Category: Events

Japan Parade and Street Fair Return to UWS Tomorrow — Here’s What to Expect

Mike Mishkin May 8, 2026 No Comments

One of the largest annual celebrations of Japanese culture in the United States is back on the Upper West Side this Saturday — and the Read More...

More Than 400 Free Events Are Coming to the Hudson River Waterfront This Summer

Mike Mishkin April 25, 2026 No Comments

Live music, outdoor movies, comedy nights, fitness classes, and family workshops will return to Riverside Park from May through October, with more than 400 free events scheduled across Manhattan's west … Read More...

Smorgasburg Is Coming to the Edge of the Upper West Side Next Month

Mike Mishkin April 24, 2026 No Comments

One of New York City's most popular outdoor food destinations is making a major move uptown this spring — and Upper West Siders will have a front-row seat. Read More...

Tulip Festival Blooms at the Westside Community Garden

Mike Mishkin April 11, 2026 No Comments

With spring upon us, the Tulip Festival has kicked off at the West Side Community Garden at 123 West 89th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus Read More...

Winter Events in Central Park: Film Tours, Skating & More

Mike Mishkin January 12, 2026 No Comments

The Central Park Conservancy has announced a series of upcoming winter events including themed skating nights, nature hikes and some special tours of famous film and television locations within the … Read More...

Lincoln Square BID Announces Month of Holiday Performances, Lights, and Neighborhood Festivities

Mike Mishkin November 21, 2025 Events No Comments

Lincoln Square is getting ready for a full slate of holiday programming, with the Lincoln Square BID rolling out a series of events throughout December. Read More...

Marathon Weekend Kicks Off on the Upper West Side with Fireworks and Festivities

Mike Mishkin October 30, 2025 No Comments

The TCS New York City Marathon may not take place until Sunday, but the festivities will kick off on Friday, October 31 with an Opening Ceremony right here on the … Read More...

Forthcoming Fall Fun: Concerts, Parades, Shopping + More

Mike Mishkin October 10, 2025 No Comments

Fun for the whole family: there’s something for everyone! This Sunday and next (October 12 and 19), Riverside Park Conservancy’s Overlook Concerts will be taking Read More...

Car-Free and Candy-Filled: Trick-or-Streets Returns to the Upper West Side

Mike Mishkin October 7, 2025 No Comments

New York City’s spookiest street celebration is back, and the Upper West Side is once again joining the fun. Read More...

West 69th Street Halloween Festivities Announced: A Conversation with the Team Behind the Tradition

Bobby Panza September 23, 2025 Events No Comments

A tradition since 1971, the West 69th Street Block Association has confirmed to ILTUWS that the street will be closed from Central Park West to Broadway to celebrate Halloween this … Read More...