Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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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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Fall Family Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm

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Fall Family Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm

 

Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some kid-friendly projects in the vegetable farm. This is a fun and active event for families looking to get outside and get dirty! Farm educators will lead participants in the tasks needed to keep our farm thriving for the fall – this could include everything from planting to weeding or harvesting and spreading mulch. No experience necessary!

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Age(s): Recommended for ages 4 and up with adult supervision and participation; younger siblings are welcome.

Cost: Free. RSVP is required for this event, though you are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during the afternoon.

Location: Battery Urban Farm is located inside Battery Park at State Street between Bridge and Pearl Streets.

For additional information, please visit HERE

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Only Four More Free Yoga Dates in the Battery Woodland Lawn

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Tejal Yoga is back this summer offering Yoga in The Battery twice a week!
Join us in the Woodland Lawn overlooking the Fountain, the blooming Bosque, and majestic Lady Liberty for open level yoga practice.
Bring your own mat
Open level – great for those new to the practice and great for those wishing to adjust in any way
Student can anonymously opt in or opt out of hands-on adjustments
Student can anonymously opt in or opt out of aromatherapy
No additional music other than sounds of the park and nature
No props or towels provided
June 2 through September 29
Sundays: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Date(s): Sundays and Wednesdays through September 29

Times: Sundays: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm / Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Battery Park Woodland Lawn – near the Seaglass Carousel

Age(s): Wednesday for adults and Sunday for all ages

Fee: FREE

For more information and to RSVP visit HERE.

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Battery Park Campout – Lottery is OPEN!

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Battery Park Campout - Lottery is OPEN!

 

FiDi Families are invited to bring their sleeping bags for a Battery Park Campout. The Battery Park Conservancy will provide family tents, a lightning bug show, campfire songs, and s’mores! It’s a fun night under the stars in Battery Park with adventures provided by Battery Conservancy Educators.

The lottery opens on Monday, July 8th, at 12:00 pm and closes Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00 pm. The lottery winners will be notified on Thursday, July 11th and will have 24 hours to confirm attendance.

You will be notified by Wednesday, July 17th if you did not receive a ticket. The lottery for the August 17th CampOut will begin two weeks before the event.

Visit their website to learn more HERE.

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Shakespeare Downtown Returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery With Hamlet

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Shakespeare Downtown returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery with Hamlet on select days for 2 weeks. 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 Hamlet 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 250 people a night. 

Date: Thursday — Sunday: June 13 — 16 & 20 — 23 

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 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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