Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

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StoryDance at the Downtown Dance Factory

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Downtown Dance Factory - StoryDance Playgroup

 

Downtown Dance Factory is one of NYC’s most loved dance studios. The studio has announced that their free StoryDance Playgroup returns for another season. The StoryDance program includes story time, a craft, dance-themed games, activities and general playtime. It’s a perfect way for parents to introduce their children to the wonderful world of performing arts in a nurturing, supportive, creative and professional environment. 

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DDFPlay – their indoor playspace complete with toys, games, ride-ons and more is open through the winter!  Join us Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12pm $10/child/session*  

FiDi Families Insiders: Space is limited so be sure to RSVP. DDF requests that the RSVP includes the child’s name and date of birth. 

Date: Thursday, January 3rd (Recurring first Thursday of every month)

Time: 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Location: 291 Broadway – 4th Floor 

Fee: Free

Age: 1 – 4 years

For more information and to RSVP please visit their website HERE

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French Storytime en bonne compagnie! at the Battery Park Library

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library

 

Come join us for a bilingual storytime (French and English) filled with songs, stories and play! For ages 0-6 accompanied by an adult.
 
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, December 28th (recurring Fridays)

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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A Nutcracker Themed Dance and Craft at The Craft Studio

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A Nutcracker Themed Dance and Craft at The Craft Studio

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to treat your 2-4 year old to a Nutcracker themed dance lesson and crafting party! Celebrate the holidays at The Craft Studio with Manhattan Dance Lab, in Tribeca. 

Date: Wednesday, December 19th

Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Age(s): 2 – 4 year olds

Cost: $30/child and $20/siblings

Location: 174 Duane Street (The Craft Studio)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Stories and Songs Sign Up For Spring Just Released — FREE

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Battery Park City Parks presents "Stories & Songs" 

 

Share the experience of live musical performance and creative storytelling with your little one. Professional musicians will illuminate and brighten the spirit through song, movement and dance. Rhythm instruments provided.

This program is intended for preschool children with an accompanying parent/caregiver.

Date: Recurring Wednesdays, January 9th  through April 3rd 

Time & Ages: 
Sessions 1: 9:40am – 10:20am (for 6 mos. – 3.5 year olds)
Session 2: 10:30am – 11:10am (for 13 mos. – 3.5 year olds)
Session 3: 11:20am – 12:00pm (for 13 mos. – 3.5 year olds)

Location: 6 River Terrace (at the south end of River Terrace by the Irish Hunger Memorial)

Cost: Free, registration is required. Register HERE. 

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The Playroom from Fatherly in SoHo

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The Playroom from Fatherly in SoHo

 

Come experience the reveal of Fatherly’s 100 Best Toys of 2018, featuring an RXBAR Kids jump pit, a LEGO® art gallery for kids to display their creativity, and a littleBits workshop designed to discover your inner super hero. The Playroom features a jam-packed activity schedule filled with musical performances, storytime and arts & crafts that’ll entertain parents and kids alike. And on Sunday, stop by for a free picture with Santa!

Date: Thursday, December 6th through Sunday, Decemberber 9th

Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Location: 140 West Broadway (The Playroom)

Fee: Free with RSVP

Age: All ages

For more information and to RSVP, please visit their website HERE

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Christmas Celebration at Washington Market Park!

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Christmas Celebration at Washington Market Park!

 

The Friends of Washington Market Park are excited about this year’s annual Christmas party. Come help welcome the guest of honor, Santa! This is a great opportunity for kids to say hello to Santa and let him know what they are wishing for this year. This also gives your family a chance to give back. Don’t miss out on the complimentary cookies and hot apple cider. 

Santa will be the guest of honor at our annual Christmas party! Riding to the park in style – sometimes by pedicab, sometimes peddled by an oversized elf – Santa takes requests from children on his throne stationed at the gazebo. Activities with KinderCare. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Consider supporting a local children’s organization and bring an unwrapped gift to the party!

Date: Saturday, December 8th 

Time: 2p -3p

Location: Washington Market Park 

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

 

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The Nutcracker Performed by the New York Theatre Ballet at Brookfield Place – FREE!

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The Nutcracker Performed by the New York Theatre Ballet at Brookfield Place - FREE!
Photo Credit: Julieta Cervantes

 

A holiday season isn’t complete without a performance of the classic Nutcracker. The FREE, one – hour ballet is set to Tchaikovsky’s score, and dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet will grace the stage at Brookfield Place. The choreography is led by New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael and is set in an Art Nouveau-style circa 1907. Last year hundreds of families came out for this spectacular performance in a true holiday setting. Seating is limited, first come, first served so arrive early. And, dress the kids up in their holiday finest to take photos in front of the gorgeous luminaries and decorated holiday trees. The Winter Garden is a showstopper and a great photo backdrop.

FiDi Families Insiders: Early arrival strongly suggested. Take advantage of the many food options at Hudson Eats. 

Performance Date(s): 

  • Friday, November 30: 7- 8 pm
  • Saturday, December 1: 1-2 pm & 7-8 pm
  • Sunday, December 2: 1-2 pm

Location: 230 Vessey Street – Brookfield Place

Age(s): Recommended for children 3 and older

Cost: FREE!

For more information visit their website, HERE

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