Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Annual Battery Dance Festival Week 2019

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Bring a blanket and some snacks and picnic with the performances overlooking Lady Liberty at one of our favorite parks. Celebrate the 38th year of New York City’s longest-running public dance festival presented by Battery Dance. Enjoy six days of exciting international and local dance companies against one of the most beautiful backgrounds in the city.

Date(s): Sunday, August 11th – Friday, August 16th

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park 

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Summer Streets 2019: First 3 Saturdays in August

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Summer Streets 2018

 

Join us for the annual celebration known as Summer Streets, a “take-over” of some of NYC’s most popular streets and neighborhoods. Traffic is redirected and locals and visitors alike have a chance to hit the pavement on their feet instead of on wheels. On three consecutive Saturdays in August, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. During last years celebration, more than 300,000 people took to the “Summer Streets”. Families will enjoy fitness classes and showcases, as well as sports activities and some great sports demos, so don’t miss it!

FiDi Families Insiders: Our favorites include: ziplining at Foley Square, fitted for a free helmet at 24th street & Park Ave, free food samples at 25th & Park Ave, and Children’s Corner at 51st street & Park Ave.

Date(s): August 3rd, August 10th and August 17th

Time: 7am – 1pm 

Locations: from Brooklyn Bridge/Foley Square to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages welcome and designed for all ages and ability levels

To learn more, please visit their website HERE

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Sunset Jam on the Hudson at Wagner Park

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Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

Date: Friday, August 9 (recurring Fridays, except 8/16)

Time: 6:30p – 8:00p

Location: Wagner Park

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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One More Week of Restaurant Week!

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Photo: Henry Hargreaves

 

NYC’s bi-annual Restaurant Week is back, and it’s just in time to try all of the new restaurants popping up in our neighborhood! Dining out is New York City’s most fabulous pastime, and NYC Restaurant Week is the only invitation you need. This summer, you’ll find special prix-fixe menus at hundreds of restaurants across town. Some of our favorites include: Reserve Cut, 10 Corso Como Café, The Capital Grille Wall Street, and Cut by Wolfgang Puck

FiDi Families Insider: Register your Mastercard to get a $10 statement credit when you spend $65 or more during NYC Restaurant Week®.

Date: July 22 — August 16

Time: Lunch and/or Dinner

Location: Various Locations

Fee: 2-course lunch $26; 3-course dinner $42

Age(s): All ages.

For more information please visit their website HERE

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French Storytime at the NY Public Library – Updated Schedule

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French Storytime at the NY Public Library - Updated Schedule

 

FiDi Families are invited to join us for a bilingual storytime (French and English) filled with songs, stories and play! For ages infant to  6 years old; must be accompanied by an adult. Please note: August 9th & 16th classes are canceled. Classes resume on Friday, August 23rd. 

FiDi Families Insiders: There will be toys afterward for playtime with attendees and the Librarian.

Date: Friday, August 23rd

Time: 3:00pm  

Location: 175 North End Avenue – Battery Park City Library 

Fee: Free

Age(s): Infants — 6 years old

For more information visit their website HERE

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