Museums and Playgrounds

Fourth Annual Math Festival at 28 Liberty Plaza (FREE)

August 16, 2019 by Teresa Wang

Fosun Hosts Free Math Festival on 28 Liberty Plaza

FiDi Families welcomes the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) to 28 Liberty Plaza for the second annual New York City Math Festival.

The full day of mathematical fun will feature hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, intriguing puzzles, brain teasers. Among other performances, educator John Chase will reveal the secrets of mathematics and demonstrate a juggler’s ability to anticipate the path of a ball or club in space and time.

The New York City Math Festival will also feature:

Performances by mathematical mimes, Tim and Tanya Chartier, in a series of fun vignettes that illustrate the concepts of estimation, tiling, and infinity
Group constructions of giant sculptures, including the amazing rainbow-colored hyberbolic Hilbert’s Rainbow with mathematician Chaim Goodman-Straus and the six-foot tall geometric structure Goldberg Variations with mathematician David Reimann. If you can thread a cable tie through a hole or count to six, you can help!
Formations of mathematical patterns using Math-on-a-Stick from the Minnesota State Fair with math educator, Chris Danielson
Engaging puzzles and brainteasers with the Julia Robinson Math Festival

Date: Saturday, August 17th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: 28 Liberty Plaza (Fosun)

To learn more about the event, please visit their website HERE

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The New York City Poetry Festival on Governors Island

July 27, 2019 by Denise Courter

Have you had a chance to visit Governors Island this Summer? If not, we have a great family-friendly event to attend, with the Poetry Society of New York. The festival features poets from over 75 poetry organizations on its three main stages; a Vendor’s Village where local booksellers, artists and craft makers sell their wares; healthy and delicious food options; a beer garden sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery, poetry-inspired installation art throughout; the Ring of Daisies open mic; and other poetic festivities. One major highlight of the festival each year is its Youth Poetry Festival, which offers children and young adults the opportunity to participate in interactive writing games, to generate new work, and to perform their work on stage alongside some of the greatest living writers. This year the festival is honored to welcome two-time poetry laureate Robert Pinsky to the island, along with over 250 other writers of all shapes and sizes. By uniting the largest community of poets in the country and offering a unique setting for literary activity, the New York City Poetry Festival electrifies arts and literature and brings poetry to new light in the public eye.

Date(s): July 27 & July 28

Time: 11 am – 5 pm

Location: Colonels Row on Governors Island

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free to attend

To learn more, find out out the ferry schedule and other events on the Gov Island, visit their website HERE.

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MOCACREATE: Playful Percussion Workshop at the Museum of Chinese in America

July 18, 2019 by Denise Courter

Using everyday materials such as plastic spoons, popsicle sticks, and coffee tins, create and decorate your own hand percussion instruments—drums, shakers, and more! Then, practice keeping the beat with your funky new creations.

Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The greatly expanded MOCA at 215 Centre Street is a national home for the precious narratives of diverse Chinese American communities and strives to be a model among interactive museums.

Date: Saturday, July 20th

Time: 1:00p – 4:00p

Location: 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 (b/w Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)

Age(s): All ages

Cost: Adult $12, Children (2 and up) $8; Military, Students, and Seniors (65 and older with ID) $8.

FiDi Families Insiders: MOCA Free First Thursdays
Free gallery admission first Thursday of each month except on major holidays. Made possible through the generosity of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and J.T. Tai & Co. Foundation.

To register for workshops and for more information please visit their website HERE.

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Hudson RiverKids Presents: Mister G

July 17, 2019 by Denise Courter

Hudson River Park brings out all of your favorite New York City family performers each week! From music to magic to interactive storytelling, Hudson RiverKids will keep your family entertained all summer long! Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and snacks or dinner!

Date: Thursday, July 18th

Time: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Location: Pier 25, towards the end of the Pier, past the volleyball courts – Enter at West Side Highway & North Moore Street

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Sail New York Harbor on the 1885 Schooner “The Pioneer”

July 3, 2019 by Denise Courter

Photo Credit: Richard Bowditch

The long holiday weekend is almost here and what better way to celebrate the 4th of July holiday and the summer than by sailing the NY Harbor?! The tall ship “Pioneer” is among the many treasures that you will find at Pier 16 and at the Seaport Museum. Set sail on Friday for a sunset sail that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Take a beautiful Sail Around New York on a historic 1885 schooner! See the sights of New York Harbor from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner PIONEER. The vessel, first launched in 1885, was built as an iron-hulled sloop to carry cargo along the Delaware River. Bring your family for an afternoon sail, a date for a sunset sail, or just yourself to enjoy history at sea. Get a new perspective on New York City with a sail on PIONEER. The best way to experience the harbor, without crowds, cars, and chaos. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages or a bottle of wine to enjoy on your sail. PIONEER sails rain or shine.

Date: Friday, July 5th

Time: 7:00 pm

Location for boarding: Pier 16

Box Office: 12 Fulton Street

FiDi Families Insiders: Enjoy a 10% discount on a sail which can also be used for entry to the Seaport Museum, HERE.

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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