Things to Do in Lower Manhattan
Things to do in Lower Manhattan
Kickoff the holiday season with a festive and charming evening of caroling, warm beverages and sweet treats with your Battery Park City community! If you wish, donate to those in need by bringing a new, unwrapped gift for Stockings With Care. You may also drop off gift donations in advance at 75 Battery Place.
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: South Cove (MAP)
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
For more information, please visit their website HERE!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Kick off the holiday season on December 2 with the Seaport District’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The evening, hosted by Cubby and Christine from 106.7 LITE FM, kicks off with a special charitable presentation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, one of the nation’s leading industry-based HIV/AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, and A Place for Kids, a nonprofit organization providing safe and educational after school programs for elementary school children in the New York City Chinatown Area.
Following the presentation, enjoy traditional carols from a local choir along with performances by the Broadway casts of Phantom of the Opera and Mean Girls.
While in the neighborhood, meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar character in celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Experience taking place at the South Street Seaport Museum. Find themed kid activities, free popsicles and more presented by FiDi Families.
Pick up your season membership for the Winterland Ice Rink and get special neighborhood pricing along with some Winterland swag. Warm up with hot chocolate and cups of mac & cheese with proceeds going to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and A Place for Kids.
Plus, don’t miss the After Party on The Rooftop at Pier 17 starting at 8 pm, featuring ice skating and free performances by Ingrid Michaelson and DJ Whutever.
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The New York Stock Exchange is hosting their 95th annual lighting of the NYSE Christmas Tree and it is open to the public. The event features musical artists, local corporate partners, and a variety of neighborhood sponsors at this community event. Entertainment kicks off at 2:30 pm and the official tree lighting takes place at 5 pm, after the 4 pm bell closes. Be on the lookout for the cast of Billions from Showtime to light the holiday tree. Bundle up the kiddos and enjoy this downtown holiday tradition.
Date: Thursday, November 29th
Time: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: 11 Wall Street (in front of the NYSE)
Age: All
Cost: Free
FiDi Families Insiders: Catch performances from the Radio City Rockettes and Anastasia the Musical!
For more information and to see the complete line up of entertainment, please visit their website HERE!
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