THURSDAY, JULY 17
HUDSON RIVER PARK
Pier 25 at North Moore, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/river-rangers-2014
River Rangers: Hudson River Park offers budding scientists an opportunity to learn more about the great outdoors. Hudson River Park’s environmental educators bring the opportunity to observe and explore through discovery-based science experiments and nature-inspired crafts. Hands-on learning and play activities for kids will vary from week to week and will include touch tanks, puzzles, science experiments and much more!
Ages 3 – 9 | Free | 10-11:30 a.m.
EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 8/28
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Art: Come learn art with paper, clay, wood, and paint.
Ages 4 and under | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
THURSDAYS UNTIL OCT. 30
Art & Games: Age 5+ | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park | 3:30-5:30 p.m.
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY THURSDAY AT 11:30
Bilingual birdies: Children | Free | 3:30 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
River & Blues Concert Series: Enjoy summertime blues against the backdrop of spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River on five Thursday evenings in July and August
All ages | Free | Wagner Park| 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
FIDI FAMILIES
South Street Seaport Summer Stage Fulton Street, https://www.FiDiFamilies.com
Summer Fridays with FiDi FamiliesEvery Friday in July and August, FiDi Families will present a fun, family-friendly activity and/or musical performance at the South Street Seaport Summer Stage. July 18 Music Beans and City Man
All ages | Free | 10:00 a.m.
RIVERFLICKS FAMILY FRIDAYS
At Pier 46 in Greenwich Village, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/riverflicks-family-fridays This outdoor Movie Series features family oriented movies suitable for all ages – Films are rated PG. “Ghostbusters”
All ages | Free | 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler storytime
Ages 18-36 months | Free |10:30 a.m.
Saturday Family Drive-In Movies: The library is screening classic children’s films on the second floor. Kids can use library bins to decorate their very own “cars” and then drive in for the movie. Film runtime: 30-45 minutes. 7/19: Kevin Henkes | All ages | Free | 3:00-3:45 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
BIG CITY FISHING
Pier 25, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/big-city-fishing
The rods, reels, bait and instruction will be provided. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river.
5+ | Free | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH 9/28
MONDAY, JULY 21
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served. Ages 0-18 months | Free | 9:30 a.m.
EVERY MONDAY AT 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time: A librarian will share lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 18-36 months | Free | 4 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY AT 4:00 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY
Children’s Basketball: Adjustable height hoops and fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required. | Ages 5 – 6 | Free | Drop in | Rockefeller Park |3:30 to 4:30 PM, 5-6 year olds,
4:30 to 5:30 PM, 7 & older
EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 10/27
BIG CITY FISHING
Pier 25, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/big-city-fishing
The rods, reels, bait and instruction will be provided. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river.
5+ | Free | 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY THROUGH 8/25
TUESDAY, JULY 22
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY TUESDAY AT 11:30 a.m.
Teen Advisory Group: Come chill out with new friends and old at the Teen Advisory Group! Trade book and media recommendations, work on your own digital projects, volunteer at the Library and more. Refreshments will be served
13-18 years | Free | noon
Picture Book Time: A librarian will read classic stories and new picture books.
All ages. | Free | 4 p.m.
EVERY TUESDAY AT 4 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: Have fun passing, shooting & dribbling! Parks programming leaders facilitate the fun. Everybody plays! Closed-toe shoes required.
Free | Drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
2:30 – 3:15 p.m., 3-4 year olds
3:30 – 4:15 p.m., 5 to 7 year olds
4:30 – p.m., 8 to 11 year olds
EVERY TUESDAY
BIG CITY FISHING
Pier 25, https://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/big-city-fishing
The rods, reels, bait and instruction will be provided. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river.
5+ | Free | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH 8/26
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time: A librarian will share lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 18-36 months | Free | 10:30 a.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30 a.m.
Science club: Educators will lead weekly workshops exploring simple machines and their unique functions. Students will learn about gears, pulleys, wheel and axles and much more through hands-on demonstrations.
Ages 5-12 | Free | 4:00 p.m.
SEE CHANGE
Front/Row Stage, https://www.southstreetseaport.com/events/#
Wednesdays with Bilingual Birdies: Every Wednesday this summer, join Bilingual Birdies at the Seaport. Bilingual Birdies is a foreign language program for kids that will teach Spanish (June), French (July), and Mandarin (August) through live music, movement, dance, puppetry, and theatre-based games.
Free | 1:30pm and 2:30pm
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Wagner Park, 212-267-9700,
bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesdays at Teardrop: Come enjoy lawn games and art projects. Art supplies provided. Ages 5 and up. | Free | Drop in | Teardrop Park | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10/29
Drop-in Chess: Play chess and get pointers from an expert.
Ages 5 – 15 | Free | Drop in | Rockefeller Park | 3:30 – 5 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10/24
SUMMER FILM SERIES FEATURING THE WORK OF STEVEN SPIELBERG
Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, https://www.mjhnyc.org/spielberg/
Downtown at the Museum of Jewish Heritage see collection of iconic films directed by Steven Spielberg. Tickets will be available at the box office on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 4 P.M. on the day of each screening
Free suggested donation | 6:30pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH 8/18
SEE CHANGE/NY FAMILY FILM SCREENINGS
South Street Seaport, https://www.southstreetseaport.com/events/
Outdoor movie screenings at the Seaport all summer long. | 8:00pm
EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH 8/27
THURSDAY, JULY 24
HUDSON RIVER PARK
River Rangers: See July 17
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Bilingual birdies: See July 17
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Art and Art & Games: See July 17
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
River & Blues Concert Series: See July 17
FRIDAY, JULY 25
FIDI FAMILIES
Summer Fridays with FiDi Families | July 25 Creative Play For Kids | See July 18
RIVERFLICKS FAMILY FRIDAYS
July 25 “Ghostbusters II” | See July 18
SATURDAY, JULY 26
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Toddler Storytime and Saturday Family Drive-In Movies: See July 19
SUNDAY, JULY 27
BIG CITY FISHING
See July 20
MONDAY, JULY 28
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Toddler Story Time: See July 21
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Children’s Basketball: See July 21
BIG CITY FISHING
See July 21
TUESDAY, JULY 29
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers Teen Advisory Group and Picture Book Time: See July 22
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: See July 22
BIG CITY FISHING
See July 22
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Toddler Story Time and Science Club: see July 23
SEE CHANGE
Wednesdays with Bilingual Birdies: See July 23
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Play and Wednesdays at Teardrop and Drop-in Chess: See July 23
SUMMER FILM SERIES FEATURING THE WORK OF STEVEN SPIELBERG
See July 23
SEE CHANGE/NY FAMILY FILM SCREENINGS
See July 23
