Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
An introduction to organic gardening for children 3-5 years old with accompanying adults. Space is limited.
Date: Every Tuesday through October
Time: 3:15p – 3:45pm
Location: North Rockefeller Park
Ages: 3 – 5 years old
Fee: Free
For more information, please click here.
Governors Island is now open for the season and visitors are invited to the first annual “ShinDig”. Kids and grownups are invited to visit this gorgeous island and learn first-hand how Governors Island is tackling climate change through resilient design, zero-waste goals and thriving new ecosystem.
Participants are encouraged to explore the island, after they have done their part, with special perks and discounts from a variety of food and recreation vendors! Don’t leave too early or you’ll miss the closing party at 3 pm, which features free treats, prizes, music, lawn games and more.
All ages are welcome! Bring your friends, family or colleagues and sign up for one of two project shifts: 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. Sign up now!
Line-up:
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Time: 10 am – 4 pm (park is open until 7 pm)
Location: Colonels Row
Cost: Free
Age(s): All ages welcome
FiDi Families Insiders: The ferry is free all weekend!
For more information, please visit the Governors Island website HERE
Come join the Downtown Alliance as they give away Dragon’s Breath (aka Celosia) as part of their Annual Green Around Lower Manhattan program. Add a little color to your home or office by adopting one of these beautiful plants!
Date: Friday, October 19th
Time: 10a – 11:30pm
Location: Bowling Green Park (Broadway & Whitehall Sts.)
Fee: Free. Limit one per person.
For more information visit their website HERE!
Get the kids outside and in the dirt for a fun adventure with the Battery Park City Authority. Kids will have a chance to garden, learn about plants and socialize with other families. It’s a great chance to teach gardening skills in your own backyard.
Date: Tuesday’s from September 4th – October 30th
Time: 4 pm – 5 pm
Age(s): 6 – 10 years old
Cost: $120 for 9 workshops
Registration can be done via email: registration@bpcparks.org and visit their website for more information HERE
