Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

free activities for kids

Big City Fishing at Pier 25 – FREE

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Big City Fishing at Pier 25 - FREE
Photo Credit: Hudson River Park

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.

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Big City Fishing at Pier 25 – FREE

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Big City Fishing at Pier 25 - FREE
Photo Credit: Hudson River Park

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, July 21st

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.

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Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot

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Home Depot

Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot. Did you know that the Home Depot offers kids workshops on the first Saturday of every month? It’s true and the projects are fun, engaging and age-appropriate. It’s a really great way to spend the morning with your kids for a Mommy and Me morning or a Daddy and Me experience. It’s simple to register and it’s free! 

Join this Saturday to learn to make a football toss game! These FREE hands-on workshops are perfect for children ages 5 – 12. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin.
Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9a!

Date: Saturday, September 5th [Read more…] about Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot

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Bug Out At The BPC!

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Bug Out At The BPC!
Bug Out At The BPC! The Children’s Museum of Manhattan introduces Bug Out! The Bug Out class allow for students to investigate what insects are and all their unique qualities. They will also learn the important role each insect plays in the environment.
They will be introduced to science and different methods of research through experiments, demonstrations, art projects and educational story times. This is a first come, first serve event for the first 25 kids that arrive! No reservations necessary!

This event falls under the New York Public Library’s Summer Reading Program! This fun and educational program is generously funded by HSBC Bank USA; New York Yankees Foundation; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; HBO®; New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services grant program; Pine Tree Foundation of New York, Inc.; May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.; and a number of anonymous donors.

Have a blast this summer as NYPL celebrates heroes and cool books, from popular fantasy and graphic novels to the latest in your favorite series. Summer Reading at NYPL is more than reading! Don’t miss the kickoff party at your neighborhood library. Ask your librarian about more programs all summer long. Help your kids stay sharp while they’re out of school! Try to read 20 minutes (or more!) each day, in addition to coming down to enjoy the fun at your local NYPL.​ Once your kids are tired from a day of sunshine and summer activities, wind down at Battery Park City Library!

Date: Wednesday, August 12th [Read more…] about Bug Out At The BPC!

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