Explore the fascinating relationship between the sun and the city’s tallest buildings. Families discover how architects consider sunlight, shadows, and the changing seasons when designing skyscrapers, then put their creativity to work in a fun hands-on activity.
theaterFREEFri, Aug 28 · 7:30 PM
Wagner Park · Battery Park City
Ailey II dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers, forging a new path for modern dance—one that’s inclusive, experimental, and transformative. An Ailey Arts In Education instructor leads a movement workshop for all ages following the performance.
Sat, Aug 29 · 9:00 AM
Big and Tiny Brookfield · Battery Park City
Full day summer program for infants and toddlers, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Held at Big and Tiny Brookfield in NYC for ages 3 months to 2 years, this is a full-day registered option offering care and activities for the youngest kids.
Sat, Aug 29 · 9:00 AM
Big and Tiny Brookfield · Battery Park City
Full day summer program for infants and toddlers, 9:00am - 5:00pm, held at Big and Tiny Brookfield for ages 3 months to 2 years. This registered, indoor program runs Monday through Friday in July and August.
FREESat, Aug 29 · 10:30 AM
The Skyscraper Museum · Battery Park City
Compare the architecture and engineering of the museum's neighbor, the Battery Park City “Green School” and a skyscraper, the Empire State Building, to see how buildings of different sizes can use design to be more energy efficient. Then design a school that shows how architecture can help address climate change!