Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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5th Annual Pictures with Santa at the Battery Park Veterinary Hospital

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Bring your pets and/or kids to take their photos with Santa at the Battery Park Veterinary Hospital. For a donation of $5 or more, receive a printed portrait with Santa. Proceeds will go to Animal Care and Control of NYC. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Date: Tuesday, December 18th

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Age(s): Pets and children welcome

Cost: Free, but donations of $5 or more get you a printed portrait with santa!

Location: 21 South End Avenue (The Craft Studio)

For more information, please visit their website HERE

 
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The Playroom from Fatherly in SoHo

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The Playroom from Fatherly in SoHo

 

Come experience the reveal of Fatherly’s 100 Best Toys of 2018, featuring an RXBAR Kids jump pit, a LEGO® art gallery for kids to display their creativity, and a littleBits workshop designed to discover your inner super hero. The Playroom features a jam-packed activity schedule filled with musical performances, storytime and arts & crafts that’ll entertain parents and kids alike. And on Sunday, stop by for a free picture with Santa!

Date: Thursday, December 6th through Sunday, Decemberber 9th

Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Location: 140 West Broadway (The Playroom)

Fee: Free with RSVP

Age: All ages

For more information and to RSVP, please visit their website HERE

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Christmas Celebration at Washington Market Park!

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Christmas Celebration at Washington Market Park!

 

The Friends of Washington Market Park are excited about this year’s annual Christmas party. Come help welcome the guest of honor, Santa! This is a great opportunity for kids to say hello to Santa and let him know what they are wishing for this year. This also gives your family a chance to give back. Don’t miss out on the complimentary cookies and hot apple cider. 

Santa will be the guest of honor at our annual Christmas party! Riding to the park in style – sometimes by pedicab, sometimes peddled by an oversized elf – Santa takes requests from children on his throne stationed at the gazebo. Activities with KinderCare. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Consider supporting a local children’s organization and bring an unwrapped gift to the party!

Date: Saturday, December 8th 

Time: 2p -3p

Location: Washington Market Park 

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

 

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Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration

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Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration

 

The Friends of Washington Market Park are excited about this year’s annual Christmas party. Come welcome the guest of honor, Santa! This is a great opportunity for kids to say hello to Santa and let him know what they are wishing for this year. This also gives your family a chance to give back. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped gift to support a local children’s organization to the park! 

The team from Kinder Care will be on hand to entertain children with arts and crafts. Don’t miss out on the complimentary cookies and hot apple cider. 

The Friends of Washington Market Park is a non-profit neighborhood organization that plans free public events in the park and supports park restoration and improvements. Their events are seasonally appropriate throughout the year. 

Date: Saturday, December 9th (rain date is 12/10)

Time: 2p -3p

Location: Washington Market Park 

Ages: All

Fee: Free

For more information, please click here. 

 

 
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Santa Claus At Brookfield Place

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Santa Claus At Brookfield Place

 

Brookfield Place is hosting Santa and families are invited to take advantage of this festive photo opportunity. Families are invited to visit this indoor destination with something for everyone. Come capture the holiday magic by shopping, dining, and ice skating at Brookfield Place. There are 3 ways to register for a photo with Jolly Saint Nick; via the Ritual app, in-person registration, and walk-in. There will also be a special opportunity to bring your furry four-legged pet in for a photo with Santa!

Date: Friday, November 24th – Sunday, December 24th

Hours: 
Monday – Friday, 12 – 8 pm
Saturdays, 10 am – 8 pm
Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm
Dec. 24, 10 am – 4 pm 

Location: 230 Vesey Street (Brookfield Place)

Ages: All

Fee: Free (cost to purchase photos)

To learn more and register, please visit the website HERE

 
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Santa’s Winter Workshop with the Conrad Hotel at Atrio

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Santas Winter Workshop with the Conrad Hotel at Atrio

 

Do not miss out on the Conrad Hotel’s Santa’s Winter Workshop Series on three Saturday’s in December. They are hosting their special events in their very own Atrio Restaurant and Wine Bar. There will be special sweet treats made by their professional chefs, a photo-op with santa of course, and an illustrator among other things. Each Saturday will be special and you don’t want to miss out on this series!

Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 10th and 17th [Read more…]

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Santa at the Paris Cafe

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Santa at the Paris CafeSanta Claus will be in Lower Manhattan at a FiDi Families favorite, the Paris Cafe.

Join FiDi Families and neighborhood families and friends at the beautifully restored Paris Cafe. After suffering major damage due to Hurricane Sandy, the Paris Cafe reopened in 2013, much to everyone’s delight. Continuing their annual tradition of a visit from Santa, children are invited to ask Santa if they made his “nice” list with an opportunity for photos.  

Date: Saturday, December 19th [Read more…]

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