Downtown NYC

Spotlight Kids NY Offers Friday Afterschool Workshops!

February 11, 2019 by Denise Courter

Downtown kids are invited to stop into the Spotlight Kids NY Studio’s, every Friday for an afternoon of fun. Kids will have a chance to work on a craft, create art, jewelry and more at this weekly drop off event. Take a peek at some of the upcoming workshops and visit their website to see the full calendar and themes offered, through May 10th!

Date(s):

2/15: Sneaker Decorating Workshop

2/22: Calling all Fairy’s – Design and Decorate Fairy Wings

3/1: Assemble Superhero’s – Make a Mask, Cape & Superhero Emblems

3/15: Learn to Juggle and Make a Clown Craft

Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Cost: $40/per student

Age: 5 and older

Location: 225 Broadway, Suite 2735

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Westfield WTC

February 4, 2019 by Denise Courter

PARTNER

Ring in the Year of the Pig at Westfield World Trade Center. From now until 2/13, Westfield WTC is celebrating with in-store events, live music and coloring in the Oculus!

Some Family Friendly Highlights!

Friday, February 8th:

Calligraphy at & Other Stories 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wood Block Art at London Jewelers 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Asian Cultural Center Arts & Music Celebration at the Oculus 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Saturday, February 9th:

Traditional Lion Dance on the Oculus Floor 1:30 pm

Chinese Go Lessons at Toytoise 2:00pm – 4: 00 pm

For more information, visit the Westfield WTC website HERE

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Deck the Stalls with the Fulton Stall Market

December 19, 2018 by Denise Courter

OUTDOOR SUNDAY MARKET in collaboration with the NYC EDC Public Markets and the Seaport District. Meet farmers and small-batch food producers with staples and holiday food gifts. Bring the kids out for tasty treats and outdoor fun.

The Fulton Stall Market is a multi-faceted marketplace for local foods connecting regional farmers and producers with the growing Lower Manhattan community. Located in the historic district where the City’s markets began in the 1700’s, it’s a first step toward the development of a larger year-round indoor public market featuring local products and educational programming celebrating the Seaport District’s vibrant market history.

Date: Sunday, December 23rd

Time: 11 am – 5 pm

Location: Little Water Street cobblestones between Fulton and Beekman Streets.

Cost: Free to attend

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Ghosts of Old New York Walking Tour (FREE)

October 24, 2018 by Denise Courter

Ghosts of Old New York Walking Tour (FREE)

Want to learn more about Lower Manhattan and its storied past? Have you ever wondered about the history of the Five Points and wanted to find out why New York is also known as New Amsterdam? Now is your chance to learn about the history of downtown NY and for many, learn about the significance of this incredible neighborhood, for the very first time. Kids and parents are invited on a walking tour, hosted by the Pine Street School, as a community effort to share the history of this special place referred to as Lower Manhattan.

Date: Saturday, October 27th

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Location: 25 Pine Street

Cost: Free

Age(s): 8 and older

RSVP: RSVP@greenivy.com

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Celebrate Oktoberfest in Downtown NYC

October 3, 2018 by Denise Courter

Celebrate Oktoberfest at some of the best downtown bars and shops in Lower Manhattan. And, with the Cinch app, Cinch users will receive an additional 10% off with code BEER through October 7th.

Simply enter and apply the promo code to activate the offer on the Cinch app. Just another reason to support local!

To download the Cinch app and learn more, about this great resource, that encourages users to shop and support locally owned businesses, visit their website HERE.

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