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New York City Math Festival at 28 Liberty Plaza (FREE)

August 13, 2018 by Denise Courter

Fosun Hosts Free Math Festival on 28 Liberty Plaza

FiDi Families welcomes the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) to 28 Liberty Plaza for the second annual New York City Math Festival.

The full day of mathematical fun will feature hands-on math exhibits, entertaining mathematical games, intriguing puzzles, brain teasers. Among other performances, educator John Chase will reveal the secrets of mathematics and demonstrate a juggler’s ability to anticipate the path of a ball or club in space and time.

The New York City Math Festival will also feature:

Performances by mathematical mimes, Tim and Tanya Chartier, in a series of fun vignettes that illustrate the concepts of estimation, tiling, and infinity

Group constructions of giant sculptures, including the amazing rainbow-colored hyberbolic Hilbert’s Rainbow with mathematician Chaim Goodman-Straus and the six-foot tall geometric structure Goldberg Variations with mathematician David Reimann. If you can thread a cable tie through a hole or count to six, you can help!
Formations of mathematical patterns using Math-on-a-Stick from the Minnesota State Fair with math educator, Chris Danielson
Engaging puzzles and brainteasers with the Julia Robinson Math Festival

FiDi Families Insiders: Enjoy complimentary bagels (while supplies last)

Date: Saturday, August 18th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: 28 Liberty Plaza

To learn more about the event and future events, please visit their website HERE

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Cinch is now in FiDi! …Join Us Tonight at Kesté!

July 9, 2018 by Denise Courter

FiDi Families is excited to announce that Cinch is now in FiDi and we are sharing a code for you to get free dollars and great benefits for many downtown businesses. It’s great because it allows the neighborhood’s restaurants, bars, stores—you name it—to create dynamic deals for customers when they want to. And we, the consumers, reap the benefits by paying with Cinch’s digital wallet. You simply pay with the app and automatically receive a discount based on the offer provided by the business, located downtown.

Cinch is now in FiDi! ...Join Us Tonight at Kesté! — PARTNER

Download the app and use code FIDI. Because, when you use code FIDI, you will get 50% off (up to $25) on your first payment with the app.

So whether a restaurant is having a slow Tuesday night and wants to offer 50% off or a Pilates studio is looking to entice new students and creates an awesome special, there are a million reasons to download and pay with Cinch.

Stay tuned for launch events in the coming weeks by following Cinch and FiDi Families on Instagram and find out where you can get up to 50% off, by visiting the site HERE.

Use code FIDI and get 50% off (up to $25) on your first payment with the app.

Download Cinch here!
Apple app store
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City of Water Day at the Seaport / Pier 16

June 27, 2018 by Denise Courter

Date: July 14

Time: 10a – 4p

Location: Seaport at Pier 16

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free

Click HERE for more information.

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Mindr Global Food Event for Families (all ages welcome)

June 12, 2018 by Denise Courter

FiDi Families are invited to join us on June 19th for a fun event for the entire family with Mindr Global. Bring the littles and join us at Ribalta Pizza in Union Square for a conversation with the World Food Programme, Chef Cozzolino and other special guests about we can ensure no child goes hungry. Did you know that even though we produce enough food to feed every person on the planet, more than 3 million children die each year of under-nutrition? It’s a #RecipeForDisaster, but one we can solve. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion, dine on Chef Cozzolino’s special zero-waste pizza, and learn how each of us can be a changemaker.

In the lead-up to the event, we invite you to share your own #RecipeForDisaster. Here’s how:

Open your fridge
Find an item you might have thrown away
Turn it into something delicious
Share the recipe on Instagram using #RecipeForDisaster, tagging @mindrnyc and @wfpusa, and nominate two friends to participate

Date: Thursday, June 19th

Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: 48 E. 12th Street

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: $20

FiDi Families Insiders: Mention FiDi Families for a 10% discount on tickets

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Incredibles 2 Family 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway at AMC Loews Lincoln Square

June 7, 2018 by Denise Courter

FiDi Families are invited to an advance screening of Incredibles 2. Get in on the fun with the Incredibles family, as Mr. Incredible and family are saving the world, all the while, tending to their youngest, Jack-Jack. With a stellar cast, including the return of Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter, the heroes and villains of the world are well-represented and Elastigirl (Mrs. Incredible) has her work cut out for her in the latest adventures of the Incredibles. The film is rated PG.

Date: Monday, June 11th

Time: 7 pm

Location: 1998 Broadway (AMC Loews at Lincoln Center)

FiDi Families Insiders: Winners should arrive early to grab a great seat and get popcorn!

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FiDi Families Sunday Sail on the Clipper City with Manhattan by Sail in Battery Park!

May 17, 2018 by Denise Courter

Join FiDi Families for its first ever Family Sail on the gorgeous Clipper City tall ship. Families can arrive early for early check-in, and mingling dockside, while kids have their faces painted and get a temporary tattoo as well. Complimentary snacks and a magic show on board. The sail is guaranteed to make you fall in love with NYC as you enjoy the sun and the city views and a sail by the Statue of Liberty. Come help us kick off a summer of fun with FiDi Families + Manhattan by Sail!

Date: Sunday, June 3rd

Time: 11am – 11:45am (dockside activities)

Sail: 12 pm – 12:45 pm

Cost: Adults = $45 / Kids = $25 / Kids 3 and under are free

To purchase tickets, visit their website HERE

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17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” in the Financial District

May 10, 2018 by Denise Courter

The Downtown Alliance is bringing together the community of downtown restaurants for the 17th Annual “Dine Around Downtown” food event on Tuesday, May 22nd. The foodie event is open to the public and showcases more than 40 restaurants that call downtown home. Tickets will be sold at the event and attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from an impressive list of downtown destinations. Participating restaurants include: Adrienne’s Pizza Bar; Andaz Kitchen and Bar; ATRIO Wine Bar and Restaurant; Battery Gardens; Bavaria Bier Haus; Bay Room; Beckett’s Bar & Grill; Bill’s Bar & Burger; Blue Ribbon Bakery; Blue Smoke BPC; Bobby Van’s Steakhouse; Brushstroke; City Acres Market; Cowgirl Seahorse; Delmonico’s Restaurant; Eataly; Financier Patisserie; Harry’s Café; Harry’s Italian; Inatteso; Juice Brothers; The Ketch Brewhouse; Le District; Mad Dog & Beans Mexican Cantina; Manhatta; OBAO Water Street; PARM battery Park; Pier A Harbor House; Route 66 Smokehouse; Sprinkles Land; Stone Street Tavern; Suteishi Japanese Restaurant; The Capital Grille; The Dubliner; The Malt House; The Tuck Room; Ulysses’ Folk House; Underdog; Vintry Wine & Whiskey, and Wei West.

FiDi Families Insiders: The event includes music by The National Jazz Museum in Harlem-All Stars.

Once again, a photo contest will be taking place, encouraging attendees to post a photo of each of their food plates on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, using the hashtag #DownIsWhatsUp to enter the contest. Clearly, the more photos (the more food you eat), the better your chances of winning a two-night stay for two at the Conrad New York.

This fun food event is co-sponsored by the Fosun Group, which manages 28 Liberty Plaza and the Alliance for Downtown, which serves the Lower Manhattan community.

Date: Tuesday, May 22nd (rain or shine)

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: 28 Liberty (between Liberty and Pine Streets)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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