Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
Halloween fun, the New York City Marathon—plus more things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond.
Trick or Streets in Upper Manhattan
Head to these car-free streets for trick-or-treating, costume contests and more Halloween fun.
Friday, October 30
• Johnny Hartman Plaza, Amsterdam Ave and W 143rd St; 1pm-8pm
• Macombs Place, W 150th St and Frederick Douglass Blvd; 5pm-9pm
• Children's Halloween Parade, W 169th St between Audubon Ave and Broadway; 1pm-3pm
Saturday, October 31
• Halloween at La Marqueta, E 112th Street between Park Ave Southbound and Park Ave Northbound; 1pm-3pm
• Halloween on West 120 Street Open Street, W 120th St between Mount Morris Park West and Lenox Ave/Malcolm X Blvd; 3pm-8pm
• Strivers Row Halloween Festival, W 139th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds; 3pm-8pm
• Hamilton Terrace between W 141st and W 144th Sts; 6pm-midnight
• Convent Ave between W 143rd and W 144th Sts; 3pm-9pm
Friday, October 30- Sunday, November 1
Various locations
From haunted cottages to roller skating in your best costumes.
Sunday, November 1 from 10:30am onwards
Harlem Fifth Ave between 96th and 138th Sts
Head to Fifth Avenue in Harlem, home to miles 21 and 22 of the New York City Marathon, to see this iconic race up close. Expect plenty of great music, inspirational messages and phenomenal cheer.
Sunday, November 1 at noon
Morningside Heights Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave at 112th St
Come see Mexican-American artist Sebastian Gamez's Dia de Muertos ofrenda (altar) dedicated immigrants, especially those who have died in detention, and hear him talk about the symbolism of this year's installation. Visitors may bring a small photo or tribute.
In case you missed it:
Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11am-6pm; Fri 11am-9pm
Central Harlem The Studio Museum in Harlem, 144 W 125th St between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd and Lenox Ave
Come see the latest exhibitions—"Dreams of this Future: the Collection of Peggy Cooper Cafritz" and "Geometries"—in The Studio Museum in Harlem's beautiful new home. Don't forget: Book your tickets for free admission on family-friendly Studio Sundays.
Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-7pm
West Harlem Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
Stop by on weekends to enjoy this one-of-a-kind carousel featuring funky flamingos, octopuses and other animals based on drawings by local elementary school students.
Thu-Sun 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave at 104th St
Two new exhibitions are on: "Octopus & Others: Acts of Collaboration & Poetics," inspired by the work of Exit Art co-founder Papo Colo, and "Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art," featuring the work of the L.A.-born Chicano and queer artist.
Ongoing; Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm
East Harlem The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave at E 103rd St
Just in time for America's 250th birthday comes this immersive exhibition through Revolutionary-era New York. You'll meet revolutionaries and loyalists, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers, women, Native peoples, and others who shaped and were shaped by this time.
Through December 5, 2026; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd and 135th St
Discover the seeds of the Schomburg Center up close: original books, manuscripts, and art rooted in Black culture—collected by Arturo Schomburg and acquired by the New York Public Library in 1926. And don't miss: "100: A Century of Collections, Community and Creativity," celebrating the Schomburg's first century (through June 30).
Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm; Mon & Tues 4pm-7pm; Wed & Fri 6pm-9pm (ages 18+)
West Harlem Roller skating rink at Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and W 145th St
Lace up your skates and take a spin around the outdoor roller rink at Riverbank State Park.
Weekends starting on Fridays at 8pm
Sugar Hill 750A St. Nicholas Ave between W 147th and W 148th Sts
This Black-owned comedy club—the only one in NYC—kicks off the weekend with live shows every Friday.
Saturdays at 9am FREE
Inwood Inwood Hill Park, Seaman Avenue and Isham Street entrance
Organized by New York Road Runners, this free community-led 5K run includes three loops through the woods and along the salt marsh in Inwood Hill Park.
Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm FREE
Hamilton Heights 414 W 141st St between St. Nicholas and Convent Aves
Go on a free tour of founding father Alexander Hamilton's historic uptown home, including a stroll through the parlor, dining room and study.
Weekends until 3:45am
Central Harlem Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd between W 133rd and W 134th Sts
This gem of a live music venue kicks into high gear on the weekends with a mix of jazz, funk, blues, and even comedy—ending with DJ sets that run into the early morning.
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