Children’s Day at the South Street Seaport, September 30th

Save the Date for the annual celebration of Childrens Day!

Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Time: Noon to 5pm

Location: Pier 17 at the Historic South Street Seaport District

Various stages set up with a variety of family friendly activities, sure to satisfy every member of your family.

Main stage (Fulton and Front Streets)

Various enterntainment including a guest appearance by Gordon from Sesame Street and kid-friendly musical guests featuring Tim and the Space Cadets (1pm), Mil’s Trills (2pm) and Hot Peas N’ Butter (3pm).

Storytime Stage (Front and John Streets)

Storybook readings along with character meet and greets. Expected guests include Maisy, Curious George and many of their friends (subject to change).

Histoy of the annual Children’s Day in NYC

The inaugural Children’s Day took  place at the World Trade Center in 1993, months after the February bombing of  the WTC.  Originally hosted by  the Port Authority of NY & NJ, over 7,000 people attended that first  year.  Growing in vision and grandeur  each year since, Children’s Day continued at the World Trade Center through  2001.

The dedication of some wonderful folks has ensured that New York’s kids would continue post-9/11 to have a day of free fun downtown.  The South Street Seaport has provided a home for the event ever since 2001.