Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Expand Your Imagination With “Taste the Clouds” at the Flea Theater

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Take a break from the rain and cold to an exciting new show indoors with your family on Sunday Mornings. New York City Children’s Theater welcomes you to their brand new show called Taste the Clouds, where kids can use their imaginations to explore the world around them.

“Can you touch the stars? See the music? Taste the Clouds? Join us on an adventure as a young girl learns to harness her imagination and use her senses to better understand the world around her.

Created by the award-winning company, Hit the Lights!, Taste the Clouds will take you on a journey of the senses using shadow puppetry, live music, and immersive theater.”

My kids thoroughly enjoyed the show. But as a kid that made a projector out of flashlight and mirrors to play school at home when I was 8, I might have enjoyed the show even more than my kids. Because of the show, I had a few more tricks up my sleeve to use on a rainy day to occupy my 3 little kids.


Photo credit: Marzio Fulfaro

As always, these mini-broadway shows make a great birthday surprises to friends or gift with grandparents. Kids appreciate these experiences, since you can even reenact these at home with a few common household objects.

FiDi Families Insiders: Come early to decorate your own paintbrush to use during the show and take home! Then stay after the show for a chance to meet and take a photo with the cast!

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 26, 2020

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) The Pete at The Flea Theater

Cost: $20 per person

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

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My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children’s Theater

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My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children's Theater

 

FiDi Contributor Teresa Wang’s Review of My First Nutcracker at the NYC Children’s Theatre

Want to create holiday memories with your kids through experiences over material things that would otherwise clutter the home? Want something exciting and fun for your kids to enjoy indoors? Or have family and friends visiting on the weekends and want to see a show with the kids? My First Nutcracker is a great gift from loved ones to your little ones. NYC Children’s Theater 2019-20 season kicks off with a classic ballet but catered to the youngest of theatergoers.

My 6 yo, 4 yo and 1 yo, all loved the production and were mesmerized from beginning to end. The show was the perfect amount of time to let them experience a quintessential NYC holiday experience with the freedom to wiggle around and even interact with the performers. Whether your kids have never stepped foot in a theater or are seasoned veterans, this unique rendition will surely be a memory that little ones will cherish for years to come.

 

This is the New York City Children’s Theaters’ 23rd season with a classic holiday story adapted for young audiences. In the 50-minute production, fun-filled holiday adventure, audiences will travel with Clara and the Prince to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king.

My First Nutcracker is an introduction to the classic holiday story, directed and choreographed by Melissa Riker, Artistic Director of Kinesis Project, and written by Barbara Zinn Krieger. The all-female creative team includes: Set Designer– Sheryl Liu, Light Designer – Carolyn Wong, Costume Designer – Heather McDevitt Barton and Sound Designer– Megan Culle.

Date(s): Saturdays and Sundays through December 22nd

Time(s): 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

Location: 410 W 42 Street (New York City Children’s Theater)

Cost: Prices Vary

Age(s): Best for ages 3 and up, but all ages welcome

FiDi Insiders: Sensory-friendly Performances: December 7th and December 14th at 11 am.

To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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Martin Busch Jewelers – Lower Manhattan’s Home for Fine Jewelry

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Martin Busch Jewelers - Lower Manhattan's Home for Fine Jewelry
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Family owned and operated Martin Busch Jewelers has gifts that sparkle for all the special ladies in your life! We offer a large selection of gold, gemstone, and silver jewelry. In addition, we specialize in custom design and fabrication.

If you can dream it we can make it!

Located at 85 John Street in the Financial District. 
To learn more about this family-owned business, please visit their website HERE
 
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Edible Arrangements® Promotion for FiDi Location

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Edible Arrangements® Promotion for FiDi Location
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At Edible Arrangements® we have thoughtful, unique gift baskets, fruit bouquets and fruit arrangements for every occasion from birthdays to baby showers. Shop our entire collection, including our signature fruit arrangements, legendary chocolate dipped fruit and more! Our holiday arrangements are now available for Hanukkah and Christmas, the perfect gift for all!
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Print or show on your smartphone, this offer, for 20% off your offer over $60 at our FiDi Location at 124 Nassau Street 
 
Location: 124 Nassau Street 
 
Phone: 212-283-5484
 
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 am – 7 pm
Saturday/Sunday – 8 am – 5 pm
 
For more information and to place an order, please visit their website HERE
 
 
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Play Fair is coming to NYC!

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Play Fair is coming to NYC!

 

 

Get ready for two days of pure fun with Play Fair, coming to NYC in November. Kids and grownups are guaranteed to have a great time meeting their favorite characters, such as Sponge Bob and Shopkins brands, plus interactive gaming experiences and a chance to view some of the best toys and products on the market. Stay tuned for a FiDi Families giveaway for a family 4-pack of tickets. Check our Facebook page for details soon. 

Play Fair, is a public celebration of play and entertainment for all ages, brings new and beloved toy and pop culture brands together under one roof for an interactive and fun-filled live event open to families, fans and media.  A joint venture between the Toy Association and LeftField Media and presented by Spin Master and Toys “R” Us, Play Fair is nearly double in size in 2017, providing greater ways for children, parents, teenagers and fans to play! Families and fans will be delighted with hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, awe-inspiring displays, talent appearances, dozens of toy and entertainment brands, and never-before-seen exclusives. Attendees also receive a look at the finalists for The Toy Association’s 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards and can vote for their favorites on-site.

At Play Fair attendees can feel, touch, and take home their favorite toys and games — and be the first to glimpse the toys of tomorrow from more than 40 exhibitors and entertainment brands including Cartoon Network, Hasbro, K’nex, LEGO, Midtown Comics, ALEX Brands, Moose Toys, Spin Master, The New York Doll Company, Toys “R” Us, VTech, Kvellix, and WowWee. See firsthand which toys, games, and entertainment will be the biggest hits this season, just in time for Black Friday.

For the most updated information on activities, exhibitors, meet & greets, and more, please visit http://www.playfairny.com/special-features/.

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