Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Gazillion Bubble Show Comes to the Oculus (FREE)

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Gazillion Bubble Show Comes to the Oculus (FREE)

 

Bubble lovers of all ages are delighted with an unbubblievable experience, awashed with a bubble tide, and perhaps even find themselves inside a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again. Come check out this incredible show, for the first time in Lower Manhattan! 

Date: Friday, December 7th

Time(s): 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm AND 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Cost: FREE

Age(s): All ages welcome

Location: 185 Greenwich (Oculus)

To learn more, please visit their website HERE

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New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital – Health and Wellness Seminar (FREE)

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NY Presbyterian Hospital of Lower Manhattan hosts workshops throughout the year, free of charge. These workshops are free to the public and cover a variety of topics. The hospital also has the only Pediatric ER in the Lower Manhattan. It’s a great resource for the neighborhood. 

 

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Ghosts of Old New York Walking Tour (FREE)

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Ghosts of Old New York Walking Tour (FREE)

 

Want to learn more about Lower Manhattan and its storied past? Have you ever wondered about the history of the Five Points and wanted to find out why New York is also known as New Amsterdam? Now is your chance to learn about the history of downtown NY and for many, learn about the significance of this incredible neighborhood, for the very first time. Kids and parents are invited on a walking tour, hosted by the Pine Street School, as a community effort to share the history of this special place referred to as Lower Manhattan. 

Date: Saturday, October 27th

Time: 10 am – 12 pm

Location: 25 Pine Street

Cost: Free

Age(s): 8 and older

RSVP: RSVP@greenivy.com 

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The Learning Experience Battery Park – Bubbles Spooky Bash – 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park Bubbles Spooky Bash - 10/27!

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The Learning Experience Battery Park invites you to join us for Bubbles Spooky Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 27th from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. This free family event will feature musical performances by Rolie Polie Guacamole, tennis by Super Stars Tennis, cooking by Lana Love Cake, soccer by Soccer Shots, yoga, arts and crafts, science, face painting, photo booth, refreshments, and more Halloween fun! 

Please RSVP by calling 212-797-1110 or emailing Manhattan@tlechildcare.com

We hope you can join us in costume to celebrate!

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Movies in the Park at Washington Market Park

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Movies in the Park at Washington Market Park

 

Movies in the Park returns to Washington Market Park and you are invited! Join neighborhood families on the lawn and don’t forget your snacks and picnic blankets! 

Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle: Saturday, September 8th

Wonder Woman: September 15th

Time: 7:30 pm

FiDi Families Insiders: Rain date TBD

For more info, visit their website HERE

 

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FREE Fitness Workout with #SweatSessions and #OKCupid

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FREE Fitness Workout with #SweatSessions and #OKCupid

 

Summer is winding down, but the #sweatsessions continues with a special DTFlex class taught by Flex Studios in partnership with OkCupid – fit enthusiasts with an OkCupid profile will receive an exclusive goodie bag with Meatpacking swag and deluxe items from brand partners and neighborhood retailers. Along with towels, water bottles and skin care products, participants will receive a complimentary drink ticket redeemable after the 6pm class at the local hotspot, The Beach at Dream Downtown Hotel. Not on OkCupid? No problem. Attendees can sign up on-site to receive these perks. Please note that you do not have to be an OkCupid member to attend the 6 pm Sweat Session. 

The program is a neighborhood must-do activity for locals and visitors alike to participate in free brand-specific workout classes in this great park. Each al fresco fitness class is 45-minutes at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm and will feature a range of modalities and master trainers each week. 

Date: Tuesday, August 28th

6PM: FlexIR with Flex Studios

7PM: Barefoot Bootcamp with TruFusion

8PM: Yoga with Equinox

FiDi Insiders: Sweat Sessions classes are scheduled through September 4th. 

Location: Hudson River Park at 14th – 10th Ave between 14th and 15th

Fee: FREE

For more information and to RSVP please visit this website HERE.

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

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

 

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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