Fall is in full swing, welcoming a fresh wave of visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and family in the area soon—here's a top list of things to see and do in the neighborhood. And since you're bound to get hungry, check out TCU's suggestions for where to eat and drink nearby. 1. Tour the area's Black monuments It's safe to say Harlem has the best collection of Black monuments in the country—from a 25-foot-tall memorial dedic

Ice skating at Central Park's new Davis Center in the north end—plus more fun things to do this weekend. Soft opening: Community Skate at the Davis Center in Central Park Opens: Friday, November 21; check calendar for times Central Harlem Gottesman Rink, Davis Center at the Harlem Meer, Central Park, E 110th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves Central Park's beautiful new facility  in the north end has quietly transformed its outdoor space from a swimming pool into an ice rink,

The new Studio Museum in Harlem building is now open. A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel that opened in 2023, have already significantly altered the skyline. Major retailers that arrived last year, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and Target, are behind the jaw-dropping changes at street level. Not to mention the brand-new Studio Museum building and the full

The annual holiday parade celebrating the colorful streams of light that decorate Harlem's 125th Street is back to dazzle the neighborhood. The Harlem Holiday Lights return this week courtesy of the 125th Street Business Improvement District, kicking off with a parade of floats through Harlem on Tuesday, November 18 at 6pm. Thi s year’s parade theme is “ Culture, Community, Connections ” headed by Grand Marshals The Apollo and actor and philanthropist Malik Yoba. Here's how