Mad Science
Radical Robot Building by Mad Science – FREE
If your kids are into robotics and/or technology in general then this is the perfect event for them. Mad Science presents an event where they will build their very own robot hand to take home in a class that focuses on technology. Explore how robots can be used to make our lives easier. Experiment with robots that can do some extraordinary tasks, infrared robots, robotic arms and even soccer playing robots.
Date: Wednesday, October 19th [Read more…] about Radical Robot Building by Mad Science – FREE
Taste of the Seaport and Mad Science on Little Water Radio
Tune in to our weekly radio show “The Downtowner” on Little Water Radio and join us for a conversation with the interactive kids program, Mad Science. They have begun offering workshops and programs to our FiDi Families throughout Lower Manhattan. Learn more about the inspiration for this fun program, how to attend a show and have a chance to win a free kids birthday experience.
We will also chat with the team behind Taste of the Seaport. Listeners can learn more about the participating restaurants, the schools benefitting the fundraiser and how to purchase tickets for their upcoming day of fun.
Mad Science is the world’s leading provider of fun kids science for ages 3-10. They are hosting shows in Lower Manhattan and will be performing at the upcoming Halloween Festival at the Seaport District. They offer a variety of interactive programs for school clubs, workshops, camps, shows and parties that blend education with entertainment, which allows children have a great time while they learn. All Mad Science programs are animated by highly-trained professional instructors equipped with awe-inspiring gear.
The annual Taste of the Seaport will take place on Saturday, October 15th and promises to be a great day of eating and playing at the historic Seaport District. Over 40 restaurants will be offering tastes of their best dishes, with all proceeds from the day benefitting two local public schools, Spruce Street and Peck Slip.
Show Date: Thursday, October 13th
Time: 10am – 11am
Tune In to The Downtowner Radio Show HERE
FiDi Families Halloween at the Seaport District
WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF TICKETS!
But, you can still attend – if you did RSVP then you are automatically entered into the raffle. If you did not RSVP, you are welcome to join us…you won’t be eligible for the raffle. Pumpkins are limited!
Thank you to all of our amazing FiDiFamilies for joining us for a daytime Halloween celebration at the Seaport. We can’t wait to see all of your amazing costumes tomorrow, Sunday, October 30th!
Celebrate Halloween with the kids at our annual daytime Halloween festival at the historic Seaport District. The event is hosted by FiDi Families and sponsored by the Howard Hughes Corporation and New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
We are excited to announce a special Mad Science show to kick off the event. Activities include kid-friendly concert with “Ramblin’ Dan & the Freewheelin’ Band as well as Play-Well Teknologies, which will offer free Lego brick building activities. NYC’s most unique kids class website Nory.co will be on hand, helping kids create traditional Korean masks, too.
There will also be fun, kid-friendly activities with our event partners and complimentary snacks from GoGo squeeZ, Honest Tea, Happy Family, JUST Water & Insomnia Cookies, as well as candy from Jubilee Marketplace.
A children’s pumpkin station will be available (while supplies last), to take home. Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume and to spend the day at the historic Seaport District to dine and shop.
SCHEDULE:
11am – 11:30am > Mad Science on stage with a kids show for all ages
12:30pm – 1:15pm> Musical performance by Ramblin’ Dan & the Freewheelin’ Band
1:30pm – Free raffle for a Mad Science Birthday Party
11am – 2pm > Pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), kids activities, complimentary snack booths and raffle
FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP requested (all registered attendees will be automatically entered)
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: Seaport District (19 Fulton Street/Front Street)
To RSVP, visit our event page on Eventbrite
Thank you to our partners for bringing fabulous activities and snacks to the Seaport District!
Pre-Halloween Fundraiser for FARE at the Seaport District
We are excited to announce our upcoming education event, with a spotlight on kids and families that are affected by food allergies. Join the No Nuts Moms Group of NYC and FiDi Families for an afternoon of family activities for a pre-Halloween mixer. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to FARE* (Food Allergy Research & Education).
Activities include a Halloween Spook-tacular show by Mad Science, interactive slime station, book signing with Stephanie Sorkin, author of “Nutley the Nut-Free Squirrel”, tattoo station, crafts, allergy-free snack stations and pumpkin decorating.
Date: Sunday, October 2nd (NO RAIN DATE)
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm [Read more…] about Pre-Halloween Fundraiser for FARE at the Seaport District