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Celebrate America’s Independence at Fraunces Tavern Museum

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Celebrate America’s Independence at Fraunces Tavern Museum

 

Celebrate America’s Independence at Fraunces Tavern Museum with $1 admission to the Museum all day long!

Go on a FREE guided tour at 1 pm (included with regular Museum admission), snap a photo in our Colonial Costume Photobooth, and see the Valuable exhibition before it closes on July 8th.

About Fraunces Tavern Museum: Its mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the American Revolutionary era through public education. This mission is fulfilled through the interpretation and preservation of the Museum’s collections, landmarked buildings, and varied public programs that serve the community.

Location: 54 Pearl Street

Hours on July 4th: 12 pm – 5 pm

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information, please visit their website HERE. 

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Brunch with Kids at Blue Ribbon Federal Grill!

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Brunch with Kids at Blue Ribbon Federal Grill!

 

Did you know Blue Ribbon Federal Grill, located at 84 William in the Financial District hosts a weekend brunch, which also happens to be kid-friendly? Kids brunch menu items range from $10 – $13 for kids and have become a FiDi favorite. 

The Bromberg Brothers and the team behind Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen bring their eclectic downtown energy to the heart of the Financial District.  Blue Ribbon Federal Grill is located in the ground floor of the AKA Wall Street at the corner of William Street and Maiden Lane.  Federal Grill’s menu embodies the abundant “something for everyone” approach that has guided the Bromberg’s throughout their careers.

Location: 84 William Street (AKA Hotel)

Brunch Hours: 11 am – 4 pm (Saturday and Sunday)

For more information, please visit their website HERE. 

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City of Water Day at Pier 16 and Pier 17 at the Seaport – FREE

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City of Water Day at Pier 16 and Pier 17 at the Seaport - FREE

FiDi Families is excited to announce we are a media sponsor of the annual “City of Water Day”. Now in its 12th year, this annual event is a free harbor-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and its partners to get people to, on, and in the water to celebrate our waterfront and champion a climate-resilient New York Harbor.

A Waterfront Festival at Piers 16 and 17 in Lower Manhattan’s Seaport District will offer visitors the chance to get to know local marine life; participate in crafts and science experiments, and meet the many organizations that connect us to our waterfront.
Nearby, the Con Edison Cardboard Kayak Race will delight fans of all ages, as 15 teams build and race cardboard boats. Free PortNYC Boat Tours will be offered across New York City, and there will be 50+ free satellite events throughout the region to celebrate our coastline and champion a climate-resilient New York Harbor. Experience your waterfront on City of Water Day!

The Howard Hughes Corporation® returns as the event’s presenting sponsor. The South Street Seaport Museum is at the helm as this year’s festival partner, offering visitors to Piers 16 and 17 in Lower Manhattan’s Seaport District exciting opportunities to get to know local marine life; participate in crafts, science experiments, and other water-related activities; and learn about the work of the many organizations that connect New Yorkers to our waterfront, work towards resiliency, and protect
and preserve our resources. The Con Edison Cardboard Kayak Race will return to Lower Manhattan on City of Water Day, and free PortNYC Boat Tours on all kinds of vessels, from tall ships to tugboats, will be offered from homeport docks throughout New York City.

Look out for the FiDi Families tent and join us for a fun craft and snacks! 

Date: July 13th

Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Seaport at Pier 16/Pier 17

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Event is rain or shine

Click HERE for more information.

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18th Annual River to River Festival 2019

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18th Annual River to River Festival 2019
Photo credit: Cory Weaver, courtesy of the Fisher Center at Bard.

 

Arts and culture are a big part of the fabric of New York City. Lower Manhattan is no exception. Residents and visitors are fortunate to have in our midst, the Lower Manhattan Community Council, which showcases a variety of art exhibits, cultural showcases and so much more. This year, the LMCC as it is known presents the 18th annual River To River Festival, which is Lower Manhattan’s free summer arts festival. 

Performances and events (from art exhibits to rooftop movies) celebrate artistic and creative diversity in all its forms throughout spaces in Lower Manhattan. This year’s festival encourages the discovery of what arises when we all slow down. Take advantage of this incredible programming and explore the east and west sides of downtown, from river to river. 

Date(s): Tuesday, June 18th through Saturday, June 29th 

Various Times & Locations

Fee: Free to attend

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Wagner Park (FREE)

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Wagner Park (FREE)

 

One of our most favorite events in Battery Park…the Swedish Midsummer Festival! Enjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice. Learn traditional Swedish folk dances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice in Sweden. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Insitute in Minneapolis. Dances led by Ross Sutter, Scandinavian folklorist. 

Date: Friday, June 21st

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: 20 Battery Place – Robert F. Wagner Park

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information please visit the website HERE.

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