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Preschool Play – Outdoor Fun in Battery Park

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Preschool Play - Outdoor Fun in Battery Park

 

Preschool Play is the cornerstone of early childhood development. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing, dance, shake, and hear stories too. Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play. Come out and enjoy the outdoors, before it gets too cold. And, get to meet your neighbors and local residents.

FiDi Families Insiders: No RSVP necessary

Date: Tuesday, October 29th

Time: 10 am — 11:30 am

Location: 20 Battery Place – Wagner Park

Age(s): 2 – 5 yo

Fee: Free

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Shakespeare Downtown’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Castle Clinton in Battery Park

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Just two more nights of Shakespeare Downtown’s two week show of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Romeo and Juliet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.

Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 200 people a night. 

Date: Saturday, June 23rd & Sunday, June 24th

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

 

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Mary Pickersgill Play at Castle Clinton National Monument

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Come meet Mary Pickersgill (portrayed by Kim Hanley of American Historical Theatre) as we celebrate Women’s History Month at Castle Clinton National Monument

In 1813 Mary Pickersgill made the Star Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key would write the National Anthem  after seeing this flag flying in the “dawn’s early light.” The flag was commissioned by General Armistead who wanted a flag “ so large that the British would  have no trouble seeing it from afar.” Mary sewed two flags but it was the  42’ X 30’ flag that flew over the fort and is now preserved at the Smithsonian Institute today. 

When: Monday, March 19th

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park 

Age: Recommended for ages 7+

Cost: Free. Registration required by calling 646-841-4289

For more information visit their website HERE

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Preschool Play and Art at Battery Park City

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Bring your toddlers over to Battery Park City for Interactive play, art-making, and more.  For walking toddlers through preschool-age children and accompanying adult. Adults participate throughout the program. It is just a fun day to play and have fun! How can you go wrong? This class is reoccurring every Thursday.

Date: Thursday, November 3rd – December 15th

Time: 10a – 11:30a / 3:30p – 5p

Location: 6 River Terrace (Battery Park City)

Fee: $150

Visit their website HERE for more information and to register.

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