Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Museums and Playgrounds

9/11 Memorial’s Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day Registration is OPEN!

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9/11 Memorial’s Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day Registration is OPEN!

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Registration has begun for the 9/11 Memorial’s Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Day, which takes place on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Join the community in a special gathering to remember and represent the resilience of our city. The route begins in lower Manhattan and takes participants through scenic Battery Park with iconic views of One World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty. The 5K Run/Walk finishes adjacent to the Memorial Plaza where Community Day takes place, which is an event free and open to the public featuring activities and entertainment for all ages.

FiDi Families Insiders: Use code FIDI2019 to receive $5 off registration. 

For more information and to register please visit their website HERE

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Chinese New Year Family Festival 2019 at the China Institute

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Kick off the Year of the Pig with China Institute’s signature New Year Celebration for families. The festival opens with a lion dance followed by New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, lantern-making, Music at China Institute workshops, Chinese New Year Woodblock Printing with Dr. Li Mingjie, a puppet performance by Yu’er Liu, face painting, New Year treats, games, and a special music performance by the Stephanie Chou Trio.

Date: Sunday, February 10th 

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

General Admission: Free
Ticketed Workshops: Member: Adult $15, Children $5; Non-Member: Adult $20, Children $5

For the full schedule, and to RSVP for workshop tickets, please visit their website HERE!

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The Rubin Museum of Art

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This is the last week for the Matti Braun interactive exhibit we enjoyed so much. It is worth the subway ride out of the neighborhood. It is on the fifth floor and children must be accompanied by adults and carefully walk across the wooden discs as it is surrounded by water, and I was told many people have fallen in. We walked slow and made it across. The kids even wanted to cross it several times, which was not a problem as there was only a few people in line at any given time.

We also loved their just released Wheel of Intentions located on the first floor. Museum goers can type in their intentions and then spin the wheel to “see” it being sent up towards the ceiling. This reminded me of the luminaries that Brookfield has during the holidays, but the kids still wanted to stay here all day. Good thing this installation just opened and will be there until January 2020. 

 

Date: Now through February 4th

Time: 11:00 am — at least 5:00 pm (closing time varies by day)

Location: 150 West 17th St. (The Rubin Museum of Art)

Age: All ages

Cost: $19/adult, but Free during Family Sundays 

FiDi Insiders: If you attend their Free Family Sundays Program Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm — 4:00pm to participate in their crafts and/or tour, you will also get free admission to the Museum!

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Yellow Sneaker Show at The Museum Of Jewish Heritage

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New Families, New Traditions

 

Families are invited to join the musical group Yellow Sneaker and their puppet pals. The concert will feature a Jewish holiday or value including: caring for the environment, friendship and love and kindness. Families, musicians and puppets will sing and learn together as a welcoming community.

Yellow Sneaker features the Brooklyn-based performers and teaching artists Ora and Yoshie Fruchter.

Date: Sunday, January 13th

Time: 10:30 am

Location: 36 Battery Place – Museum of Jewish Heritage

Ages: Infants – 4 years old

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit here

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Native Art Market at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Native Art Market in New York

 

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary items for purchase directly from artisans. Nearly 40 Native artists from North and South America participate in the weekend market, offering a wide selection of handcrafted items, including jewelry, bead work, pottery, prints, and sculpture.

Date: Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd 

Time: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm

Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian, Diker Pavilion)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

FiDi Insiders: While you’re there, stop by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

 

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