FiDi

Fourth Annual Math Festival at 28 Liberty Plaza (FREE)

August 16, 2019 by Teresa Wang

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

Date: Saturday, August 17th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: 28 Liberty Plaza (Fosun)

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

Share this:

Big City Fishing at Pier 25 – FREE

August 14, 2019 by Denise Courter

Hudson River Park offers kids and adults, a chance to learn how to fish and have an opportunity to learn about the Hudson River waterway and biological environment. The program, knowns as “Big City Fishing” is hosted by Hudson River Parks and participants are provided all of the essentials needed, including rods, reels, bait, and of course, fishing instruction. Spend the day outdoors and learn about water quality, fish biology and more, with the educators from Big City Fishing!

Date: Sunday, August 18th

Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Pier 25 – North Moore Street

Ages: Kids 5+ (and adults welcome, too)

Fee: Free

For more information please visit their website HERE.

Share this:

Hudson Riverkids – Suzi Shelton (Music for Kids) – FREE

August 14, 2019 by Denise Courter

Hudson Riverkids - Suzi Shelton (Music for Kids) - FREE

Hudson River Park brings out all of your favorite New York City family performers each week. From music to magic to interactive storytelling, Hudson RiverKids will keep your family entertained all summer long. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and snacks or dinner.

Join Suzi Shelton this week, at Pier 62 (out of the neighborhood, but worth the trek). Suzi has been performing for families for over 15 years, including some of the most prestigious venues and programs that are offered to families throughout NYC.

Date: Thursday, August 14th

Time: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Location: Pier 62 at W. 22nd Street

Age(s): All ages welcome, but recommended for infant to 6 yo

Fee: Free

For more information visit their website HERE.

Share this:

Battery Park City Authority Hosts Lawn Games and Art at Teardrop Park (FREE)

August 7, 2019 by Denise Courter

Explore unique Teardrop Park while enjoying energetic lawn games and creating dynamic art. Artist/educators lead individual and group creative projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

When: Wednesday, August 7th (recurring every Wednesday through October 30th)

Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Location: Teardrop Park (Warren Street & North End Avenue)

Ages: 5 years and older

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE!

Share this:

Seaport Cinema Presents: Moana (FREE)

August 5, 2019 by Denise Courter

The Outdoor Rooftop Film Series continues at the Seaport District’s Pier 17 for a Disney classic, featuring Moana. The PG-rated film features the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho and was released in 2016. Run time is 1 hr and 47 minutes. SO, keep the kids up late and introduce them to the joys of the outdoor drive-in, NYC style. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with the kids, enjoy great food and drinks and meet other FiDi Families.

Film-goers are invited to enjoy dinner, snacks, and drinks during the movie with a full menu of sliders, tacos, popcorn, beers and more. And, be sure to keep an eye out for the new movie-themed snacks & cocktails each week.

FiDi Families Insiders: Arrive early to stake out your spot (seats are first-come, first-served) and settle in. RSVP to get the most up to date information and special offers throughout the season.

Date: Monday, August 5th

Time: 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm, but the film begins at sundown)

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more and to RSVP, please visit the registration website HERE

Share this: