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American Academy of Arts and Letters: Neighborhood Artists’ Gathering
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Academy of Arts & Letters, 633 West 155 Street, between Bdwy & Riverside Dr., New York, NY, 10032, United States
Arts and Letters is a place to gather with art and one another. This summer, we’re opening our terrace at the end of each month for drinks with the uptown arts community. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you’ll join us.
No reservations required, but we’d love to know you’re coming. Please RSVP: https://www.artsandletters.org/events

United Palace : MT MIXTAPE
2026-08-27 20:30 | United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York, 10033, United States
MT MIXTAPE is a brand-new Broadway party where musical theater takes over the dance floor! Presented by Bilingual Broadway Collective, this high-energy celebration mixes iconic Broadway anthems, cult favorites, and today’s musical theater hits into an unforgettable night of singing, dancing, and community. Costumes are encouraged!
Join us as we launch the very first MT MIXTAPE on August 27 at the historic United Palace in the heart of Washington Heights. Whether you’re a lifelong theater fan, a new theater-kid, or simply love a great party, this is your chance to experience Broadway in a whole new way. Expect live performances, surprise appearances, immersive moments, and the most fun night out!
Come ready to dance, belt your favorite show tunes, and celebrate the cast recordings that bring us together. The mixtape starts here.
Doors Open: 8:30pm | Show: 9:00pm – Midnight
This event is 21+

Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping
2026-08-28 18:00 | Inwood Hill Park Nature Center, 218th St and Indian Rd. Entrance, walk north, New York, NY, 10034, United States
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/20/2026.
Free but Registration is required

Fort Tryon Park: Sungazing in the Park NEW DAY/TIME
2026-08-30 16:30 - 18:00 | Fort Tryon Park’s Cloisters Lawn
NEW DAY/TIME: Sungazing in the Park
Sungazing with Local Astronomer Novaughn Miller
Experience the Sun like never before with local astronomer Novaughn Miller during this fascinating afternoon of safe solar observation. Using specially filtered telescopes, participants will get an up-close view of the Sun’s surface while learning about sunspots, solar activity, and the science behind our closest star. This family-friendly program is a unique opportunity to explore astronomy in the heart of Fort Tryon Park at Cloisters Lawn
All viewing equipment is equipped with certified solar filters, making the experience completely safe for your eyes. As the program takes place outdoors during the warmest part of the day, attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, bring water, and consider a hat for sun protection.

Fort Tryon Park: Puppetmobile - Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure
2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Fort Tryon Park Anne Loftus Playground, Broadway & Riverside Drive, New York, NY, 10040, United States
Bring the whole family to Fort Tryon Park for a free outdoor performance of PuppetMobile’s Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure!
In this fresh take on the classic fairytale, written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention. His greatest creation is Pinocchio—a robot friend who joins him on an adventure through some of New York City’s most beloved destinations. Along the way, the pair encounter plenty of unexpected twists, turns, and hijinks!
The production features beautifully handcrafted marionettes created by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppet builder Kevin White, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie DelRisco. Original songs written and orchestrated by Daryl Kojak bring the marionettes’ adventure to life.
Come enjoy a one-of-a-kind puppet adventure in the park!

Inwood Hill Park: Family Camping
2026-09-06 18:00 | Inwood Hill Park Nature Center, 218th St and Indian Rd. Entrance, walk north, New York, NY, 10034, United States
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration ends on 8/27/2026.
Free but Registration is required

Inwood Art Works: Sound Meditation
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:15 | Inwood Art Works Studio, 112 Seaman Ave, NEW YORK, NY, 10034, United States
Sound Meditation
Join us for a guided, meditative sound experience, This 45-minute sound bath journey is the perfect way to slow down, unwind from the week and reconnect with yourself.
Sound has long been used as a tool for recalibrating the body & mind and this session is designed to allow your body & nervous system to return to a more aligned state.
A range of resonant instruments – including chimes, gongs, drums, etc. – will be played during this experience. The sound from these instruments naturally give your mind an object to focus on, and it is this state of attention and deep listening – paired with the vibration & frequency of the sound – that creates an internal shift, attuning your body’s frequencies to that of the instruments, naturally allowing your nervous system to return to a more regulated state.
This is an invitation to listen, receive, and notice what happens – allowing yourself to experience sound in a way you haven’t before. No experience necessary. Simply come as you are & allow the sound to do the work.

Buunni Inwood:Community Open Mic
2026-09-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Buunni Inwood, 4961 Broadway, NEW YORK, NY, 10040, United States
Community Open Mic. at Buunni Inwood
Calling all musicians, artists, poets, movers and shakers! Bring your song, your dance, your poetry! Poets, musicians, storytellers, and all performers welcome. Sign up at the door. List opens at 7pm – first come first serve.
Free Admission Hosted by La Sala Collective.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic community of Inwood. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience an evening of unforgettable performances at the Community Open Mic at Buunni Inwood.

Inwood Hill Park: Uptown Kid Lit 2026
2026-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Inwood Hill Park West 218th Street & Indian Rd, West 218th St & Indian Rd, New York, NY, 10034, United States
Uptown Kid Lit is a one-day children’s literature festival in Inwood Hill Park that showcases the fun and possibilities of literature for kids and their adults! Since 2019, the festive and interactive atmosphere has invited children of all ages and backgrounds to explore books, reading, writing, and art. Meet your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite authors and illustrators, get introduced to local youth programs, pick up books and school supplies, and hang out with your neighbors in the park.

Fort Tryon Park: Plant Heights Plant Swap
2026-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Fort Tryon Park, Billings Lawn, Billings Lawn (enter at Margaret Corbin Circle, bear left), New York, NY, 10040, United States
Plant Swap & Crafting: Billings Lawn, Fort Tryon Park
Special Terrerium Crafting Session from 12PM – 2PM.
Please bring any air-tight glass or see-through plastic containers that you may have — though a limited number will be available for anyone who doesn’t. Also, feel free to bring the following: terrerium loving plants, moss, pebbles, driftwood, or anything else to help bring these terreriums to life!
For those interested, a group of us will be taking a little field trip to the Little Red Lighthouse to scavenge for found materials ahead of time.

Inwood Art Works: Fall Mixer
2026-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Happy Munkey, 151 Dyckman Street, NEW YORK, NY, 10040, United States
Inwood Art Works and Happy Munkey present FALL MIXER
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CELEBRATE
Open to all from the local community to mix and meet-up that provides a platform to:
-Connect. Meet and mingle with visual artists, musicians, festival filmmakers, grantees, fellow uptown creative artists, crew, writers, producers, and fundraisers of all types and talents.
-Collaborate. Discover like-minded people who share common interests and passions.
-Celebrate. Raise a glass and enjoy being a part of our vibrant uptown culture.
Complimentary grilled hot dogs, water, and goodie bags generously provided.
For more information visit www.inwoodartworks.nyc | www.happymunkey.com
FREE with RSVP Only.

Fort Washington Armory: Rising NYRR Fall Jamboree Presented by TCS
2026-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | The Fort Washington Armory, 216 Fort Washington Avenue at 168th St., New York, NY, 10032, United States
From dashes to shot put to long jump, kids can explore a variety of age-appropriate activities in a world-class indoor track and field facility. Whether it’s their first time or they’ve experienced track and field before, this event is a great way to share the excitement of the sport with young runners in a supportive, high-energy environment. Check back in for the event brochure which will include more details on special entertainment and activities.

Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance souvenir (while supplies last).

Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun!

All event information is subject to change.
