Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Weekend Fun in FiDi

Music Skills: Getting Started with GarageBand at Apple World Trade Center (FREE)

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Apple Store

Whether you’ve played music before or not, learn how to start a song in GarageBand using Live Loops in this 30-minute session. You’ll get hands-on with prerecorded music patterns on iPad to find your groove. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for beginners.

Date: Sunday, September 29th

Time: 5:15pm — 5:45pm

Location: 185 Greenwich Street – Apple Store inside World Trade Center Westfield Mall

Fee: Free

Age(s): Recommended for ages 6 to 12, but my 5 and 3 year olds enjoyed it.

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Fall Family Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm

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Fall Family Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm

 

Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some kid-friendly projects in the vegetable farm. This is a fun and active event for families looking to get outside and get dirty! Farm educators will lead participants in the tasks needed to keep our farm thriving for the fall – this could include everything from planting to weeding or harvesting and spreading mulch. No experience necessary!

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Age(s): Recommended for ages 4 and up with adult supervision and participation; younger siblings are welcome.

Cost: Free. RSVP is required for this event, though you are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during the afternoon.

Location: Battery Urban Farm is located inside Battery Park at State Street between Bridge and Pearl Streets.

For additional information, please visit HERE

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10th Annual Taste of the Seaport at Pier 16 + Pier 17 at the Seaport

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10th Annual Taste of the Seaport at Pier 16 + Pier 17 at the Seaport

 

Join FiDi Families at the 10th annual event at the Seaport District. The Taste of the Seaport helps raise funds for students at the Spruce Street School as well as Peck Slip School, for much-needed enrichment programs for these wonderful neighborhood schools. Enjoy great food, live music, and family-friendly activities on the cobblestone streets of New York City’s historic  Seaport neighborhood.  Not only are there more than 40 local restaurants and vendors on hand to sample amazing food and treats for attendees but children’s activities and musical entertainment will also be available. VIP tables and early bird tickets are also available for purchase, on the website.

Date: Saturday, October 19th

Time: 12 pm – 3 pm (Followed by a block party on Front Street)

Location: Pier 16 and Pier 17

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insider: $40/5 tastes or a family pack $125/20 tastes. Tickets can be purchased at the event.

To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE.

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Go Fish at the Hudson River Park (Music, Animals, Fun, Free)!

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Go Fish at the Hudson River Park (Music, Animals, Fun, Free)!

Still deciding what to do for the weekend? It’s the last weekend of Summer, before we officially transition into Fall, so take advantage of the great weather and head outdoors to Go Fish!

Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. The day also features an art project and a nature walk. Don’t miss a live performance by Grammy Award Winning Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats!

FiDi Families Insiders: Volunteers for Wildlife will present Raptors! Get an up-close look at these fascinating birds of prey.

Date: Saturday, September 21st

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

10:00 am: –1:00 pm CATCH–AND–RELEASE FISHING
11:00 am:  ART PROJECT
11:00 am:  RAPTORS! PRESENTATION AND NATURE WALK
12:00 pm: FAMILY CONCERT

Location: Wagner Park

Cost: Free

Ages(s): All ages welcome

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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Shred-A-Thon / Textile Recycling Event (FREE)

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Shred-A-Thon / Textile Recycling Event (FREE)

Join the Downtown Alliance and Wearable Collections for a Zero Waste Event on Sunday, September 22nd. Residents are invited to drop off their unwanted documents, as well as household textiles so that they can be recycled in a safe manner. The event is free to the public and occurs rain or shine. Do your part for the environent and discard your unwanted items with the pros!

Date: Sunday, September 22nd

Time: 9 am – 1 pm

Cost: Free

Location: Hanover Square and Pearl Street

For morei information, please visit their Facebook page HERE.

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