20 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem, Washington Heights and Beyond
- The Curious Uptowner
- 7 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago
The event-packed Uptown Arts Stroll continues with outdoor concerts, walking tours, and art exhibitions, plus more fun things to do this weekend.
May 30-June 30
Various locations from W 125th to W 220th Sts
The 23nd Annual Uptown Arts Stroll, a monthlong celebration of the arts in West Harlem, Washington Heighs and Inwood, is here—and it's vast, stretching across 95 city blocks. From free outdoor jazz concerts to neighborhood walking tours to art exhibitions, there's something to see or do pretty much every day in June. Bookmark the Arts Stroll's guide, then check back regularly.
Friday, June 6 at 5pm; Sunday, June 15 at 2pm; Friday, June 20 at 6pm FREE
Washington Heights Fort Tryon Park, Cloisters Lawn
Enjoy music by members of the New York Scandia Symphony at three separate concerts on the Cloisters Lawn (bring a blanket).
• Friday, June 6 at 6pm FREE Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell, Bradhurst Ave and W 148th St
• Saturday, June 7 at 2pm & 6pm FREE Montefiore Square Park, W 137th Street and Broadway
Choose from three outdoor jazz concerts this weekend in West Harlem's parks.
Saturday, June 7 9am-3pm FREE
Join this annual community hike celebrating Upper Manhattan's beautiful parks by choosing one of many starting locations between Harlem and Inwood. All paths meet at the big, free party at the Sunken Playground in Highbridge Park at 167th St and Edgecombe Ave from 11am to 3pm.
Sat & Sun 10am-3pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Sugar Hill Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave at 155th St
Stop by for the new summer exhibition "Nesting," featuring artist Natalie Collette Wood's sculptural installations, plus story hour on Saturdays at 11am.
Saturday, June 7 11am-3pm FREE
East Harlem Marcus Garvey Park, 1 E 124th St
Get to know Harlem's growing network of fitness and wellness businesses—from gyms to yoga studios to spas—by trying out free classes (yoga, boxing, strength training, kettlebells and meditation) across two "Fitness Zones" in the park.
Saturday, June 7 noon-4pm FREE
West Harlem Starting point: The Forum, W 125th St and Broadway
Columbia's Manhattanville campus is hosting an afternoon of free events for the community, including a food crawl with samples, a screening of Charlie Chaplin's "The Kid," kids' activites, and more.
Saturday, June 7 1pm-3pm FREE
Inwood Inwood Hill Park, Seaman Ave and Isham St
Join the Urban Park Rangers on this hike through the hills of Inwood Hill Park, exploring rock shelters, woodlands and the overlook meadow with views of the Hudson River.
In case you missed it:
May 24-June 29; Saturdays & Sundays noon-6pm
West Harlem Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
The spring carousel season kicks off with two days every weekend to enjoy this one-of-a-kind ride featuring funky flamingos, octopuses and other animals based on drawings by local elementary school students.
May-June 2025
Harlem Davis Center at the Harlem Meer, Central Park, E 110th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves
Check out Central Park's beautiful new facility in the north end as it prepares to open its pool for the summer. The Harlem Oval green space (which is transforming into the Gottesman Pool) is closed for the season, but you can still take a walk along the Davis Center's overlook, boardwalk and surrounding landscapes.
May 10-October 26; Sun-Tues & Thu 10am-5pm, Fri & Sat 10am-9pm
Upper East Side The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave and E 82nd St
The Met Costume Institute's spring exhibition explores the evolution of dandyism—the way Black men have chosen to express themselves through fashion from the 18th century to the present. Included are articles of clothing, accessories, paintings, photographs and more.
April 24-August 3; 11am-5pm
East Harlem El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave at 104th St
The first large-scale survey of artist Candida Alvarez, featuring her figurative and abstract paintings.
May 8-June 30; Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Central Harlem Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd and 135th St
The Schomburg is celebrating its 100th anniversary with this exhibition of objects—from paintings by Aaron Douglas to inscriptions by Zora Neal Hurston—that have formed the library's first century.
Saturdays 10am-3pm; May 3-October 25 FREE
Central Harlem 134th Street Farm, 118 W 134th St between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvds
A series of free activities—cooking lessons, storytime and free yoga—all summer long at Harlem Grown's 134th Street farm,
Mon & Tues 4pm-7pm; Wed & Fri 6pm-9pm (18 and older); Sat & Sun 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm
West Harlem Rink at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, entrance at Riverside Drive and 145th St
Lace up your skates and take a fresh spin around the outdoor roller rink at Riverbank State Park.
February 5-June 15; Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm FREE
East Harlem The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Ave between E 109th and E 110th Sts
Ethiopian-American photographer Yusuf Ahmed asks friends with immigrant identities to respond to the following question: "What is the object you’ve held onto the longest?"
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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