Tag Archives: Family Fun

NoMAA: Holiday Market

Step into the spirit of the season at NoMAA’s Holiday Market. Discover an array of fine art, and handcrafted and unique items from exceptional local artists and makers.

Enjoy a festive afternoon​ and complimentary hot chocolate and capture the moment with holiday portraits by local photographers. (RSVP for photo shoots coming soon)

Then, stroll over to the United Palace at 6PM for a special film screening of It’s a Wonderful Life. (film tickets available UnitedPalace.org)

Uptown Arts and Culture Pop Up Series: Art in Motion

Join our first Uptown Arts and Culture Pop Up of the year at the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood. Thanks to generous grant support from our partners, this event is free for all ages!

From 2:00-4:00pm. join  us for a day of creativity and hands-on fun as families come together to build and play with a the cardboard car ramp!

Using imaginative designs and lots and lots of cardboard, we’ll transform simple materials into an exciting masterpiece.

Each family will get to design and construct their own unique cardboard car and put it to the test on our ramp.

Workshop led by Tom Pnini

At 4:00 pm, join Yaala Ballin and her band as they present some of their favorite gems of the Great American Songbook. They will be presenting and sharing about songs that tell stories of love, friendship and life.

Snacks throughout the program will be available from Tsion Cafe, a Harlem-based vegan and kosher restaurant celebrating Pan-African love, Black Israeli pride and a passion for delicious vegan food backed by a full bar with international beers and wines. Tsion Cafe is a place where the flavors of Ethiopia, Israel and New York are beautifully harmonized.

See you there! This event is all ages!

Our Savior’s Atonement: WHCO Family Concert “The Music That Inspires Us”

Bring the whole family to our “Meet the Instruments” petting zoo where even our youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Then find your seats for our enchanting and engaging Family concert! Narrator Sarah Ziegler will guide you through musical selections from our MainStage concert “The Music that Inspires Us.

  • 2:15pm-2:45pm: Meet the Instruments
  • 3pm-3:45pm: Family Concert

Best for children age 1-10 and their families.
*All attendees must purchase a ticket. Infants under the age of 1 receive complimentary admission.

WHCO Family concerts are relaxed performances.

Uptown Fall Fest: Día de Ofrendas (NEW LOCATION)

Get ready for an afternoon full of joy, sabor, and community spirit, all while supporting scholarships for our students at The Academy for Theatre, Leadership, & Advocacy.
🗓 When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 12–4 PM
📍 Where: NEW LOCATION
P.S. 048 P.O. Michael J. Buczek  Athletic Field
4360 Broadway – enter on Broadway between 185th & 186th Sts
🎟 Admission:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family (up to 4): $20
👤 Individual: $10
Live performances from Dance Project of Washington Heights, Collectives 4 Arts Music & Dance, Jazz Power Initiative, and Dominican Writers. Plus delicious food, raffles, face painting, games, a kids costume contest, and our community altar of remembrance celebrating Día de los Muertos 💐
Bring a photo or small item that honors a loved one, together we’ll create a beautiful altar of connection, joy, and collective memory. 🕯️💞
 Thank you to our sponsors: Ponce Bank, L+M Development Partners, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals, and Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union.

Inwood Hill Park: 30th Annual Autumn Starfest

Join us for the 30th Annual Autumn Starfest, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA), on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pat’s Lawn at Inwood Hill Park!
This free, family-friendly event invites New Yorkers of all ages to celebrate three decades of urban stargazing. Enjoy telescope views of star clusters, double stars, and Saturn; hear expert talks on astronomy, and engage in interactive activities designed for all skill levels.
The first 150 attendees will receive free gift bags! Autumn Starfest is a NYC tradition you won’t want to miss. Come and be part of this stellar celebration of astronomy in the heart of the city!
Location details: Pat’s Lawn at Inwood Hill Park (enter at W 218 Street and Indian Road)
Train: 1 train to 215th Street
Bus: Bx7, Bx20 to W 218th St. and Broadway;
Free and open to the public! All ages welcome. Weather permitting – canceled if raining.