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Playground Partners Annual Family Party in Central Park

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Playground Partners Annual Family Party in Central Park

 

It’s time for an outdoor playdate in Central Park! Join FiDi Families at this incredible fundraiser with the Central Park Conservancy. 

Today Show co-anchor, author, and journalist Jenna Bush Hager and husband Henry Hager will serve as the 2019 Honorary Chairs of the Playground Partners Annual Family Party. The annual event will take place at Central Park’s Heckscher Playground to support the mission of the Playground Partners of the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy, raising funds for the daily care and maintenance of the Park’s 21 playgrounds. The family-friendly fundraiser, generously supported by Nordstrom, features activities geared toward children six months to 10 years of age, from face painting to sand art and magic.

Date:  Wednesday, May 22nd

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

Age(s): Infant – 10 yo

Cost: Tax-deductible tickets vary. See link HERE

Location:  Heckscher Playground, Central Park (from 61st to 63rd Streets)

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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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Holiday Lights at Battery Park’s South Cove

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Holiday Lights at Battery Park's South Cove

 

Join us for a cozy evening in South Cove with caroling, warm beverages, cookies, and the Battery Park City community! If you would like to donate a gift to Stockings with Care, please bring a new, unwrapped gift to the event. 

Date: Thursday, December 7th 

Time: 5:45 pm

Location: South Cove (MAP)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

For more information and to see the complete line up of entertainment, please visit their website HERE!

 
 
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Advance Screening of The Lego Ninjago Movie for FiDi Families

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Advance Screening of The Lego Ninjago Movie for FiDi Families

 

Join FiDi Families for an advance screening of THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE. Each set of passes, allows entry for 2 guests.

Please be advised that passes are limited and are first-come, first-served. Each pass is for 2 tickets only. 

Date: Saturday, September 16th

Time: 10:30am

Location; AMC 34th Street

To reserve tickets, please visit the registration site HERE

FILM SYNOPSIS: 

In this big-screen Ninjago adventure, the battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu.

Check out more information on the film, coming out on September 22nd HERE

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RBC Race for the Kids

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A family-friendly day of athletic events taking place at Brookfield Place on October 1 was created to raise funds for underserved youth in New York City. This will be a great event for Lower Manhattan and the event is expected to attract more than 2,000 people to our neighborhood. With $1 million already raised, we’re excited for a large turn out and  wanted to extend a warm welcome to our neighbors to join in the excitement for a worthy cause. 

Check out the great activities, all free for kids. The day will consist of a 4k run, physical fitness team competition, multiple children’s races, cycling tour, and Kids Zone. Stop by and enjoy this fun filled day!

Date: Saturday, October 1st [Read more…] about RBC Race for the Kids

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