Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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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…]

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Jazzfest On the Plaza

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Stop by Jazzfest at Bogardus Plaza TOMORROW, September 17th from 11AM-2PM. There are activities for the whole family and wonderful music to listen to all day! Don’t miss out!

Date: Saturday, September 17th

Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM

Fee: Free

Ages: All

For more information click here.

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Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in Battery Park

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Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" in Battery Park

Celebrating its 17th season at Battery Park, join FiDi Families for a unique telling of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”. This roving production, includes drama, romance, family relations and more. 

It’s a casual and informal way of introducing culture and art to your children, without the financial commitment of a performance at Lincoln Center or on Broadway. So, round up the family and introduce children to the wonders of the theatre, in your own backyard.  The New York Classical Theatre presents “The Winter’s Tale” in Battery Park at Castle Clinton. 

Performance Dates: July through August 7th…Last Performance of the Season!

Time: 7p – 9p

Cost: Free (donations welcome)

FiDi Families Insiders: No tickets required, just show up!

Location: Meet in front of Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

For more information, please visit: www.newyorkclassical.org

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Summer Streets in Lower Manhattan (FREE)

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Summer Streets in Lower Manhattan (FREE)

Join us for the annual celebration known as Summer Streets, a “take-over” of some of NYC’s most popular streets and neighborhoods. Traffic is redirected and locals and visitors alike have a chance to hit the pavement on their feet instead of on wheels. On three consecutive Saturdays in August, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. During last years celebration, more than 300,000 people took to the “Summer Streets”. Families will enjoy fitness classes and showcases as well as sports activities and some great sports demos so don’t miss it!

Date(s): August 6th, August 13th and August 20th [Read more…]

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