The Curious Uptowner

09/26/2025

It's part of the company's larger restructuring plan.

The two locations only have hours posted through this Saturday.

09/26/2025

The new Davis Center in Central Park’s north end is transforming once again. But before the pool fully morphs into an ice skating rink—opening Saturday, November 15—the center’s building and beautiful surrounding areas are still open. There’s also Rooted, a new wellness series offering classes like Yoga Storytime for kids and the Bird Sit Experience (think mindful birding). Check out for more

09/26/2025

The car-free Party on Park celebration returns to East Harlem on Sunday—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond. Photo: Uptown Grand Central
https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/10-fun-things-to-do-in-harlem-and-washington-heights-this-weekend

09/25/2025

The neighborhood food co-op is taking orders for local turkeys from Snowdance Farm—due this Saturday, September 27.

Now in its sixth year, the Hamilton Heights Food Co-op is still going strong.Founded by caterer Lauren McGrath during the early days of the pandemic to help her favorite food purveyors, the Harlem-based co-op currently features six wholesale vendors.The list includes Seatide Fish, Lani's Farm, Saxel...

09/23/2025

A list of the most anticipated openings.

Exciting new openings are coming to Harlem and beyond this fall

09/22/2025

Fort Tryon Park Trust NYC celebrates its 90th birthday on September 29!

A 90th birthday gala for Fort Tryon Park

09/19/2025

The African American Day Parade, the Inwood Jazz Festival, Morningside Lights—plus more fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond.
https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/10-fun-things-to-do-in-harlem-and-washington-heights-this-weekend

09/18/2025

New classes for the mind, body and soul in Central Park’s north end.

Central Park's north end, which includes the brand new Davis Center at the Harlem Meer, is playing host to a new wellness series this fall.Called Rooted, the mostly free programming features workshops that address the mind, body and soul and runs from September 17 to November 8.Classes like "Nature....

09/15/2025

4 housing lotteries in Upper Manhattan you can apply to right now:
https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/3-affordable-housing-lotteries-you-can-apply-to-right-now-in-east-harlem

09/12/2025

Fun things to do this weekend in Harlem and beyond:
https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/10-fun-things-to-do-in-harlem-and-washington-heights-this-weekend

09/11/2025

Harlem's commercial strip continues to transform.

A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street.Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel that opened in 2023, have already significantly altered the skyline.Major retailers that arrived last year, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and T...

09/09/2025

The second-to-last market under the arches is taking place this Thursday.

The Uptown Night Market, now in its final season under the arches, is almost here.The popular outdoor festival, featuring more than 60+ vendors hawking food, drinks and local goods, returns this Thursday, September 11 from 4pm to 10pm.The event, which abruptly changed venues earlier this season, is....