Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Cao Jun’s Art of Splash-Ink at China Institute

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Cao Jun’s art blends classical Chinese tradition with modern artistic features. From depictions of wild animals to his recent, more abstract paintings, he employs ink and splashing to render interplanetary mountain landscapes, water, and flowers. Cao Jun will discuss how he merged traditional and contemporary approaches to create a new kind of art. The event will be conducted in Chinese.

Date: Saturday, October 20th 

Time: 3 pm – 5 pm

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free, but advanced registration is requested.

To RSVP for free tickets, please visit their 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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Movie Nights at St. Paul’s Chapel – The Natural

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Movie Nights at St. Paul's Chapel - The Natural

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, October 19th (Select 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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Saturday Morning Show Presents Shira & Friends and Cardone the Magician!

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Saturday Morning Show Presents Shira & Friends and Cardone the Magician!

 

The Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place is back! 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, October 13th

10 am Music with Shira & Friends
Shira Kobren is the frontwoman and songwriter for kindie rock band Shira & Friends. She performs all over the country, bringing her high energy, catchy tunes to her favorite kinds of audiences – the ones that love to dance along with her and become part of her show.

11 am Magic with Cardone The Magician

Cardone is one of New York’s finest family entertainers and his magic show is perfect for all ages. His specialty is performing a show that both adults and kids will find exciting and mystifying!

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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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place / Hudson Eats!

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place / Hudson Eats!

 

The Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place is back! 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, October 6th

10 am Music with Mil’s Trills 

Mil’s Trills is dedicated to creating positive inclusive experiences that strive to empower and embrace young audiences and families through music. 

11 am Magic with Seth Dale 
Seth Dale’s show combines mentalism, magic, comedy and, most importantly, you! You’ll be at the center of the action in this interactive show.

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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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Downtown NYC

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at some of the best downtown bars and shops in Lower Manhattan. And, with the Cinch app, Cinch users will receive an additional 10% off with code BEER through October 7th.

Simply enter and apply the promo code to activate the offer on the Cinch app. Just another reason to support local!

 

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Downtown NYC

 

To download the Cinch app and learn more, about this great resource, that encourages users to shop and support locally owned businesses, visit their website HERE. 

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Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City

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Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City

 

One of our favorite downtown events, is the annual Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City. It’s a day filled with music and singers from around the country. And, these are not your ordinary performers. The a cappella groups will perform indie hits, pop favorites, and jazz, and are sure to impress everyone with their talent. Expect to see more than 100 singers perform their hearts out, alongside the Hudson River with views of the Statue of Liberty, as well. 

This year’s lineup includes winners of national and regional competitions whose work is regularly featured on the annual Best of College A Cappella compilation album.

♪ Berklee College of Music’s Upper Structure

♪ Columbia University’s Nonsequitur

♪ Harvard University’s The Opportunes

♪ New York University’s The Mixtapes

♪ University of Maryland’s Faux Paz

♪ Vassar College’s Vassar Devils

♪ Yale University’s Shades of Yale

Date: Sunday, September 30th

Time: 1 pm – 4 pm

Location: Wagner Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

For more information on the performing groups, please visit the Dockappella event page on Facebook HERE 

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