Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library
 
 
FiDi Families are invited to join us for the last bilingual storytime (French and English) for the month: filled with songs, stories and play! 
 

Joins toi à nous pour une heure du conte bilingue (français et anglais) remplie de comptines, histoires et jeux! Pour enfants âgés entre 0 et 6 ans, accompagnés par un adulte. 

FiDi Families Insiders: There will be toys afterward for playtime with attendees and the Librarian

Date: Friday, November 16th

Time: 3:00pm

Location: 175 North End Avenue – Battery Park City Library 

Fee: Free

Age(s): Infants — 6 years old

For more information visit their website HERE

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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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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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Last Preschool Play & Kindie Rock of the Season!

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Join us for the last Kindie Rock & Preschool Play for the season! In addition to their ever popular Preschool Play, Battery Park City Parks just added a new portion in place of their Wednesday storytime! Professional musicians from the BPC Parks “Stories and Songs” program will be leading rocking story times and sing-alongs at Preschool Play.

Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Time: 10 am — 11 am

Location: 20 Battery Place – Wagner Park

Age(s): 2 – 5 yo

Fee: Free

FiDi Families Insiders:  We were told this last day will also have  face painting on hand to add some halloween fun. Everyone is encouraged to wear their costumes!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park! This is an afternoon of fun for school-age children to join in creative art activities and spirited games in Teardrop Park every Wednesday. Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome! Come enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather while completing paintings, collages, sculptures, and art projects inspired by nature! The art portion occurs during the entire duration of the program, for children who prefer this over running around!

After testing their creativity, let the lawn games begin! Starting at 4:30 children will take advantage of the Teardrop Park landscape through a number of group games. These will cater to children with an array of interests with games ranging from but not limited to dramatic play to tag and capture the flag.

Your children will come home to you with a wonderful art project and tired out from an afternoon filled with fun!

Teardrop Park is a 1.8-acre public park in lower Manhattan with shade, an irregular space, and beautiful gardens to coordinated with the development of four surrounding apartment buildings. Being that children are the most important users of Teardrop, the park is designed to fulfill the need for urban children’s natural experience. This quaint little getaway offers adventure and engages the child’s mind and body. 

Date: Wednesday, October 24th

Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: Teardrop Park (East of River Terrace; between Warren and Murray Streets)

Ages: 5 and up!

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Mommybites Healthy Halloween Party – You’re Invited!

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Mommybites Healthy Halloween Party - You're Invited!
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Halloween is almost here! Mommybites will hold six fabulous parties the week of October 22nd across Manhattan and in Brooklyn for you and your baby or toddler.
 
You are invited to enjoy a bite at a hot NYC restaurant, rock out to a kid-friendly musical performance, mingle with other moms and sample products from vendors. You’ll also go home with a fabulous swag bag!
 
FREE!!! tickets are still available at various locations. Join us and sign up today before they sell out. 
 
Date(s) Vary: See website HERE
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The Learning Experience Battery Park – Bubbles Spooky Bash – 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park Bubbles Spooky Bash - 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park invites you to join us for Bubbles Spooky Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 27th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This free family event will feature musical performances by Rolie Polie Guacamole, tennis by Super Stars Tennis, cooking by Lana Love Cake, soccer by Soccer Shots, yoga, arts and crafts, science, face painting, photo booth, refreshments, and more Halloween fun! 

Please RSVP by calling 212-797-1110 or emailing Manhattan@tlechildcare.com

We hope you can join us in costume to celebrate!

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