Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Nature + Play at Battery Park City Parks

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Nature + Play at Battery Park City Parks

 

Are you looking for an outdoor activity, that is safe and local?

Celebrate the nature found in our beloved Battery Park City parks. Pick up a self-guided worksheet that will invite you to tour the gardens investigating plants and trees, as well as the pollinating insects and birds that visit the parks of BPC. Activity is self-guided.

FiDi Families Insiders: Participants are expected to bring their own pencils and clipboards. Masks and contact information required upon arrival.

Program is first-come, first-served for up to 20 children with accompanying adults.

Participants must maintain six feet of physical distance between households. All programs will be held in accordance with New York State reopening guidance.

Date: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 3pm – 4pm

KickOff Location: River Terrace at Murray Street

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome and children must have adult in attendance.

To participate, just show up, but remember: Program is first-come, first-served for up to 20 children with accompanying adults.

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

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The Battery Playscape Groundbreaking Celebration – FREE

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The Battery invites the public to celebrate a new era of play with nature, self-expression, joy-filled puppets, hot chocolate and a ride on the SeaGlass Carousel! Across the path from the successful SeaGlass Carousel is The Battery Playscape, an innovative world of play and creativity designed and now being built by The Battery Conservancy (TBC). The new 1.5-acre Playscape triples the size of the current playground to respond to the growing number of Lower Manhattan families. Playscape elements are inspired by climate, sea, and wind. Rain gardens will filter urban runoff and serve as a global exemplar of sustainable playground design. It’s an amazing addition to the changing landscape of Lower Manhattan.

Date: Thursday, March 12th

Time: 10:00 am

Age(s): All ages welcome

Fee: Free to attend

FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP is required for this event: special.events@parks.nyc.gov 

Location: Battery Playscape: On-site; across from 17 State Street

For additional information, please visit HERE

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Labor Day in Prospect Park

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Labor Day in Prospect Park

 

This event is not close but worth the boat ride, subway ride or cab ride. There aren’t many labor day events going on but Prospect Park in Brooklyn invites our families to join them for their labor day celebration today!

There will be tons of different family-friendly activities all day long for families to enjoy in the gorgeous weather. They include nature activities, fames, puzzles, bingo, sports and more!

Date: Monday, September 4th

Time: 12p – 4p

Location: 95 Prospect Park West – Prospect Park children center and Audubon Center

Fee: Free! $2 to ride the carousel

Ages: All ages welcomed

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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It’s My Park Day

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It's My Park Day

It’s My Park Day. Calling all gardening and flower lovers to Washington Market Park. This citywide celebration allows kids to test their skills or learn something new as they work in the park gardens. Park Gardner Richie will instruct children and adults on how to plant bulbs, flowers, and even how to work the soil. Gloves and towels will be provided, but bringing your own is appreciated.

NYC’s Department of Parks and Recreation welcomes the city residents twice a year to support their and celebrate their neighborhood park. Children will walk away with a knowledge of gardening after helping to plant thousands of bulbs this fall. This event is sponsored by The Friends of Washington Market Park. Dress for a mess!

The Friends of Washington Market Park is a non-profit neighborhood organization. They plan free public events in the park and supports park conservation and restoration. They are supported by NYC Department of Parks and Recreation as well as private contributions and donations.

Date: Saturday, November 14th [Read more…] about It’s My Park Day

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

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Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park. School-age children are invited to join in creative art activities and spirited games in magical Teardrop Park. The park is a wonderful inspiration for artists of all ages. Projects include painting, collage, sculpture, nature-based art projects, and more. The art portion takes place for the entire two-hour program. Starting at 4:30 the energetic lawn games begin. Taking advantage of the Teardrop Park landscape these group games can include dramatic play, tag, capture the flag, and running games of all sorts. Children are invited to suggest their own ideas as well.

Date: Wednesday, June 24th [Read more…] about Wednesday’s in Teardrop Park

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