Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Church Street School Gingerbread House Workshops

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Church Street School Gingerbread House Workshops

The holiday season is upon us, and the team at Church Street School is hosting virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops and offering kits for purchase, to create at home. So, don’t let Covid stop the holiday fun! Register now for a virtual Gingerbread Workshop with endless icing, candy, cheer, and live music!

2020 Virtual Gingerbread House Workshop

Sunday, December 20th

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FiDi Families Insiders: Register with code FiDiFamilies to receive $5 off!

Visit their website for more details HERE

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Winter Solstice 2020: 1st Annual Lantern Festival + Labyrinth of Light

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Winter Solstice 2020: 1st Annual Lantern Festival + Labyrinth of Light

Save the date for an inspiring community event, presented by the Secret Lantern Society NYC – they are bringing the NYC community together to collectively celebrate the amount of light we have available to us, with its first annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival and Labyrinth of Light, at Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their lanterns to the festival to lighten up the night. The Labyrinth, an ancient concept used for meditation and ritual across the world, will be lined with candles in the center of Domino Park and can accommodate 10-20 groups at a time. Timed tickets will also ensure safe social distancing is in place.

The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival will begin at sundown or approximately 5:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. It will feature musical accompaniment by Jarrod from @brooklyn_healing_arts and hot chocolate and cider provided by Tacocina. The festival will bring the NYC community much-needed light and celebrate its return, sooner than later.

Date: Monday, December 21st

Time: 5 pm – 8 pm (approximate time)

Location: Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

RSVP: Required by registering HERE

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Allow Conrad to Take Care of Your Holiday Cooking

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Allow Conrad to Take Care of Your Holiday Cooking

 

Conrad New York Downtown’s renowned culinary team is here to help take the prep out of holiday home cooking with exclusive to-go holiday experiences, perfect for entertaining friends and families throughout the holiday season.

Holiday Feasts Start at $60 per person

Featuring Harissa Rubbed Angus Ribeye Steak, Flying Pig Farm Glazed Ham and savory accompaniments such as Winter Vegetable Gratin and Roasted Baby Potatoes

Platters for Entertaining Start at $10 per person

Featuring Mediterranean Mezze, Charcuterie Platter and Brie en Croûte

Questions? Contact Conrad New York Downtown at 212.945.0100 or atrio.restaurants@conradhotels.com

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Chanukah Wonderland – Pod Style!

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Chanukah Wonderland – Pod Style!

 

Have your family experience the holiday at Chanukah Wonderland – Pod Style!

Children will build their own LEGO Dreidel, watch the Chanukah Story in 3D, make some awesome Chanukah crafts, sing holiday songs, enjoy delicious Chanukah treats and much more! Book a 45-minute slot for your family.

Date: Sunday, December 13th

Time: 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Location: The FiDi Hebrew School – 2 Gold St (originally Montessori School)

Cost: $36/family (free for FiDi Hebrew School families)

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: All Covid 19 guidelines will be followed.

For more info, please visit our website HERE or call us at 212-335-0613.

Chabad FiDi & The FiDi Hebrew School

Feel free to join at any of our other Children’s Chanukah programs:

Order a “Chanukah in a Box” Kit

Have a Safe and Healthy Winter!

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Winter Roundup of NYC Ice Skating Rinks

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Christmas in NYC is the most magical time of the year. And the silver lining of 2020 is having no tourists to crowd your view and reduced wait times at your favorite ice rink! Here are our favorite spots to take in the Holiday Décor while getting in some easy exercises.

 

1. The Rink @ Brookfield Place

Located in our own neighborhood, The Rink is named #1 Rink to skate in New York by Curbed NY and Thrillist! 2020 #1 Outdoor Rink in New York by AAA Northeast Magazine! The Rink has returned for the season!

Hours of Operation:

  • Weekdays 2 pm – 9:15 pm
  • Weekends 9 am – 9:15 pm

Location: Outside Brookfield Place on the Waterfront Terrace (230 Vesey St)

Fee: Prices vary, starting at $15/hour

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

FiDi Families Insiders: While there, check out Luminaries inside Brookfield’s Winter Garden. You can also find QR codes that reveal a virtual reindeer, find all 9, and receive a free gift from the concierge.

 

2. The Rink @ Bryant Park

The only Rink that allows you to skate for free if you bring your own skates, this famous Rink is also home to the Bank of America Winter Village. All tickets have to be reserved by touchless online orders. There are also dates where they play retro music!

Hours of Operation:

Open now through Jan 3, including holidays

Time: 8 am – 10 pm (check their online schedule; open later on certain days)

Location: Bryant Park (41 West 40th Street)

Fee: Free, if you bring your own skates!

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

 

3. The Rink @ Rockefeller Center

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Skate under the most famous tree in the world at Rockefeller Center and enjoy all of the Christmas decor on 5th Avenue before or after your time! Open now through Jan 17, including holidays.

Hours of Operation:

9 am-midnight

Location: Rockefeller Center (Enter on 49th Street between 5th and 6th avenues only)

Fee: Prices varies ($5 for children under 5 before 11 am! & free for 1 chaperone)

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

FiDi Families Insider: If your child is 5 or under and you choose an early slot before 11, the fee is $5 per child & free for 1 chaperone!

 

4. IC Ice Rink @ Industry City

The IC Ice Rink powered by Volvo Car USA is Brooklyn’s best-kept secret as it’s a lesser-known rink, but with all the fun and photo opportunities with their Christmas Decor and roller skating rink and mini golf all within the vicinity. Industry City is worth the trek!

Hours of Operation:

  • Thursday’s 4 pm  – 8 pm
  • Friday’s 12 pm – 8 pm
  • Saturday’s 10 am – 8 pm
  • Sunday’s 10 am – 6 pm

Location:

Industry City (220 36th Street, Brooklyn. Courtyard 5/6)

Fee:

  • $12 Ticket Fee (adults, children, and seniors)
  • $10 Skate rentals.
  • $10 Skate Aid
  • $5 Helmet
  • $5 Bag check

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

 

5. Wollman Rink @ Central Park

Skate in the middle of Central Park near the beloved Central Park Zoo. Wollman Rink ” offers ice hockey, a skating school, party facilities, skate rentals, and lockers. ”

Hours of Operation:

Mondays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fridays 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sundays 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Location: Central Park (830 5th Ave. Enter the Park at 59th Street and 6th Avenue, or 59th Street and 5th Avenue.)

Fee:

Monday – Thursday: Adults: $12, Kids (11 & under): $6, Seniors: $5
Friday – Sunday & Holidays: Adults: $19, Children (11 & under): $6, Seniors: $9
Skate Rentals: $10
Locker Rentals: $5 + $6 refundable deposit
Spectator Fee: $5

Age(s): All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: All public skaating is CASH ONLY

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

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