Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Children’s Museum of the Arts

Children’s Museum of the Arts at Today’s Hudson River Kids

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The CMA Launches Drawn to Language

Hudson RiverKids brings together hands-on learning and entertainment with a multitude of interactive programs and performances all made with kids especially in mind. Come join the fun – we take play seriously!

Date: Mondays, through September 16th

Time: 4:00 pm — 4:45 pm

Location: Pier 25, towards the end of the Pier, past the volleyball courts – Enter at West Side Highway & North Moore Street

Age(s): Recommended for ages up to 6 years old. All ages welcomed

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Children’s Museum of the Arts 3rd Annual Kids Fair

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Not exactly in our neighborhood, but still below 14th Street and still a blast to enjoy. Join us outside for our 3rd Annual CMA Kids Fair! Spend the afternoon creating art and memories alongside friends and family with the guidance of CMA Teaching Artists. Enjoy a fun shopping experience filled with a unique selection of artisanal goods and services from local, family-friendly vendors and artists.

Date:  Sunday,  May 20th

Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Location: 103 Charlton Street (between Varick and Hudson Streets)

Fee: Free

Age: All ages

For more information visit their website HERE

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Valentine’s Day Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan

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Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to gather the kids and check out some fun things to do in Lower Manhattan. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites and shared details and website information on how to register and learn more. Share the love! 

Valentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan

 

Valentine’s Day Card MakingValentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan

Create a crafty Valentine’s Day card for the whole family. 

Date: Wednesday, February 8th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: 175 North End Avenue (Battery Park City Library)
Ages: 3+ 
Fee: Free
 
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
 

Valentine’s Day Storytime

 
Valentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower ManhattanJoin the B&N team for storytime and activities in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Featured titles are: “The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story” and “Valentine’s Day Is Cool”. 
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 11:00am
Location:  97 Warren Street (B&N Tribeca)
Ages: all ages welcome
Fee: Free
For more information, please visit their website HERE

 

Embroidered Hearts Workshop at Children’s Museum of Art

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, young artists will get to create embroidered hearts with yarn and then decorate with colorful sequins for their loved ones.  
 
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: 103 Charlton Street (Children’s Museum of the Arts)
Age: 5+ 
Fee: Included with museum ticket entry
 
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
Valentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower ManhattanHearts & Towers: Valentine’s Day Card Creations
 
Create a homemade skyscraper to give to your favorite crush or love of your life!
 
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 10:30am-11:45am
Location: 39 Battery Place (The Skyscraper Museum)
Ages: All ages 
Fee: $5/child (Museum members are free)
 
FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP required: education@skyscraper.org or 212.945.6324
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
Valentine’s Making Workshop
 
Love is in the air at this annual card making event! Join us and decorate a card for your favorite someone.
 
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: 6 River Terrace
Ages: 5+
Fee: Free
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Pre-registration is required: registration@bpcparks.org
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
Valentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower ManhattanKidville FiDi Valentine’s Day Party
 
This fun Valentine’s Day celebration will include arts and crafts, open gym time and a bouncy castle! 
 
Date: Tuesday, February 14th
Time: 5:00p – 6:30p
Location: 40 Gold Street (Kidville)
Ages: All ages 
Fee: $25/per child (members) and $30/child (non-members)
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
Valentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower ManhattanDisney Reads Day at Barnes & Nobles Tribeca
 
Celebrate the Magic of Disney through some of their classic stories from their Disney Princess and Disney Pixar Collection. Join the B&N staff for a reading followed by Disney inspired activities and giveaways including stickers, bookmarks and mini-posters (while supplies last).
 
Date: Saturday, February 4th
Time: 11:00am
Location:  B&N Tribeca- 97 Warren Street
Ages: All Ages
Fee: Free
 
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
 
Cupid’s Afternoon TeaValentine's Day Events and Activities in Lower Manhattan
 
Join Atrio for a family friendly event to indulge in sweet and savory treats, paired with tea and includes a glass of Rosé. There will be complimentary Valentine’s Day cards and illustrations for all guests to take home. 
 
Date: Saturday, February 11th
Time: 2:00p – 4:00p
Location: 102 North End Avenue (Atrio Restaurant at the Conrad Hotel)
Ages: All Ages
Fee: $50/adult & $30/child
 
For more information, please visit their website HERE
 
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Children’s Museum of the Arts at the Seaport

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Children's Museum of the Arts at the Seaport

Children’s Museum of the Arts at the Seaport. Enjoy the Neighborhood Family Workshop at South Street Seaport. As part of the Downtown Design Festival, teaching artists from the Children’s Museum of the Arts are hosting a special architecture workshop with the whole family in Seaport Studios.

Taking inspiration from the South Street Seaport neighborhood, families will brainstorm and design their own unique buildings. Using recycled materials, families will work with Teaching Artists to create their own unique buildings to add to a collaborative neighborhood or to take home! Each family will leave with a special CMA gift bag worth $32! 

Date: Saturday, May 14th [Read more…] about Children’s Museum of the Arts at the Seaport

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