Parenting

Bank Street School Information Session in Battery Park (TONIGHT)

November 4, 2019 by Denise Courter

If you have children, entering preschool or have older kids who are currently touring middle schools, you should know about tonight’s open house in Battery Park, featuring the Bank Street School for Children. The school has been in existence since 1954 and is currently accepting students from preschool to 8th grade. Tonight’s open house is an opportunity for downtown families to meet some of the educators from this well-respected school and learn about the education programs and curriculum for incoming students.

Date: Monday, November 4th

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 6 River Terrace in Battery Park

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome to attend though the event is geared towards parents

For more information and to RSVP, please visit the registration website HERE.

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The Blue School Middle School Open House Tour – TONIGHT

October 29, 2019 by Denise Courter

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You’re invited to attend Blue School’s Middle School Open House on Tuesday, October 29th. Families are invited to explore the facilities and talk with teachers and students about their work and the school. The Blue School Middle School also offers weekly tours while school is in session.

Date: Tuesday, October 29th

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: 156 William Street

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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Halloween Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan – FiDi Families Faves!

October 23, 2019 by Denise Courter

Halloween Events and Activities

Be sure to check out all the fun Halloween events in Lower Manhattan. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites.

Check event websites for weather-related updates.

Halloween Bash at Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place transforms into a Halloween Spectacular with activities for the whole family including Cosmic Disco, a Lego Photo Op, Sweetbeatz live kids band, Drag Queen Storytime, Razzle Dazzle magic, a Costume “Catwalk” for you to strut your stuff and show off your best Halloween costume and Trick-or-Treating in many of the stores. Plus, Jam with Jamie will be performing at Monica + Andy. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes for a costume contest. This particular celebration will be from 11 am – 1 pm, which is different than the rest of the Halloween Bash, which is from 12:00 pm – 3 pm.

Date: Saturday, October 26th

Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brookfield Place

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE.

5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

How good are your Jack o’ Lantern carving skills? Bring out the best you can do and start creating your masterpiece. Please note that all pumpkins must be carved in advance. Bring CARVED pumpkins to the park to be judged in one of five categories: cutest, scariest, funniest, most creative and most realistic. Judging begins at 5:30 pm; winners announced at 6:00 pm. Battery-operated candles will be provided.

Date: Saturday, October 26th

Time: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Washington Market Park – Chambers & Greenwich St.

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Entries submitted 4:45-5:30 pm. Judging begins 5:30 pm sharp

For more information visit their website HERE.

5th Annual Léman Manhattan Halloween Bash

Léman Manhattan invites downtown families to a Halloween Bash at the Broad Street Ballroom. Kids are invited to decorate pumpkins, listen to live music and get their faces painted and more.

Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: 41 Broad Street (Broad Street Ballroom)

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: $25/family and complimentary for Léman families

RSVP HERE

Halloween Costume Parade and Party at Washington Market Park

Come dressed up and join hundreds of families parade the sidewalk then celebrate at Washington Market Park with games and more for the kids!

Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Parade starts near CitiGroup Plaza – on the corner of Beach & North Moore St. then heads south on Greenwich Street to Washington Market Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Strollers are not allowed inside the park, during the party.

For more information please visit their website HERE.

Governors Island Pumpkin Point

Halloween Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan - FiDi Families Faves!

Governors Island has transformed its own Nolan Park into “Pumpkin Point”, a free, family-friendly patch of over 5,000 pumpkins on the last two weekends in October. Families are invited to stroll through the pumpkin patch and enjoy free, Halloween-inspired arts and craft activities with Children’s Museum of the Arts including pumpkin painting and costume-making workshops, and enjoy festive fare from Governor’s Island vendors Little Eva’s & Threes Brewing.

FiDi Families Insiders: On Saturday, October 26th, kids are invited to meet at 1:00 pm for trick-or-treating at Nolan Park, while supplies last.

Date(s): Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th

Time: Regular park hours, but Pumpkin Point closes at 5:00 pm

Location: Governors Island – Nolan Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free to attend. Pumpkins and food available for purchase.

For more information, including hours of operation, ferry schedule, etc, please visit their website HERE.

Halloween Dog Costume Contest

Dog owners and their pets are invited to join the last Yappy Hour of 2019 with a costume contest hosted by Downtown Magazine. Doggie giveaways, $5 beers, photo ops, adoptable pups and a chance to win one night at Four Seasons.

FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP is required for the dog costume contest.Date: Tuesday, October 29th

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: Pier 17 at 89 South Street

Cost: Free

For more information and to register, please visit the Eventbrite website HERE.

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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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Explore Léman, Downtown’s Neighborhood School, at an Upcoming Admissions Tour

September 26, 2019 by Denise Courter

Located in the heart of FiDi at 41 Broad Street, Léman Manhattan Preparatory School provides the ideal first school experience for children starting at age 16 months. For more than a decade, Léman has been a top choice school for downtown families. 75% of Léman students live in FiDi, Battery Park City, and Tribeca.

The play-based program at our newly renovated Center for Early Childhood Education sets the foundation for children’s academic, social, and emotional success. Students receive instruction in swim, music, art, Spanish or Mandarin, and library and enjoy daily recess on our rooftop playground.

Join us for a Fall Tour or Open House. Space is limited. Register HERE.

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