Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Eataly Family Cooking Classes

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Eataly Family Cooking Classes

Why not teach your kids how to cook at a young age? Eataly Downtown NYC is inviting smaller chefs (children ages 3 to 13) to their cooking classroom for 30 minutes of culinary adventures and language learning! In this class, kids will:

  • Learn how to shape, toss, and build a pizza Napolitano with our pizzaioli from RossoPomodoro
  • Delve into the history of the dish with the Storytelling Team
  • Learn basic Italian phrases and vocabulary to speak about pizza margherita
  • Take home recipes and instructions to recreate the dish at home
  • Eat a taste of the final product

Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay and interact during the class.

Date: Sunday, April 22nd

Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Location: 101 Liberty Street – 3rd Floor – Eataly Downtown

Fee: $10

Age: 3 – 13 years

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

Join us every Saturday morning at Brookfield Place/ Hudson Eats for the latest and greatest in children’s entertainment! Kids and their grown-ups are invited to a free morning of fun, with a variety of entertainers. Bring your friends, grab a breakfast treat at Hudson Eats and enjoy indoor fun at this great destination for families. 

10 AM – Party Like Brooklyn 
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mister Marc and Mikey Palms grew up in a melting pot of music and culture. Today, the MC and DJ duo have traveled the country and the world entertaining children and adults with an interactive, action-packed dance party for all ages known as PARTY LIKE BROOKLYN.

Date: Saturday, April 21st

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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Movie Nights at St. Paul’s Chapel – A League of Their Own

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Movie Nights at St. Paul's Chapel - A League of Their Own

Whether you’re a sports fan or just enjoy a good movie, you’re invited to a special movie series. On select Fridays at St. Paul’s Chapel in Lower Manhattan they will be playing a sports movie for families to enjoy for free.  The series’ spring season features films rooted in real events with athletes who broke barriers, while fictional longshots who defied the odds highlight the fall selections. All films are rated PG and snacks are free!

Date: Friday, April 20th (continued Friday’s, watch for posts)

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Movies play at 7 PM – 9PM

Location: 209 Broadway – St. Pauls Chapel (Between Fulton Street and Vesey Street)

Age: All ages 

Fee: Free!

For more information please visit their website HERE

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The Downtown Experience Tour by The Ride – GIVEAWAY!

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FiDi Families was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this tour when it began last month. Forget going to Times Square to learn about NYC! The Downtown Experience is downtown’s very own tour packed with a TON of history about how Manhattan began, what it is today and how it got there. This tour is brought to you by The Ride, which if you aren’t familiar with who that is it’s the bus you always see in Times Square that has “stadium” seating looking out the side of the bus (SO FUN!). 

Two lucky winners will be able to win a family 4-pack of tickets to go for themselves to this awesome tour! The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 3rd!

FiDi Families Insiders: For more information about the tour itself you can check out our blog post HERE!

To buy tickets to the tour you can purchase them at the link HERE.

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Lego Build Event with FiDi Families and Habitat for Humanity

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Lego Build Event with FiDi Families and Habitat for Humanity

Join Habitat for Humanity New York City and FiDi Families at a special LEGO event at the Oculus! It’s never to early to teach your children the importance of home and philanthropy. We invite all of Habitat for Humanity’s “Little Builders” to use their imaginations and work together to build a LEGO house. 

Little builders will work in teams of four and create their LEGO houses. Prizes will be awarded to the best ones! We also will be offering light refreshments. Come and spend the day with us at our LEGO Build event!

Date: Sunday, April 29th [Read more…]

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

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Join us every Saturday morning at Brookfield Place/ Hudson Eats for the latest and greatest in children’s entertainment! Kids and their grown-ups are invited to a free morning of fun, with a variety of entertainers. Bring your friends, grab a breakfast treat at Hudson Eats and enjoy indoor fun at this great destination for families. 

10 AM – Suzi Shelton 
Suzi Shelton is an award-winning singer/songwriter who been performing for families or over 15 years, including some of the most prestigious venues and programs that are offered to families throughout NYC. 

11 AM – Yellow Sneaker Puppets
​Yellow Sneaker Puppets presents an interactive singalong with puppets, combining original songs, oldies, and traditional kids music. Sing, clap, dance, and shake your sillies out!

Date: Saturday, April 14th

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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WonderKids Presents: 2 Year Anniversary and Earth

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WonderKids Presents: 2 Year Anniversary and Earth

 

Join WonderKids for a creative dance experience where kids and parents celebrate life, self-expression, music, dance, creativity, and community. The theme for April is “Earth”, so dress up as your favorite animal, earth, fairy, tree, flower, mother nature, grass green, ocean blue, recycled costumes made out of recycled materials, the solar system, the sun, clouds, the elements…use your imagination and join the fun! 

There will also be special activities, crafting stations, hula hoop sessions, face painting, and fun interactive workshops. 

Date: Sunday, April 8th [Read more…]

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