Things to do in Lower Manhattan
It’s time for Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics at the Library! A Children’s Librarian will do simple science projects and help kids create something fun!
Date: Thursday, August 8th
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue — Battery Park City Library
Age(s): Best for grades K-6
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE
Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist/educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
When: Wednesday, August 7th (recurring every Wednesday through October 30th)
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: Teardrop Park (Warren Street & North End Avenue)
Ages: 5 years and older
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE!
Join us for a live performance of songs from NYPL’s own children’s album: NYPL Sings! Concert will take place at the Irish Hunger Memorial entrance. Please call the Battery Park City Library branch with any questions. In case of rain the event will be cancelled.
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 10:00am
Location: Irish Hunger Memorial
Fee: Free
Age(s): All ages welcomed.
For more information please visit their website HERE.
The Outdoor Rooftop Film Series continues at the Seaport District’s Pier 17 for a Disney classic, featuring Moana. The PG-rated film features the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho and was released in 2016. Run time is 1 hr and 47 minutes. SO, keep the kids up late and introduce them to the joys of the outdoor drive-in, NYC style. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with the kids, enjoy great food and drinks and meet other FiDi Families.
Film-goers are invited to enjoy dinner, snacks, and drinks during the movie with a full menu of sliders, tacos, popcorn, beers and more. And, be sure to keep an eye out for the new movie-themed snacks & cocktails each week.
FiDi Families Insiders: Arrive early to stake out your spot (seats are first-come, first-served) and settle in. RSVP to get the most up to date information and special offers throughout the season.
Date: Monday, August 5th
Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm, but the film begins at sundown)
Cost: Free
Age(s): All ages welcome
To learn more and to RSVP, please visit the registration website HERE
Foley Square Rest Stop, Duane Street between Lafayette and Centre Streets (7 AM to 10 AM)
Join international yoga pioneer and Physical Therapist, Lara Heimann to attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ standing record of 399 people executing a handstand simultaneously. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. The first 400 guests to check-in that day on-site at Foley Square (entrance to queue line on the east sidewalk of Lafayette Street at Worth Street) will receive a commemorative gift. To guarantee a spot at this once-in-a-lifetime experience, register in advance HERE.
Schedule:
On-site Registration 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Yoga Class 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Handstand Stunt 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Celebration 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Rules for Yoga Stunt Participants