Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Free Basketball Group Lessons at Rockefeller Park

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Calling all kids interested in learning basketball basics like dribbling and passing with an emphasis on fun. Kids are encouraged to have fun and play with their friends, with adjustable hoops to accommodate kids of all sizes. Fun is emphasized over competition. Led by Parks Programming leaders, children do drills and play games to improve their skills. Close-toed shoes required. 

Date: Monday’s (through October, except 5/28, 9/3, 10/8)

Session 1: 2:45p – 3:15p for ages: 3 – 4 years old

Session 2: 3:30p – 4:15p for ages: 5 – 6 years old

Session 3: 4:30p – 5:15p for ages: 7 and older

Location: Basketball courts at Nelson A. Rockefeller Park (located between Warren & Murray)

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Peter and the Wolf at Rockefeller Park

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Sylvan Winds joins us with a live telling of Prokofiev’s masterpiece, Peter and the Wolf, with its charming introduction of classical instruments and motifs. The BPC Parks Programming team will get things started with animal mask making for young artists. Art project appropriate for ages 3+. Music performance starts at 11:45am.

Date: Saturday, May 12th

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Location: Nelson A. Rockefeller Park in Battery Park (Warren Street)

Cost: Free

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit their website HERE

 

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Preschool Art at Rockefeller Park

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Very young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint, and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age-appropriate projects planned by an art educator/artist. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!

When: Thursday, May 3rd 

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm

Location:  Rockefeller Park 

Ages: Infants — 5 years old

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Art and Lawn Games in Rockefeller Park

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Let your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for fun, creative art activities. Complete your masterpiece, then unleash that pent-up energy in lawn games like tag, silly races and more!

When: Thursday, May 3rd 

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Location:  Rockefeller Park 

Ages: 5 y.o. and up

Cost: Free 

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Summer events at Battery Park City Parks

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Battery Park City Parks

 

It’s MAY!  Which means Battery Park City Authority is starting their annual 600+ summer events (the majority of which are free) right here in our own Battery Park City Parks.  We will post a few highlights every day, but you can go through their summer booklet HERE (Page 27-29 has the calendar concise, and we have them all on our FiDi Families calendar for your convenience.)

For example: Every Tuesday for kids at Rockefeller Park (unless otherwise noted):

10:00am – 12:00pm: Preschool Play at Wagner Park
2:45pm – 3:15pm: Soccer for ages 3-4
3:15pm – 3:45pm: Young Sprouts Gardening for ages 3-5
3:30pm – 4:15pm: Soccer for ages 5-7
3:30pm – 5:00pm: Drop-In Chess
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Gardening Club for ages 6-10 ($)
4:30pm – 5:15pm: Soccer for ages 8-11 

We are excited for a great summer in the Big Apple in Battery Park!  
 
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Arts & Games at Battery Park City

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Arts & Games at Battery Park City

 

Did you know school-age kids are invited to attend free arts and crafts activities with Battery Park City Parks? Kids are invited to get messy and have fun with staff for a variety of creative art activities. Following arts and crafts, a series of organized lawn games are offered such as tag and tug-o-war. 

Date(s): Thursday’s (recurring through the end of summer)

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Location: Rockefeller Park lawn

Cost: Free

Ages: 5 and older

For more information, please visit their website HERE 

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Outdoor Movie at Rockefeller Park

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Outdoor Movie at Rockefeller Park

 

The start of outdoor movie season is upon us and Battery Park City Parks is setting the bar high with the screening of Star Wars:  The Force Awakens! 

This instant classic is rated PG-13 and runtime is 2 hours and 16 minutes. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket, a picnic dinner and of course, dress as their favorite Star Wars character, such as Rey, Finn, Poe or even Kylo Ren of the First Order!

Date: Thursday, May 4th

Time: 7pm

Ages: All ages welcome

Location: Rockefeller Park

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Go early and grab a spot and be aware of the film rating. 

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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