Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Eataly Family Cooking Classes

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Eataly Family Cooking Classes

Why not teach your kids how to cook at a young age? Eataly Downtown NYC is inviting smaller chefs (children ages 3 to 13) to their cooking classroom for 30 minutes of culinary adventures and language learning! In this class, kids will:

  • Learn how to shape, toss, and build a pizza Napolitano with our pizzaioli from RossoPomodoro
  • Delve into the history of the dish with the Storytelling Team
  • Learn basic Italian phrases and vocabulary to speak about pizza margherita
  • Take home recipes and instructions to recreate the dish at home
  • Eat a taste of the final product

Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay and interact during the class.

Date: Sunday, April 22nd

Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Location: 101 Liberty Street – 3rd Floor – Eataly Downtown

Fee: $10

Age: 3 – 13 years

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

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Saturday Morning Show at Brookfield Place

Join us every Saturday morning at Brookfield Place/ Hudson Eats for the latest and greatest in children’s entertainment! Kids and their grown-ups are invited to a free morning of fun, with a variety of entertainers. Bring your friends, grab a breakfast treat at Hudson Eats and enjoy indoor fun at this great destination for families. 

10 AM – Party Like Brooklyn 
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mister Marc and Mikey Palms grew up in a melting pot of music and culture. Today, the MC and DJ duo have traveled the country and the world entertaining children and adults with an interactive, action-packed dance party for all ages known as PARTY LIKE BROOKLYN.

Date: Saturday, April 21st

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: 230 Vesey St. (Hudson Eats in Brookfield)

Age(s): Infant – 5 years old

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE

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116 Cameras viewing and post-screening discussion with Eva Schloss — Auschwitz Survivor and Stepsister of Anne Frank

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(2017, DVD, 15 mins., English) The film 116 Cameras follows Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss as she participates in the USC Shoah Foundation’s ambitious, high-tech project to preserve her testimony for future generations—via 3D digital projection. Join special guest Eva Schloss (in-person!) and director Davina Pardo for a post-screening discussion.

Date: Thursday, April 19th 

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 36 Battery Place – Museum of Jewish Heritage

Age: Adults

Fee: Free; advance registration recommended

For more information and to get Free tickets, please visit their website HERE

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3rd Annual Taste of Battery Park City

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3rd Annual Taste of Battery Park City

Taste of Battery Park City promotes a community relationship while showcasing the restaurants in Battery Park, Westfield World Trade Center and Hudson River Park.

Hosted by PS89 they will host the 3rd annual Taste of Battery Park City on April 21st along Lower Manhattan’s marina-front promenade. They are planning for another fantastic turnout and overall fantastic event full of fun, delicious food, and community spirit. So stop on by and eat some delicious food with us!

Some of the restaurants include: Eataly, Le District, Le Pain Quotidien, Naya Express, Northern Tiger, Amada, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Del Frisco’s Grille, Elvez, Financier, Grom, Harry’s, ICE, Inatteso, Parm, PJ Clarkes, Pick a Bagel, and Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, and North End Grill.

Date: Saturday, April 21st [Read more…]

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Movie Nights at St. Paul’s Chapel – A League of Their Own

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Movie Nights at St. Paul's Chapel - A League of Their Own

Whether you’re a sports fan or just enjoy a good movie, you’re invited to a special movie series. On select Fridays at St. Paul’s Chapel in Lower Manhattan they will be playing a sports movie for families to enjoy for free.  The series’ spring season features films rooted in real events with athletes who broke barriers, while fictional longshots who defied the odds highlight the fall selections. All films are rated PG and snacks are free!

Date: Friday, April 20th (continued Friday’s, watch for posts)

Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Movies play at 7 PM – 9PM

Location: 209 Broadway – St. Pauls Chapel (Between Fulton Street and Vesey Street)

Age: All ages 

Fee: Free!

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Fulton Stall Market CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Farm Share Program at the Seaport District

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Fulton Stall Market CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Farm Share Program at the Seaport District

After a successful season last year, the Fulton Stall Market (FSM) is excited to announce the continuation of their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Share program for Lower Manhattan residents and workers!

You can subscribe in advance for one month CSA shares of local vegetables, fruits, eggs, bread, and other local products from FSM’s own farmers and producers, for pick up every Thursday evening at FSM’s indoor farmers market on South Street, facing the historic waterfront, where NYC’s public markets began. 

FSM’s Spring 2018 CSA begins April 19th and runs weekly through June 21st. CSA Farm Share pick-ups take place every Thursday from 5:30pm – 8pm at 91 South Street. If you have any questions contact the CSA Coordinators at fultonstallmarketcsa@gmail.com.or stop in at the FSM’s daily indoor market at 91 South St (11:30-6 PM) or the Sunday outdoor market at Fulton St. and South Sts.(12-6 PM).
 
For more information or to signup please visit their website HERE.
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The Downtown Experience Tour by The Ride – GIVEAWAY!

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

FiDi Families was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this tour when it began last month. Forget going to Times Square to learn about NYC! The Downtown Experience is downtown’s very own tour packed with a TON of history about how Manhattan began, what it is today and how it got there. This tour is brought to you by The Ride, which if you aren’t familiar with who that is it’s the bus you always see in Times Square that has “stadium” seating looking out the side of the bus (SO FUN!). 

Two lucky winners will be able to win a family 4-pack of tickets to go for themselves to this awesome tour! The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 3rd!

FiDi Families Insiders: For more information about the tour itself you can check out our blog post HERE!

To buy tickets to the tour you can purchase them at the link HERE.

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