep – even counting sheep doesn’t help! When he receives an invitation to visit the Kingdom of Pillowland, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his friends Finn, Quinn and audience members are invited along for the ride! 

This show is perfect for the entire family, including the first time theater goer as we even brought our 3-month-old and did not feel out of place. My 5 & 3-year-olds are veteran theatre goers, but they especially loved this novel experience of an interactive performance. Kids and adults were all laughing hysterically and embracing the fun. All of the kids were encouraged to participate and laugh throughout the show. Veteran or newbie, your kids do not want to miss this amazing show! And, as huge fans of Laurie Berkner, we loved getting to see her song “Pillowland” come to life. 

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!
Photo: Carol Rosegg

This would make a great birthday surprise to friends or holiday gift with grandparents. We are even taking our nieces and nephews visiting from out of town that are too young for Broadway shows but want to experience the theater in NYC!

FiDi Families Insiders: Feel free to come to the show in your PJ onsies! Perfect for rolling out of bed and straight to the theater on Sunday Mornings. Stay after the show for a chance to meet the cast. 

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 14, 2019

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) at The Flea Theater

Cost: $27 per person (infants are free)

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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Smorgasburg Food Festival at the WTC

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Smorgasburg Food Festival at the WTC

 

FiDi Families is excited to welcome back Smorgasburg to Lower Manhattan!  Did you know that Smorgasburg is billed as the largest outdoor weekly food market in the United States?  Food and beverages (including a beer garden) are available for purchase. Music and kids activities will also be offered. 

The following Smorgasburg vendors have confirmed their participation:  Bona Bona Ice Cream; Burger Supreme; Ca’pisci; Chef Katsu; Chickpea & Olive; The Choripan; D’Abruzzo; Dan & John’s Wings; Dough; Home Frite; Jianbing; Mutz; Rai Rai Ken; Ramen Burger; Red Hook Lobster Pound; Ring Ding Bar; Sons of Thunder; Wood Fired Edibles and Yakitori Tatsu.

Date(s): Thursday, November 8 – Saturday, November 10th

Time: 12 noon – 7 pm

Cost: Free to attend, food and beverages available for purchase

Age(s): All ages welcome

Location: 2WTC Plaza, Fulton Street and Oculus Plaza

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Movie Nights at St. Paul’s Chapel – Rocky

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Movie Nights at St. Paul's Chapel - Rocky

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, November 9th (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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Hudson River Park’s Release of the Fishes

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Release of the Fishes marks the closing of the Hudson River Park’s Wetlab for the year. The River Project invites families to the Wetlab to learn more about the marine animals, help them thank the educational ambassadors, and release the marine life back into the Hudson River with The River Project scientists. Visitors can choose a fish from the aquarium and accompany it as it is released into the river by staff. Food and drinks from local establishments are provided and donated prizes are raffled. There are also activities for all ages, including ecology-themed games and crafts, a touch tank with crabs, snails and other native invertebrates, and a microscopy station manned by volunteers from the American Museum of Natural History.

Date: Thursday, November 8th

Time: 4:00 — 7:00pm

Location: Pier 40, South Walkway, The Wetlab at Hudson River Park (at West St. & Houston St.)

Age: All ages

Fee: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP via email info@riverprojectnyc.org

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Xtend Barre Fitness Class (swag bag, too)

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Xtend Barre Fitness Class (swag bag, too)

 

We are excited to host another fun fitness event at Xtend Barre in Tribeca. The complimentary class is available to anyone who has yet to attend one of their fun, challenging and engaging classes. The class is for all fitness levels and will get you moving and burning muscle with the one and only Jen de Leon. The registration site is open now and we will start a waitlist, once its full. Swag bags for all participants.

FiDi Families Insiders: Please arrive early to set up and be sure to bring grip socks (available for purchase at the studio). 

Date: Tuesday, November 13th

Time: 9:30 am (SHARP)

Cost: Complimentary (use code Denise)

To RSVP and to get a fun gift bag with lots of goodies, please visit the registration site HERE

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