Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Hummingbird Hootenanny with Battery Park City Parks

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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

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Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – Fishing Game

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Home Depot Kid's Workshop - Fishing Game

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

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Mother’s Day Cards at the Battery Park City Library Crafternoon

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Toddler Story Time at the Battery Park Library

 

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!

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Preschool Art at Rockefeller Park

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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!

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Art and Lawn Games in Teardrop Park

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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!

 

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Trash Towers Workshop at The Skyscraper Museum

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Trash Towers Workshop at The Skyscraper Museum

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…]

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The Craft Studio Tribeca Grand Opening Day Party!

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FiDi Families has been traveling uptown for years to visit The Craft Studio on 3rd Avenue and we finally have our own location in Lower Manhattan. 

Join us in celebrating the opening of this incredible arts and craft studio, with an amazing array of crafts to create and decorate. It’s also a great stop for gift buying and is sure to be our #1 destination for birthday gifts. The event space an host parties for all sizes and ages, including adults. 

Stop in on Saturday, March 3rd for a wide variety of activities and surprises. 

 

 

The Craft Studio Tribeca Grand Opening Day Party!

 

Date: Saturday, March 3rd

Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

Location: 174 Duane Street

For more information, visit their website HERE

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