Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Join museum staff for a storybook reading and related make-and-take activity. January’s book is SkySisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose (Ojibway).
Date: Saturday, January 11
Time: 1:00pm — 2:00pm
Location: One Bowling Green: 1st Floor, imagiNATIONS Activity Center Classroom (National Museum of the American Indian)
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
FiDi Insiders: While you’re there, swing by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center
For more information visit their website HERE!
Kick off the Year of the Rat with China Institute’s signature Lunar New Year Celebration for families. The festival opens with a lion dance followed by New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, lantern-making, educational workshops, interactive storytelling, paper cutting, New Year treats, crafts, and a special Year of the Rat puppet show by Chinese Theatre Works. Attendees can also visit the “The Art of Chinese New Year,” an interactive installation celebrating the Chinese New Year holiday and its traditional visual and performance arts.
Date: Sunday, February 2
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)
Age: All ages
General Admission: Free ticketed admission; $5 for kids’ workshop.
For the full schedule and to rsvp for free tickets, please visit their website HERE!
FiDi Families and friends are invited to the Rooftop Ice Rink at Pier 17 for a Chanukah Celebration. Join us on Sunday, December 22nd from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm as we light the Menorah, symbolizing the miracle of Chanukah. Traditional holiday fare and crafts for children will be offered.
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Pier 17 Rooftop Ice Rink
Cost: $18 for skates and entry / activities. No cost if you are not skating.
FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP requested but not mandatory.
Activities Throughout the Event
Skate to Chanukah Music
Grand Ice Menorah Lighting
Musical Performance by The FiDi Hebrew School Latkas & Sufganiyot
Face Painting
Balloon Twisting
Cotton Candy
Popcorn
Chanukah Crafts
Dreidle Mascot
To learn more and to RSVP, please visit their website HERE.
Are YOU ready for Chanukah? Don’t worry-we’ve got you covered 🙂
There is a party every day and fun for every age!
December 22nd, 3:00 pm – Chanukah On Ice at Pier 17 Winterland RSVP
December 23rd, 4:00 pm – VIP Chanukah at the NYSE RSVP
December 24th, 4:00 pm – Chanukah with Engine 4 (Kids) RSVP
December 25th, 7:00 pm – Chinese and Movie (Adults) RSVP
December 26th, 6:30 pm – FiDi Chanukah at AndazRooftop (Adults) RSVP
December 28th, 4:30 pm – Menorah Lighting at Bowling Green Park RSVP
Questions? Contacts us at Info@theJLE.com | 212-335-0613
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Ice skating in New York City is one of those classic experiences that never gets old. But there’s always room to elevate your rink game — which you can do right here with a spin on the ice atop The Rooftop at Pier 17. After a fun-filled debut last season, Winterland Rink is back and larger in size, serving up fun for the whole family and more spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Purchase daily tickets or a Season Membership today by visiting Pier17NY.com/Winterland
Open seven days a week, Winterland Rink’s schedule is packed full with fun weekly programming including themed playlist skates, and private instructional skate classes, and much more. For the youth inspired to learn to skate, children five years old and younger skate free (skate rentals not included) when accompanied by a paying adult skater. Plus, as a FiDi resident, enjoy special neighborhood pricing saving over 30% off on rink admissions or season memberships!*
For those who need a break from the cold, take shelter in The Rooftop’s warming huts that provide views of the rink, the glistening skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Chase Sapphire® cardmembers will have access to an exclusive Chase Sapphire Lounge where they can enjoy complimentary skate lockers, charging station, cozy seating, and exclusive menu items for purchase.
Skate the skyline today! For more information go to Pier17NY.com/Winterland
*See website for zip codes applicable for Neighborhood special pricing.
