Don’t miss this opportunity to treat your 2-4 year old to a Nutcracker themed dance lesson and crafting party! Celebrate the holidays at The Craft Studio with Manhattan Dance Lab, in Tribeca.
Date: Wednesday, December 19th
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Age(s): 2 – 4 year olds
Cost: $30/child and $20/siblings
Location: 174 Duane Street (The Craft Studio)
For more information, please visit their website HERE
Kick off the Battery Park City Park’s fall season booklet with a celebration of our small but mighty friend, the hummingbird. Join us for a day of feathered frenzy featuring a hummingbird watch zone, a bird-watching and nature walk, and a live performance and hum-along with bluegrass band Astrograss. Make bird wings and masks and help us weave a human-sized hummingbird nest!
Date: Saturday, September 8th
Time:
11:00am: Art Projects
11:30am: Bird-watching/Nature walk
12:00pm: Family Concert featuring Astrograss
Location: South Cove (near 50 Battery Place)
Fee: Free, but RSVP HERE
Ages: All ages welcome
For more information, visit the website HERE
Did you know that Home Depot offers free workshops for kids of all ages? The Manhattan location in the Flatiron District hosts the monthly series, on the 1st Saturday of every month. Though the location is not in Lower Manhattan, it is worth sharing, since its always a fun and worthwhile trip out of the hood.
This months craft is a fishing game to help tackle educational and developmental skills.
FiDi Families Insiders: Participants keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Home Depot workshop apron, and a commemorative pin (while supplies last).
Date: Saturday, July 7th
Time: 9a – 12p
Location: 40 West 23rd Street (Home Depot)
Ages: All
Fee: Free but RSVP suggested
To register and for more information visit their website HERE
Join us to make a Mother’s Day card. First come, first served. All materials will be provided.
When: Wednesday, May 9th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue (Battery Park City Library)
Age: 3+ y.o.
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE!
Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint, and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age-appropriate projects planned by an art educator/artist. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
When: Thursday, May 3rd
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Rockefeller Park
Ages: Infants — 5 years old
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, May 2nd
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Teardrop Park (Warren Street & North End Avenue)
Ages: 5 y.o. and up
Cost: Free
For more information visit their website HERE!
The Skyscraper Museum wants to teach you how to recycle but in a fun way! People recycle bottles, paper, and clothing all the time. But did you know that buildings are recycled too? Come learn how builders reduce waste by reusing materials from older buildings to create new ones. Kids will make their own “Trash Towers” from recycled materials that they can tear down and rebuild over and over again.
Date: Saturday, April 28th [Read more…]
