Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

the seaport district

Hester Street Fair Wine Wednesday’s

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Hester Street Fair Wine Wednesday's

If you haven’t checked out the Hester Street Fair now is the time to do so! The Holiday Market at the Seaport takes place until Saturday, December 24th. We hope that you join us and shop local this holiday season. Also, you are invited to come check out the Hester Street Fair Holiday Market Wine Wednesday’s. Guests will enjoy free wine while shopping at the market from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Don’t miss out on this awesome, local event!

Date: Wednesday’s until December 21st

Time: 5:00p – 8:00p

Location: 117 Beekman St. –  Seaport District 

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Seaport District’s 33rd Annual Tree Lighting

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Seaport District's 33rd Annual Tree Lighting

 

TONIGHT…RAIN OR SHINE! 

 

It’s everyones favorite time of year and you and your family definitely don’t want to miss this special celebration in our neighborhood. The Seaport District NYC kicks off the holiday season with its 33rd annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm, presented by Hallmark Channel.

Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and will receive a rain poncho, if needed. Plus,  view a fantastic light show, presented by the Hallmark Channel. 

To celebrate the nautical history of New York’s “oldest new neighborhood,” this year’s 60-foot Norway Spruce from Hinsdale, PA will be decorated with a “Constellation” theme depicting the tools sailors of the Old World used to traverse the globe. Held on the Fulton Street cobblestones, the tree lighting evening will include special live performances by Vy Higginsen’s Gospel Choir of Harlem and Grace VanderWaal, winner of the 2016 season of America’s Got Talent, singing songs from her debut EP.

We can’t wait to see all our FiDi Families there for a wonderful evening!

Date: Tuesday, November 29th

Time: 6:30p

Location: Seaport District

Age(s): All ages

Fee: Free!

For more information check out The Seaport District’s website, HERE

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Whisper Editions on The Downtowner

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Whisper Editions on The Downtowner

Whisper Editions on The Downtowner. This week we welcome President of Whisper Editions, Judith Puckett-Rinella. Whisper Editions is located in the heart of the South Street Seaport and collaborates with an exclusive group of artists and designers to create original works in limited quantities.

Each week, Whisper Editions debuts something new from their unique roster of photographers, jewelers, furniture makers, designers, apothecaries, publishers, and more. The collection is carefully selected to be both timely and timeless. 

Judith Puckett-Rinella is the founder and president of Whisper Editions. She began her career as a photography editor, at magazines like BlackBook and Details and quickly became photography director at T: The New York Times Style Magazine and Vanity Fair.

Judith as worked with many talented photographers, including Joel-Peter Witkin, Annie Leibowitz, Mario Testino, Mark Seliger, Stephen Shore, and William Eggleston. She has overseen shoots with stars from the worlds of art and entertainment,including Penelope Cruz, Jeff Koons, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Sean Penn, Sophia Coppola, Mick Jagger, Julia Roberts, and Lou Reed. She has been nominated for four Emmy Awards and has won two Webby Awards.

Date: Thursday, February 25th [Read more…] about Whisper Editions on The Downtowner

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NY’s Men’s Market Week at the Seaport

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NY's Men's Market Week at the Seaport.

NY’s Men’s Market Week at the Seaport. The Northern Grade Flagship store in the Seaport District will be hosting 3 brands in town for New York’s mens market week. Meet the designers and owners from each brand.

Design your own pair of boots with Lanona Shoe Co from St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday. On Wednesday come to view and shop the exclusive launch of the Spring collection from Welcome Stranger from San Francisco, California. On Thursday take advantage of 50% discounts off of knitwear from Ohio Knitting Mills from Cleveland, Ohio.

These events is free and open to the public! There will be beer and wine provided.

Norther Grade was founded in 2010, by Katherine and Mark McMillan. Their ideas and efforts created a marketplace featuring and highlighting diverse brands that manufacture their goods in the USA. The brands range from larger and more established brands to small brands that the duo refers to as “The New American Creatives”.

The environment of Northern Grade is combines American-made products, musics, spirits, and locally produced foods. This assortment of merchandise and the experience appeals to a broad audience. The unique venue creates a one-of-a-kind experience for both the brands and the consumers. 25 marketplaces later, including locations in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, and Moscow, their first permanent retail experience is located in the NY Seaport District.

Date(s) Tuesday, January 26th; Wednesday, January 27th; Thursday, January 28th [Read more…] about NY’s Men’s Market Week at the Seaport

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FiDi Families Halloween Festival on 10/31

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Save The Date! FiDi Families Halloween Festival!

FiDi Families Halloween Festival! 

Come join us for some spooktacular activities and treats at the Seaport District! There’s no better way to spend your afternoon before trick-or-treating is in full force. Activities include pumpkin decorating (limited to the first 200 children in costume), AmazeBooths photobooth for fun pictures of families in costume, Mad Science experiments with the Pine Street School and more. 

The day of events will also include a music sing-a-long by Music for Aardvarks, a FiDi Families favorite. We will conclude with a kids costume parade. Come dressed in your best as we march around the Seaport District showing off our Halloween spirit and awesome costumes!

FiDi Families Insiders: RSVP for a pumpkin! Find our event on EventBrite

Date: Saturday, October 31st

Time: 11a – 1p

Location: 19 Fulton Street (Fulton and Front Streets)

Ages: All ages welcome

Fee: Free to attend! RSVP is no longer necessary…just show up!

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