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 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!
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
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.
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
There is a FREE all-day party coming to the brand new Pier 17! Join them for a Color Block Party for one day only featuring acclaimed artist Geronimo, who will unveil a new semi-permanent installation overlooking the East River made of colorful, recycled, air-inflated balloons.
There will be live DJs, food trucks, signature drinks and a lucky winner who is dressed in their most colorful outfit will win $10,000 worth of prizes.
Date: Saturday, June 30th
Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Pier 17 – Heineken Deck – 89 South Street
Fee: Free!
Age(s): All ages welcomed.
For more information visit their eventbrite page HERE.
