There are a number of free family-friendly events coming up at Brookfield Place. Bring the family to Lower Manhattan and make a day of it.

 

SATURDAY MORNING SHOW

Bring the family down to Hudson Eats for weekly performances by musicians, magicians, storytellers, and more! Free to attend.

  • Saturdays, September 21–December 14 | 10am–12pm   

Please find artist detail of each show below:

October 19
10am: Vered Music
Vered’s voice is lush, her songs funny and poignant, and her upbeat melodies and playful
harmonies are reminiscent of a doo-wop band.
11am: Jester Jim Juggler
This is notnot your ordinary juggling show!” Kids and adults alike will be talking about Jester
Jim’s wild antics for weeks!

October 26
10am: Lloyd H Miller Music
Lloyd H. Miller is the leader of all those sing-a-longs, the founder of the Deedle Deedle Dees, a Brooklyn NY-based educational band, and the co-writer (along with saxophonist / composer Roy Nathanson) of Trashed Out, a multi-media musical.
11am: Wonderspark Puppets Puppets
Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Chad Williams and Lindsey “Z.” Briggs,
WonderSpark Puppets infuse fun and whimsy into all their performances.

November 2
10am: Carl M Banks Music
Carl Banks is a melodic nomad, often picking up lyrical ideas from adventures found after scratching the rambling itch, with an open-minded ear for good storytelling and without bias for genre.
11am: Seth Dale Magic
Seth Dale’s show combines mentalism, magic, comedy and, most importantly, you. You’ll be
at the center of the action in a completely interactive show.

November 9
10am Astrograss Music
ASTROGRASS gets kids and their parents dancing and singing together, with a unique blend of bluegrass, old time, and folk music. Astrograss concerts feature sing-a-longs, dance contests, and high-energy fiddle hoedowns.
11am: Cardone the Magician Magic
Cardone is one of New York’s finest family entertainers and his Magic Show is perfect for all ages and group gatherings. His specialty is performing a show that has a very high entertainment value,and both adults and kids will find exciting and mystifying!

November 16
10am: Suzi Shelton Music
Suzi Shelton is an award-winning singer/songwriter who been performing for families or over 15 years, including some of the most prestigious venues and programs that are offered to families throughout NYC.
11am: Magic Evan Magic
Meet the NYC magician who will have your kids falling over with laughter and thanking you for the ‘Best Time Ever!’

November 23
10am: Mil’s Trills Music
Mil’s Trills is a Brooklyn-based children’s music project dedicated to creating positive inclusive experiences that strive to empower and embrace young audiences and families through music
11am: Gary The Great Magic
Gary’s brings his high energy blast of magic and comedy back to Hudson Eats for another chance to fill up your Saturday morning with some interactive awesomeness. Don’t forget your magic wand!

December 7
10am: CC & Mallory Music
CC & Mallory was born in February 2014 when Chelsea Camp and Mallory Kinney joined forces to become a music-making, learning-loving duo!
11am: Mario The Maker Magician Magic
Mario’s show is an upbeat, hilarious, and very interactive experience that leaves children and families inspired to nurture their own creative paths.

December 14
10am & 11am: Party Like Brooklyn, Baby DJ/Dance
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mister Marc and Mikey Palms grew up in a melting pot of music and culture. Today, the MC and DJ duo have traveled the country and the world entertaining children and adults with an interactive, action packed dance party for all ages known as PARTY LIKE BROOKLYN

 

HALLOWEEN 

Celebrate Halloween with an afternoon full of FANGtastic activities. SPOOKtacular costumes recommended!

 

CANSTRUCTION

Playing with your food is encouraged in this unique design competition featuring sculptures made entirely from cans of food! All food is donated to City Harvest for those in need.

 

SANTA AT BROOKFIELD PLACE

Create lasting photo memories with the jolly man in red! Santa at Brookfield Place features a special children’s activity center to enjoy before your session.

 

LIGHT UP LUMINARIES

Light Up Luminaries signals the start of the holiday season with an evening full of fun and holiday cheer as Brookfield Place celebrates the spectacular light installation and holiday tradition.

 

LUMINARIES

This holiday tradition in the heart of Lower Manhattan features a canopy of interactive colorful lights emanating from hundreds of suspended lanterns.

 

THE NUTCRACKER

This free one-hour version of the beloved holiday ballet performed to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is set Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael.