Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

9/11 MEMORIAL

CANCELLED — Kids’ Drop-In Activity Stations at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

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Two young girls, their hair reaching past their collars, are seen from behind as they add to a colorful hand-drawn mural honoring the victims of 9/11 in the art-making activity in the 9/11 Memorial Museum's Education Center.

 

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum with kids? Join us for drop-in activity stations tied to specific artifacts and themes in the Museum. Meant to spark conversations between children and their caregivers, our current activities offer age-appropriate entry-points into the history of the World Trade Center, the 9/11 attacks, and their aftermath.

 

Date: Saturdays through June 13th

Time: 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 — 4 p.m.

Location: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Education Center (180 Greenwich Street)

Fee: Free with Museum Admissions

Age(s): all ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE

 

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K-9 Courage Exhibition at the Oculus World Trade Center – POSTPONED

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K-9 Courage Exhibition at the Oculus World Trade Center

EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Join us for a one-day special event in the Westfield World Trade Center Oculus. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, in partnership with the Port Authority of NY/NJ and Westfield World Trade Center, will host this event where visitors can learn more about K-Courage, a special exhibition now on view and the important services working canines provide. Come “meet and greet” real dogs, from local agencies like the PAPD, NYPD, FDNY, and MSA, and emotional support dogs provided by the Tri-State Canine Response Team.

The Rescue Paw Foundation will offer a unique opportunity to adopt a dog-in-need. Visitors are welcome to pose, snap, and print a picture with their favorite K-9’s and purchase a selection of dog-related retail items from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Store.

Date: Friday, March 13th

Time: 12:00 pm — 7:00 pm

Location: 185 Greenwich Street – Oculus Westfield World Trade Center, Main Level

Fee: Free to attend

Age(s): all ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE.

 

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Fleet Week Ship Tours for Memorial Day Weekend

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with various fleet week activities. Some are in our neighborhood (9/11 Memorial) while others are nearby (Ship Tours in Staten Island & Brooklyn Cruise Terminal) but well worth the trek.

Fleet Week brings over 1,500 service members participating in tours, parades and demonstrations. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for the military and introduce children to the military world and life on the sea.

Cost: Free 

Ages: All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: Fleet Week runs through Memorial Day. Many “Ship Tours” also have helicopters and tanks to sit inside.

For more information, especially ship tours, please visit their website HERE

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Fleet Week for Memorial Day Weekend

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Navy Band

 

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with various fleet week activities. Some are in our neighborhood (9/11 Memorial) while others are nearby (Ship Tours in Staten Island & Brooklyn Cruise Terminal) but well worth the trek.

Fleet Week brings over 1,500 service members participating in tours, parades and demonstrations. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for the military and introduce children to the military world and life on the sea.

Special Event: 

Date: Sunday, May 27th

Time & Location:
8:00a — 10:30a Freedom Run starting at North Cove Marina to the 9/11 Memorial Plaza
9:00a – 9:30a The U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team performance at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza

Cost: Free 

Ages: All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: Fleet Week runs through Memorial Day. 

For more information, especially ship tours, please visit their website HERE

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Fleet Week for Memorial Day Weekend

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Navy Band

 

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with various fleet week activities. Some are in our neighborhood (9/11 Memorial) while others are nearby (Ship Tours in Staten Island) but well worth the trek.

Fleet Week brings over 1,500 service members participating in tours, parades and demonstrations. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for the military and introduce children to the military world and life on the sea.

Special Event: 

Date: Friday, May 25th

Time: 1:00p – 1:30p The U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team performance
2:00p — 2:30p Joint Reenlistment and Promotion Ceremony

Location: 9/11 Memorial Plaza

Cost: Free 

Ages: All ages welcome

FiDi Families Insiders: Fleet Week runs through Memorial Day. 

For more information, especially ship tours, please visit their website HERE

 

 

 

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