Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City

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Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City

 

One of our favorite downtown events, is the annual Dockappella Festival at Battery Park City. It’s a day filled with music and singers from around the country. And, these are not your ordinary performers. The a cappella groups will perform indie hits, pop favorites, and jazz, and are sure to impress everyone with their talent. Expect to see more than 100 singers perform their hearts out, alongside the Hudson River with views of the Statue of Liberty, as well. 

This year’s lineup includes winners of national and regional competitions whose work is regularly featured on the annual Best of College A Cappella compilation album.

♪ Berklee College of Music’s Upper Structure

♪ Columbia University’s Nonsequitur

♪ Harvard University’s The Opportunes

♪ New York University’s The Mixtapes

♪ University of Maryland’s Faux Paz

♪ Vassar College’s Vassar Devils

♪ Yale University’s Shades of Yale

Date: Sunday, September 30th

Time: 1 pm – 4 pm

Location: Wagner Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

For more information on the performing groups, please visit the Dockappella event page on Facebook HERE 

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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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Silent Summer Dance Party

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Enjoy a unique evening in Wagner Park as three QuietEvents DJs silently send booming beats through your personal headphones. Jam as evening turns to night with the ultimate NYC sunset view as a backdrop. 

Date: Saturday, August 4th

Time: 2pm – 6pm

Location: Rockefeller Park

Fee: Free to borrow headphones, but deposit required. 

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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Sunset Jam on the Hudson at Wagner Park

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Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!

Date: Fridays starting June 6th

Time: 6:30p – 8:00p

Location: Wagner Park

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Preschool Play at Wagner Park

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Preschool Play at Battery Park
Battery Park City Parks – Preschool Play

 

If you’re looking for somewhere to take your preschooler during the week look no further. Check out Wagner Park for some free preschool play and enjoy the nice weather while we still can. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play! This free program runs through October 31, 2018. Be sure to check their website for weather updates!

Date: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (weekly)

Time: 10am – 12pm

Location: 20 Battery Place – Wagner Park

Age(s): 2 – 5

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Sunset Silent Disco at Wagner Park

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Enjoy a unique evening in Wagner Park as three QuietEvents DJs silently send booming beats through your personal headphones. Jam as evening turns to night with the ultimate NYC sunset view as a backdrop. 

Date: Saturday, June 9th

Time: 6pm – 10pm

Location: 16 Battery Place at Wagner Park

Fee: Free to borrow headphones, but deposit required. 

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

 

 

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Arts and Lawn Games at 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, June 6th (recurring every Wednesday) 

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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