Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Weekend Fun in FiDi

NY Laughs in Rockefeller Park

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NY Laughs, a non-profit that presents live stand-up comedy performances in NYC public spaces brings the hilarious Roy Wood, Jr. of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to their inspiring Laughter in the Park series presented in BPC. Laughter enriches lives and can make the world a better place, so come laugh out loud with your fellow New Yorkers at this community building comedy event.

Date: Sunday, July 21st

Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Rockefeller Park

Ages: All ages welcome

Fee: Free!

Please see their website for more information HERE!

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Big City Fishing at Pier 25 – FREE

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Big City Fishing at Pier 25 - FREE
Photo Credit: Hudson River Park

Hudson River Park offers kids and adults, a chance to learn how to fish and have an opportunity to learn about the Hudson River waterway and biological environment. The program, knowns as “Big City Fishing” is hosted by Hudson River Parks and participants are provided all of the essentials needed, including rods, reels, bait, and of course, fishing instruction. Spend the day outdoors and learn about water quality, fish biology and more, with the educators from Big City Fishing! 

Date: Sunday, July 21st

Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Pier 25 – North Moore Street

Ages: Kids 5+ (and adults welcome, too)

Fee: Free

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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MOCACREATE: Playful Percussion Workshop at the Museum of Chinese in America

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MOCACREATE: Playful Percussion Workshop at the Museum of Chinese in America

 

Using everyday materials such as plastic spoons, popsicle sticks, and coffee tins, create and decorate your own hand percussion instruments—drums, shakers, and more! Then, practice keeping the beat with your funky new creations.

Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The greatly expanded MOCA at 215 Centre Street is a national home for the precious narratives of diverse Chinese American communities and strives to be a model among interactive museums.

Date: Saturday, July 20th

Time: 1:00p – 4:00p

Location: 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 (b/w Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)

Age(s): All ages 

Cost: Adult $12, Children (2 and up) $8; Military, Students, and Seniors (65 and older with ID) $8. 

FiDi Families Insiders: MOCA Free First Thursdays
Free gallery admission first Thursday of each month except on major holidays. Made possible through the generosity of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and J.T. Tai & Co. Foundation.

To register for workshops and for more information please visit their website HERE.

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IBM Moonwalk at Westfield World Trade Center

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Experience the IBM Moon Walk

Want to walk on the moon? Step onto the IBM Moon Walk experience on the Oculus Main Level and see yourself as an astronaut next to the Eagle lander. After your visit to the moon, get a souvenir digital postcard to share online.

Dates: Thursday, July 18th — Saturday, July 20th

Time: 11:00am – 7pm

Location: Oculus Plaza at Westfield World Trade Center

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

 

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Join us on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 13!

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Join us on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 13!

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Join us on Saturday, July 13 at City of Water Day, a free harbor-wide festival organized by the Waterfront Alliance to get people to, on, and in the water!

In partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, the festival headquarters will be held at the Seaport District, where visitors will enjoy a day of waterfront exploration, learning, and fun, including children’s activities sponsored by Disney.

And don’t miss the one-and-only Con Edison Cardboard Kayak Race at Brooklyn Bridge Beach on City of Water Day! Teams will build their two-person cardboard vessels at Peck Slip between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, then present them for judging. At 1 pm, the cardboard boats will be paraded from Peck Slip to Brooklyn Bridge Beach, and the racing will begin at 1:30 pm!

Date: Saturday, July 13th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: Pier 16 and Pier 17 at the Seaport District

Fee: Free to attend

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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