• Hispanic Society: Harlem Chamber Players

    Hispanic Society Museum & Library Audubon Terrace, Broadway betw 155th & 156th Sts., New York, NY, United States

    Harlem Chamber Players Presents: Hispanic Heritage Month at the Hispanic Society. Join us for a special evening with Harlem Chamber Players celebrating Hispanic composers. The concert’s program features works by Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, Ignacio Rosado, Tania León, and Joaquín Turina.

    FREE with RSVP
  • Word Up: Rising in the Heights with artists Randy Mason & Jamell Ogbanna

    Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

    Hip-hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbanna join Leadlights Ensemble for a hopeful afternoon of hip hop, rhyme, and string music, featuring Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman.
    Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling.

    FREE
  • Register today for the Dyckman 5K Run/ Walk

    Quisqueya Plaza 238-224 Dyckman Street, New York, NY, United States

    On October 3, 2026, Dyckman Run Club will celebrate its 7-year Anniversary by hosting a 5K run/walk and by giving back to our community!

  • Hike the Heights: Exploring Highbridge Park,City of Forest Day

    Highbridge Park Sunken Playground West 167th and Edgecombe Ave., New York, NY, United States

    Join Hike the Heights for an educational hike through Highbridge Park (10am-12pm) as we celebrate the 5th City of Forest Day. Starting location: Sunken Playground on Edgecombe Avenue. During the hike we will discuss basic tree identification, look for plants that can be foraged and its benefits, as well as a trail clean up. The hike will convene at the Inaugural New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Paw Paw Festival at Sherman Creek Park (12-4pm)

    FREE
  • Fort Washington Park: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

    Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)

    Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival. Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers, readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, local organizations, and activities for all ages! The Little Red Lighthouse is beloved by New Yorkers and visitors alike. Join us in our quest to ensure that the Little Red Lighthouse can safely receive visitors for years to come. We highly recommend that visitors looking to tour the lighthouse earlier in the day arrive before noon.  Tickets will be timed for a 40-minute window.

    FREE