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The Saturday Morning Show Presented by Brookfield Place Returns (Virtually)!

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The Saturday Morning Show Presented by Brookfield Place Returns (Virtually)!

The popular family program “Saturday Morning Show”, at Brookfield Place, is coming back, virtually, that is. Gather the family and entertain the little ones at home with a live virtual version of the weekly Saturday Morning Show via BFPLNY Instagram Live! In addition, the Brookfield Place Saturday program will feature performers, classes, and at home tips. Performances will be about 45 minutes in length.

Upcoming performers include:

For all the details, please visit their website HERE.

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Santa Rescue at the FDNY Museum in SoHo

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Santa Rescue at the FDNY Museum in SoHo

 

Santa Rescue at the New York City Fire Museum! If you and your family have not witnessed the Santa Fire Rescue, you have been missing out on a great Lower Manhattan tradition. It’s a great family-friendly event that is definitely something that you need to take the kids to, while they still believe in Santa. Watch FDNY Firefighters rescue Santa from the roof of top of the New York City Firefighter Museum. Once he is safely inside, the fun will begin. Join other families on the 3rd-floor loft at Santa’s Cafe and enjoy holiday carols, photos with Santa and Christmas carols performed live by John Clacher Fire House Band. Children’s fingerprinting and ID will be done by NY Met Life. Bring your cash…snacks and delicious hot chocolate, courtesy of Jacques Torres! Grab those subway transit cards and make your way to SoHo for an afternoon of family fun.

Date: Sunday, December 15th

Time: 11:30a (SHARP)

Location: 278 Spring Street (NYC Fire Museum)

Ages: All ages welcome

Santa Visit/Photo Op: $10 Adults and $10 Children (2 and under free)

FiDi Families Insiders: Viewing the rescue is free. Cost is for the visit with Santa/photo. Bring your camera. Santa will sit with children and be available for photos until 2:30 pm (don’t be late)!

Tickets can be purchased on the Eventbrite website HERE or by phone 212-691-1303 or in person at the Fire Museum’s gift shop.

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You are invited to Chanukah at Pier 17 Winterland, The NYSE, Andaz Rooftop, Engine 4 and Bowling Green Park!

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You are invited to Chanukah at Pier 17 Winterland, The NYSE, Andaz Rooftop, Engine 4 and Bowling Green Park!

 

Are YOU ready for Chanukah? Don’t worry-we’ve got you covered 🙂

There is a party every day and fun for every age!

Here is our Chanukah schedule:

December 22nd, 3:00 pm – Chanukah On Ice at Pier 17 Winterland RSVP
December 23rd, 4:00 pm – VIP Chanukah at the NYSE RSVP
December 24th, 4:00 pm – Chanukah with Engine 4 (Kids) RSVP
December 25th, 7:00 pm – Chinese and Movie (Adults) RSVP
December 26th, 6:30 pm – FiDi Chanukah at AndazRooftop (Adults) RSVP
December 28th, 4:30 pm – Menorah Lighting at Bowling Green Park RSVP

Happy Holidays!

Questions? Contacts us at Info@theJLE.com | 212-335-0613

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Winterland Rink is back & bigger! Skate the Skyline with special Neighborhood pricing

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Winterland Rink is back & bigger! Skate the Skyline with special Neighborhood pricing

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Ice skating in New York City is one of those classic experiences that never gets old. But there’s always room to elevate your rink game — which you can do right here with a spin on the ice atop The Rooftop at Pier 17. After a fun-filled debut last season, Winterland Rink is back and larger in size, serving up fun for the whole family and more spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. Purchase daily tickets or a Season Membership today by visiting Pier17NY.com/Winterland

Open seven days a week, Winterland Rink’s schedule is packed full with fun weekly programming including themed playlist skates, and private instructional skate classes, and much more. For the youth inspired to learn to skate, children five years old and younger skate free (skate rentals not included) when accompanied by a paying adult skater. Plus, as a FiDi resident, enjoy special neighborhood pricing saving over 30% off on rink admissions or season memberships!*

For those who need a break from the cold, take shelter in The Rooftop’s warming huts that provide views of the rink, the glistening skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Chase Sapphire® cardmembers will have access to an exclusive Chase Sapphire Lounge where they can enjoy complimentary skate lockers, charging station, cozy seating, and exclusive menu items for purchase.

Skate the skyline today! For more information go to Pier17NY.com/Winterland

*See website for zip codes applicable for Neighborhood special pricing.

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Skate the Skyline on the Rooftop at Pier 17 (Early Access Available NOW)

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Skate the Skyline on the Rooftop at Pier 17 (Early Access Available NOW)

 

The Winterland ice rink on The Rooftop at Pier 17  is back! NYC’s only open-air rooftop ice rink officially opens the night of November 22nd. Whether you like to ice skate, want to learn how to skate, or you are simply a winter romantic, there is something for everyone at this dazzling destination in the heart of the Seaport District at Pier 17. Skate at your own risk. Non-skating spectators are welcome and free of charge.

Please Note: Neighborhood discounted pricing is NOT available online. To access this special pricing, you must purchase your ticket in person and only with proof of address (showing one of following zip codes 10002, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10038, or 10280).

Hours of Operation: 

Monday–Thursday: 3pm–10pm
Friday: 12pm–10pm
Saturday: 10am–11pm
Sunday & School Holidays: 10am–10pm

FiDi Families Insiders: Enter access keyword “FIDI” to receive early access to season memberships or daily rink admissions. Public on-sale memberships and admission will begin on Friday, November 8th.

FAQ’s: Visit their website for a list of FAQ’s HERE.

Season Membership benefits include: 

  • Unlimited rink access (during public operating hours only)
  • Two (2) complimentary guest skate passes (includes skating + skate rental)
  • Fast Lane within the Seaport Skate House
  • 10% off select Seaport District restaurants: R17, Rooftop Concessions at Pier 17, Malibu Farm, The Fulton, Cobble & Co., 10 Corso Como and the Seaport Garden Bar (now enclosed)
  • Free access to a digital locker for each visit
  • Early access to Winterland Rink’s opening night

VIP Season Membership benefits include: 

  • Unlimited rink access (during public operating hours only)
  • Six (6) complimentary guest skate passes (includes skating + skate rental)
  • Complimentary access to Basic Skills Group Classes
  • Fast Lane within the Seaport Skate House
  • 10% off select Seaport District restaurants: R17, Rooftop Concessions at Pier 17, Malibu Farm, The Fulton, Cobble & Co., 10 Corso Como and the Seaport Garden Bar (now enclosed)
  • Free access to a digital locker for each visit
  • Early access to Winterland Rink’s opening night

Ice Rink Season: November 22  – March 2020 (weather permitting)

Access Code: FIDI

To learn more about membership prices, neighborhood discounts and to purchase memberships or day passes, please visit the Seaport District website HERE

Don’t forget to enter the access code FIDI to see pricing on the website. 

 

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