Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Pumpkin Point at Governors Island

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Pumpkin Point at Governors Island

 

 

Once again, Governors Island has transformed Nolan Park into “Pumpkin Point”, a free, family-friendly patch of over 5,000 pumpkins on the last two weekends in October. Families are invited to stroll through the pumpkin patch, admire the fall theme decor and take home a free pumpkin! Because of Covid regulations, there will be no activities or concessions offered.

Pumpkin Point 2020 will be a socially distanced event with plenty of room for visitors to spread out and enjoy the patch. Governors Island visitors are required to maintain social distance of at least 6 feet and to wear face coverings whenever social distancing is not possible, and at all times when boarding, riding, and disembarking ferries.

FiDi Families Insiders: Ferry reservations are required to visit Governors Island.

Date(s): October 24th – November 1

Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Location: Governors Island – Nolan Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free to visit

For more information, including hours of operation, ferry schedule, etc, please visit their website HERE.
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Kids in the Game Remote Learning Center in Tribeca

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Kids in the Game Remote Learning Center in Tribeca

 

Do you need help balancing your child’s blended school schedule and work this fall? Our Remote Learning Center in Tribeca is your perfect solution.

Students rotate between blocks of remote learning based on their school schedule, socially distanced physical activity, and a variety of games and brain breaks during downtime. Students are grouped by grade level in pods of 8-10. All students will have access to dedicated Kids in the Game coaches to monitor learning and provide assistance when needed!

The health and safety of our kids, families, and team is our top priority—always. We’ve implemented new policies and procedures including daily health screenings, group cohorting, enhanced cleaning techniques, and more to ensure a safe and fun environment. Our team at Kids in the Game recently finished 4 in-person summer camps serving 400 families for 10 weeks with ~100 staff members. We had 0 COVID cases. We’re using our expertise and experience from the summer to ensure the safety of your kids this fall.

This program is open to the public! Families are welcome to come from any school in NYC to attend our Tribeca Remote Learning Center while parents return to work or continue to work from home. The cost of the 5-day program is $100 per day for each student. This program is available Monday through Friday to any student in NYC, grades Pre-K4-8th grade.

Kids in the Game is offering 15% off to all FiDi Families readers. Use the code ‘FIDIFAMILIES’ when you register for our remote learning center! Feel free to email tribeca@kidsinthegame.com or call 212-634-7262 x 303 with any questions. Limited spots are available!

REGISTER TODAY! https://www.kidsinthegame.com/school-programs/tribeca/

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Join us on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 13!

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Join us on City of Water Day, Saturday, July 13!

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Join us on Saturday, July 13 at City of Water Day, a free harbor-wide festival organized by the Waterfront Alliance to get people to, on, and in the water!

In partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, the festival headquarters will be held at the Seaport District, where visitors will enjoy a day of waterfront exploration, learning, and fun, including children’s activities sponsored by Disney.

And don’t miss the one-and-only Con Edison Cardboard Kayak Race at Brooklyn Bridge Beach on City of Water Day! Teams will build their two-person cardboard vessels at Peck Slip between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, then present them for judging. At 1 pm, the cardboard boats will be paraded from Peck Slip to Brooklyn Bridge Beach, and the racing will begin at 1:30 pm!

Date: Saturday, July 13th

Time: 10 am – 4 pm

Location: Pier 16 and Pier 17 at the Seaport District

Fee: Free to attend

Age(s): All ages welcome

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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FiDi Goes to the New York International Auto Show with A Girls Guide to Cars and Toyota

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FiDi Goes to the New York International Auto Show with A Girls Guide to Cars and Toyota
Scotty Reiss, Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars

 

The New York International Auto Show was launched in 1900 (true statement!) and continues to be a draw for both local New Yorkers and visitors from far and wide. The event is open to the public and boasts four floors of showrooms, featuring some of the newest models of cars, from luxury to sport and electric vehicles as well. The hybrid autos and electric vehicles seem to be front and center for many and environmentally friendly cars are on the rise. 

 

FiDi Goes to the New York International Auto Show with A Girls Guide to Cars and Toyota
Girls Night Out with the New York International Auto Show

 

For the last 7 years, A Girls Guide to Cars has been hosting a diverse group of women to a VIP evening, the night before the doors officially open to the public. One of the most interesting facts to know about women and the auto industry is that women buy or influence the purchase of 85% of ALL cars, according to stats shared by the team at A Girls Guide to Cars. This is a stunning fact and an exciting one too, as we realize the significance that women have on the auto industry. Needless to say, the auto dealers, the car makers and industry leaders are welcoming women to the auto buying conversation and the New York International Auto Show is a perfect opportunity to learn, to share and to converse about the future of car design, the impact of environmental design and the continued spotlight on electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. 

The event is really a special chance to hear from some of the biggest names in the industry with a sneak peek at what they are creating for 2020 and beyond. And, if you are a future car buyer, this event is certainly a great chance to speak to the experts about the brands they represent and have an in-depth conversation on why a particular car is the right one for you. 

The NYIAS is definitely geared towards an adult crowd, but in all honesty, cars are pretty exciting to kids. And the kids that were in attendance were so excited to sit in the driver’s seat of some of the most luxurious cars on the market and certainly in the world. So, consider bringing the entire family to this amazing showcase, wander the floors and get your cameras ready – you never know which celebrity may be in attendance! 

 

FiDi Goes to the New York International Autoshow with A Girls Guide to Cars and Toyota
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid – to be released in 2020

 

The team behind A Girls Guide to Cars hosted a Girls Night Out, hosted by Toyota and it was a huge success. And, on a personal note, I fell in love with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. I loved the captains’ chairs, the ability to fit 7-8 people in the car, the blue tooth technology, the extra large sunroof and the pure luxury won me over. In 2018, the Toyota Highlander was named one of the “12 Best Family Cars of 2018” by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. It continues to win safety awards and rave reviews and it was great to check it out, in real life. 

The New York International Auto Show is open to the public from April 19 through April 28th. Tickets are available on their website and at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Be sure to visit their website for info on ticket promotions, promos with NY Waterway ferries and more. 

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