Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

FiDi for kids

Old Seaport Kids Academy

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Old Seaport Kids Academy

Old Seaport Kids Academy. If you have kids in school, then now is the time to make those spring break plans. This year, families have an additional option for their kids; the Old Seaport Alliance is launching its first ever Kids Academy in the heart of the Seaport. There is an amazing lineup of class options that will appeal to the toughest critic. From sushi making to flower arranging and learning the fine art of gnocchi making, the Old Seaport Alliance has outdone itself. Classes vary in length from one to two hours. Kids under the age of 7 do require an adult chaperone.

Dates: April 12th – April 30th

Times/Locations: Vary by establishment

Cost: $25 (20% of the proceeds will benefit the Old Seaport Alliance)

Ages: 5 yrs – 12 yrs

 

To learn more about each class, please visit http://www.oldseaportny.com/events

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Bike NY: Learn to Ride for Kids

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Head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park (easy to do from FiDi) for a fun morning with the kids, teaching them how to ride a bike. A rite of passage for every child and parent. However, it’s the City version of the ideal with stunning views of Lower Manhattan as the backdrop to this huge milestone. Join the very patient folks of Bike New York in a group class for children who are ready to ride a two-wheeler for the first time. Bike New York instructors help parents teach their kids how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bicycle. Registration required. All ages invited.

Date: July 7th (every Sunday through July 28th)

Time 10a – 12p nooon

Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 (Hop on the NY Waterways Ferry to Brooklyn)

For transit information, via NY Waterway, log onto: http://www.nywaterway.com

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Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center is at Spruce Street School for summer fun!

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The amazing folks at the Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center or the “DCC”, has announced a summer of fun programming for FiDi Families and Lower Manhattan. They are conducting summer classes led by the DCC coaches and staff and it’s great news for parents and caregivers looking for something to do in the Financial District.

Kids can enjoy self-descriptive classes such as Sports Mania, Energy Explosion and Gym Games. Classes are included with the monthly membership.

Support the DCC and the classes that they have brought to FiDi by attending these classes!

Date(s): June 27th – August 18th

Time(s): vary by date

Address: 12 Spruce Street

To learn more, log onto: www.manhattanyouth.org

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Teen Drumming Circle at Nelson A. Rockefeller Park

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Calling all tweens/teens…Join Master Drummer Maguette Camara from Senegal at this weekly activity geared towards the big kids. It’s a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and it’s free…drums provided.

Date: Tuesday, June 25th (every Tuesday thru August 27th)

Time: 4p – 5:30p

Cost: Free

Location: Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (north end of BPC/west of River Terrace)

For more information, log onto: http://bpcparks.org/bpcp/events/events.php#teensteendrummingcircle

 

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FiDi Families Welcomes the Fifth Annual North River Historic Ship Festival

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Kids of all ages will absolutely love the historic ships along Pier 25. They will get a chance to climb aboard some amazing ships and meet a captain and/or crew member along the way. Free dockside tours will be offered on Friday and Saturday. This three-day fest will showcase the Pegasus, the John J. Harvey, the Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge No. 79, and the Lilac. Kids of all ages will get a chance to enjoy fishing on the pier, river-critter touch-tank  explorations and knot-tying aboard Lilac.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge No. 79 will feature a Showboat Circus with high-flying circus acts right on the boat itself ($10–$15, tickets available for purchase at nrhss.org).  Showtimes are at 1p and 4p.

Date(s): June 21, 22 and 23

Time(s): Vary/check schedule

Location: Pier 25 at North Moore Street

To learn more log onto: www.nrhss.org

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