Seaport Kids x Manhattan by Sail
July 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
One event on July 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm
One event on August 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm
The Seaport
Fulton & Front Streets
New York, NY
Suggested Ages: All
Join Manhattan by Sail on their Clipper City ship for a kid-friendly 45-minute sail along the East River. While you take in the sights, sing along with Mr. Dan the Melody Man with everything from classic nursery rhymes to radio favorites.
Note: Tickets are $5 per person, and tickets are required for all passengers. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
See our guide to the happening Seaport District.
Seaport Discovery: Exploring our Waters with Eric Carle
Visit a discovery room of maritime-themed art by the late Eric Carle, beloved creator of picture books for young children, at The South Street Seaport Museum.
Huge immersive murals bring families into Carle’s book, A House for Hermit Crab, and the cargo-ship adventures of 10 Little Rubber Ducks. Activities include meeting a live hermit…
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Tall Ship Wavertree
Visit the 130-year-old tall ship Wavertree with self-guided tours along a set route include access to the main deck and quarter deck. Learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew. Then visit the cargo hold and stand atop the viewing…
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Seaport Beach Fest
Play on a shorefront pop-up sand beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and sand toys in the historic Seaport. enjoy live music performances, pop-up bars and food trucks. Listen to buskers and a series of tribute bands singing summer beach tunes.
See our guide to more fun, food and maritime activities in the Seaport.
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Tugboat Rides on W.O. Decker
Take an exciting 75-minute ride on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker. Explore New York Harbor with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island.
Tours depart at 1:15pm, 2:45pm, and 4:15pm. Advance reservations recommended.
For ages 10+. Access to W.O. Decker requires climbing angled…
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Imagination Playground
This magical interactive, transformable playground lets kids create their own play space with sand, water, giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric, and crates at their fingertips. Great view of the East River. Near lots of cool public art. Bathrooms available.
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