Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Juneteenth Celebration at Pier A

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Celebrate a uniquely American holiday from our history. Make Juneteenth flag featuring the Texas Lone Star and a starburst promising a bright future. Hear about the Federation of Black Cowboys and enjoy a ride on their horses! A guest from the African Burial Ground National Monument will share the history of the free and enslaved African people who lived in colonial New York.

Date: Sunday, June 16th

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Location: Pier A

Fee: Free 

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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Go Fish! with Father Goose at Wagner Park

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Join experienced anglers for catch-and release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River.
The day also features an art project and a nature walk. Plus: Don’t miss the kindie rock and reggae tunes of Brooklyn based king of the dance party Father Goose!

Date: Saturday, May 11th

Time: 
10AM – 1PM: CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING
11AM: ART PROJECT
11AM: NATURE WALK
12PM: FAMILY CONCERT

Location: 16 Battery Place at Wagner Park

Fee: Free

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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Basketball Group Lessons at Rockefeller Park

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Calling all kids interested in learning basketball basics like dribbling and passing with an emphasis on fun. Kids are encouraged to have fun and play with their friends, with adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. Fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required. 

Date: Monday’s (through October, except 5/27, 9/02, 10/14)

Session 1: 2:45p – 3:15p for ages: 3 – 4 years old

Session 2: 3:30p – 4:15p for ages: 5 – 6 years old

Session 3: 4:30p – 5:15p for ages: 7 and older

Location: Basketball courts at Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (located between Warren & Murray)

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Star Wars Day and I Love My Park Day

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I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event to celebrate and enhance NY’s parks and historic sites. ‘May the 4th be with you’ as you stop by the Park House for a Star Wars Day selfie and galactic scavenger hunt of Nelson A. Rockefeller Park.

When: Saturday, May 4th

Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Location:  Rockefeller Parkhouse 

Ages: All ages

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Art and Games at Rockefeller Parkhouse Every Thursday

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Let your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for fun, creative art activities. Complete your masterpiece, then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn games like tag, silly races and more!

When: Thursday, May 2nd (Recurring every Thursday through October, except July 4th)

Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Location:  Rockefeller Parkhouse 

Ages: 5 y.o. and up

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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