17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights, and Beyond
It's a Wonderful Life at the United Palace, Holidays at the Apollo—plus more fun things to see and do this weekend: Parlor Entertainment...
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- Nov 30
- 1 min
The Trailblazing Harlem Night Market Is Back in East Harlem for the Next Three Saturdays
The trailblazing Harlem Night Market is back in East Harlem for the next three weekends. The indoor festival highlighting local...
- Nov 29
- 2 min
8 Festive Holiday Tree Lightings Around Harlem
Can't make it to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting tonight? No worries—there are plenty of free neighborhood tree lighting events...
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Here's Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Harlem and Beyond
Thanksgiving is firmly behind us, and like clockwork Christmas tree vendors are popping up all over the city. In Upper Manhattan, you're...
- Nov 20
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
The holidays are here—as is a whole new wave of visitors eager to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends...
- Nov 13
- 2 min
The Harlem Holiday Lights Return This Tuesday with a Parade of Floats and More
The colorful ribbons of light that decorate 125th Street during the holidays are back to dazzle the neighborhood. The 30th annual Harlem...
- Nov 2
- 2 min
7 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back this Sunday, November 5, with more than 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race. One...
- Oct 31
- 2 min
Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
Still no Halloween plans? Here are some fun events taking place tonight—no reservations needed. Listed from south to north: Halloween at...
- Oct 30
- 1 min
Use This Map to Safely Trick or Treat at 50+ Homes in Harlem's Mount Morris Park Historic District
Residents of Harlem's Mount Morris Park Historic District are inviting the community to come and trick or treat in the neighborhood—and...
- Oct 26
- 1 min
These 9 Locations in Upper Manhattan Will Become Car-Free "Trick or Streets" for Halloween
Nine spots in Upper Manhattan will join more than a hundred across the city in becoming car-free "Trick or Streets" this weekend and on...
- Oct 11
- 1 min
The Final Uptown Night Market of the Season Is Almost Here
The final Uptown Night Market of the season is almost here. The popular outdoor festival, featuring 80-plus local vendors hawking food,...
- Oct 9
- 1 min
Take a Walk to Shorakapok Rock in Inwood on This Indigenous Peoples' Day
Here's an Upper Manhattan landmark definitely worth visiting on Indigenous Peoples' Day: Shorakapok Rock. This small boulder in Inwood...
- Oct 4
- 4 min
Explore Upper Manhattan with These 6 Amazing Running Routes
By Sam Renikoff With its historical sites and sweeping river views, Upper Manhattan has running routes that have been embraced by a large...
- Oct 1
- 1 min
Here's a Peek at the Newly Repainted 191st Street Tunnel in Washington Heights
The 191st Street Tunnel in Washington Heights has a colorful new look, courtesy of six artists mostly from the neighborhood. Bright new...
- Sep 24
- 1 min
M116 Bus Route in Harlem Is Free Starting Today as Part of MTA Pilot
The M116 bus route serving East Harlem, Central Harlem and Morningside Heights is free starting today. The fare-free route is part of an...
- Sep 18
- 3 min
Here's What's New—and Still on the Horizon—on Harlem's Rapidly-Transforming 125th Street
A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy new high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance...
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Where to Find Harlem's Old Synagogues
Harlem today is justly famous for its Baptist churches, the source of countless inspirational sermons and soul-stirring gospel music. But...
- Sep 13
- 2 min
First Look: Large Shared Trash Containers Arrive in Harlem as Part of a City Pilot
New large shared trash containers have arrived in Harlem. The Department of Sanitation has begun installing the rat-proof waste bins,...
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Take a Peek Inside the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, Now Open on 125th Street
Harlem's 125th Street just got its first major hotel in decades: the Renaissance New York Harlem. Located just down from the Apollo...
- Sep 5
- 1 min
Photos: Track and Field at Riverbank State Park Is Back Open After $5 Million Renovation
The track and field at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in West Harlem is back open after a $5 million renovation. The refurbishment,...
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