Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Weekend Fun in FiDi

3rd Annual “Learn to Bike” Workshop with Bike New York, Sponsored by NY Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

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3rd Annual "Learn to Bike" Workshop with Bike New York, Sponsored by NY Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

 

FiDi Families is hosting our 3rd Annual “Learn to Bike” workshop for kids with the team from Bike New York. This is a perfect event for kids to learn how to ride a bike and ditch the training wheels. They usually get the hang of it right away but if not parents can leave with an easy-low stress technique that will have their kids riding independently in no time!

Complimentary water provided by Tickle Water, KIND Snacks and GoGo squeeZ will be available, while supplies last. 

Date: Saturday, May 18th

Time: 1p – 3p

Location: Peck Slip Park 

Ages: 5 – 13 yo

Fee: The workshop is free and open to the public, but RSVP is mandatory. 

FiDi Families Insiders: All riders must be accompanied by an adult. A waiver will be provided on site, required for each rider. A bike and a helmet are mandatory. 

Visit the event website for details and registration HERE

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Go Fish! with Father Goose at Wagner Park

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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. Plus: Don’t miss the kindie rock and reggae tunes of Brooklyn based king of the dance party Father Goose!

Date: Saturday, May 11th

Time: 
10AM – 1PM: CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING
11AM: ART PROJECT
11AM: NATURE WALK
12PM: FAMILY CONCERT

Location: 16 Battery Place at Wagner Park

Fee: Free

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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FiDi Families Sunday Sail on the Clipper City with Manhattan by Sail in Battery Park!

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Come help us kick off a summer of fun with FiDi Families + Manhattan by Sail!

Join FiDi Families for our 2nd Annual Family Sail on the gorgeous Clipper City tall ship. Families can arrive early for dockside fun – face painting, balloon twisting, and temporary tattoos!  Complimentary snacks provided by GoGo squeeZ, KIND Snacks, and Tickle Water. Plus, enjoy a magic show on board. The sail is guaranteed to make you fall in love with NYC as you enjoy the sun and the city views and cruise by the Statue of Liberty. A full assortment of refreshments & simple snacks are available for purchase on board, in addition to the complimentary snacks during the FiDi Families sail. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Use the link HERE to purchase tickets for the FiDi Families sail, which includes kids activities and magic show! Use the promo code will be FIDIFam19 at checkout, to receive $5 off each ticket purchased. 

Date: Sunday, May 19th

Time: 12: 30 pm – 1:15 pm (dockside activities)

Sail: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Tickets: Adults = $45 / Kids = $25 / Kids 3 and under are free

To purchase tickets, visit their website HERE

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Kids Food Festival at Brookfield Place – May 11th & May 12th

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Kids Food Festival at Brookfield Place - May 11th & May 12th

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The Kids Food Festival returns to Lower Manhattan at Brookfield Place. The goal of the Kids Food Festival is to encourage families with children of all ages, to learn about balanced food choices in a fun and engaging environment, that empowers children to make these decisions for themselves! 

Attendees will have a chance to learn about the importance of achieving balance in food choices, through fun activities and sampling snacks. Get your forks ready for a weekend full of flavorful fun! Appetites of all ages will be satisfied! FiDi Families will have a booth with food crafts, so stop by and say hello.  We hope to see you there!

Appetites of all sizes will enjoy:

  • Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt
  • The James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion: ticketed hands-on cooking classes.
  • Kids Food Festival Community Performance Area: free performances including cooking demos and live entertainment.

Date: Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: 230 Vesey Street at Brookfield Place 

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free general admission and hands-on cooking classes $25 dollar ticket per child

For more information and for tickets please visit their website HERE.

 

 

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First Annual ShinDig on Governors Island – FREE

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First Annual ShinDig on Governors Island - FREE

 

Governors Island is now open for the season and visitors are invited to the first annual “ShinDig”. Kids and grownups are invited to visit this gorgeous island and learn first-hand how Governors Island is tackling climate change through resilient design, zero-waste goals and thriving new ecosystem.

Participants are encouraged to explore the island, after they have done their part,  with special perks and discounts from a variety of food and recreation vendors! Don’t leave too early or you’ll miss the closing party at 3 pm, which features free treats, prizes, music, lawn games and more. 

All ages are welcome! Bring your friends, family or colleagues and sign up for one of two project shifts: 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. Sign up now!

Line-up:

  • All-day event headquarters in Colonels Row with music, food, beer garden, games, kids’ activities and more!
  • 10am-12pm: first wave of Island-wide volunteer projects
  • 1pm-3pm: second wave of Island-wide volunteer projects
  • 3pm: Closing reception with treats, prizes and giveaways
  • Plus, all day-long discounts for all participating volunteers from our on-Island vendors!

Date: Saturday, May 4th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm (park is open until 7 pm)

Location: Colonels Row

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: The ferry is free all weekend! 

For more information, please visit the Governors Island website HERE

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