Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library

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French Storytime at the Battery Park City Library
 
 
FiDi Families are invited to join us for the last bilingual storytime (French and English) for the month: filled with songs, stories and play! 
 

Joins toi à nous pour une heure du conte bilingue (français et anglais) remplie de comptines, histoires et jeux! Pour enfants âgés entre 0 et 6 ans, accompagnés par un adulte. 

FiDi Families Insiders: There will be toys afterward for playtime with attendees and the Librarian

Date: Friday, November 16th

Time: 3:00pm

Location: 175 North End Avenue – Battery Park City Library 

Fee: Free

Age(s): Infants — 6 years old

For more information visit their website HERE

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The Learning Experience Battery Park – Bubbles Spooky Bash – 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park Bubbles Spooky Bash - 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park invites you to join us for Bubbles Spooky Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 27th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This free family event will feature musical performances by Rolie Polie Guacamole, tennis by Super Stars Tennis, cooking by Lana Love Cake, soccer by Soccer Shots, yoga, arts and crafts, science, face painting, photo booth, refreshments, and more Halloween fun! 

Please RSVP by calling 212-797-1110 or emailing Manhattan@tlechildcare.com

We hope you can join us in costume to celebrate!

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National Museum of the American Indian – Taíno Workshop (FREE)

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National Museum of the American Indian - Taíno Workshop (FREE)

 

Did you the National Museum of the American Indian hosts a series of family-friendly events and entry is free, 7 days a week? Visit the Smithsonian Museum and learn about the Taíno, who are one of the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean. Join educators in the galleries to learn more about Taíno history, culture, and worldviews from museum specialist Jorge Estévez (Taíno). Through cultural materials and live demonstrations, Jorge facilitates discussion of the persistence and depth of Taíno lifeways and living traditions.

Date: Monday, September 24th (recurring every Monday!)

Time: 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

FiDi Insiders: While you’re there, stop by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Zumba Jumpstart Classes at Battery Park (FREE)

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Zumba Jumpstart Classes at Battery Park (FREE)

 

Did you know Zumba Jumpstart classes are offered for FREE in Battery Park? If you haven’t had a chance to Zumba yet, get ready to dance, listen to fun music and sweat! Genres include salsa, merengue, hip hop and more. It’s a fun way to get fit and to learn fun dance routines. All levels welcome. 

Date: Tuesday’s (through December 18th)

Time: 10:30 am – 11: 45 am

Location: 6 River Terrace

Cost: Free

Age(s): Adults

For more information, please visit their website HERE 

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Gardening Club for Kids in Battery Park

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Gardening Club for Kids in Battery Park

 

Get the kids outside and in the dirt for a fun adventure with the Battery Park City Authority. Kids will have a chance to garden, learn about plants and socialize with other families. It’s a great chance to teach gardening skills in your own backyard. 

Date: Tuesday’s from September 4th – October 30th

Time: 4 pm – 5 pm

Age(s): 6 – 10 years old

Cost: $120 for 9 workshops

Registration can be done via email: registration@bpcparks.org and visit their website for more information HERE

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Shakespeare Downtown’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Castle Clinton in Battery Park

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Just two more nights of Shakespeare Downtown’s two week show of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Romeo and Juliet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.

Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 200 people a night. 

Date: Saturday, June 23rd & Sunday, June 24th

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

 

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Save the Date! City of Water Day 2018

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Save the Date! City of Water Day 2018

The region’s most popular harbor festival, City of Water Day returns Saturday, July 14th to Battery Park City this year! This family fun event, hosted by Waterfront Alliance, will have free boat tours, free kayak, sailing and paddle board lessons and many other recreational and educational activities.

FiDi Families is a media sponsor and will have an arts and crafts booth. There will also be games, Disney activities, giveaways, information and science experiments throughout. There is tons to do with the family so make sure you don’t miss out and get there early!

Date: Saturday, July 14th [Read more…]

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