Step out into New York’s original night life and take your kids too.

     The Urban Park Rangers carry forward the tradition of camping in an overnight event in Manhattan’s only untouched forest.

     Families are chosen by lottery, which opens on Monday, August 24.

     Free. Sunday evening, September 6, at 6 in Inwood Hill Park and concluding at 7 on Monday morning. 

     Embark on a poetic journey and let nature become your muse

     Join the natures of poetry workshop, a vibrant group of young poets who venture into Uptown’s flourishing summer landscapes.

     Youll write and read poetic verse, discover what’s beneath every rock, leaf, and flower, open yourselves up to all of our senses. You will also use what you find around you to create drawings, fairy dwellings, pocket pals, and whatever calls our imaginations.

     For ages 8–12.

     Monday through Friday from 10 to 2, meeting at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 179th Street.

     What do K-Pop Demon Hunters, Star Wars, and The Hunger Games have in common? They all started as great ideas that were turned into awesome stories—and then into unbelievable movies. If you have inspiration for a movie, here's your chance to get busy writing it down. 
     In Uptown Stories’ screenwriting workshop, you’ll learn to write a mini-script, just like the professionals. It includes scene headings, dialogue, transitions, and camera shots. You'll work with your fellow screenwriters to get and give suggestions as you all write the next summer blockbuster.

     At the end of the session, you’ll bring your film to life, acting it out with your classmates in front of an audience packed with your family and friends.

     For ages 10 to 13. 

     Monday through Friday from 10 to 2, meeting at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 179th Street.

     Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, the library’s College and Career Pathways program is ready to help.

     Get customized assistance with any college- or career-related questions from one of the staff’s trained Young Adult Librarians. Walk in or schedule a virtual one-on-one session today.

     Free. Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Fort Washington branch of the public library, in Fort George on 179th Street between St. Nicholas and Audubon Avenues. 

     Kids can learn the basics of basketball at a Summer Sports Experience program.

     The daily series is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. NYC Parks staff train kids in basketball skills and drills, covering basic and more advanced techniques. 

     Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program for children ages 8–14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it.

     Free. Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 1 in J. Hood Wright Park, in Lower WaHi on Fort Washington Avenue at 175th Street. Through September 5

     Look, listen, sing, and have fun with storytime at the Met cloisters. The museum and Literacy INC shares tales through picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects in the  Cloisters’ collection.

     Recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. Participants will receive a free book with onsite registration.

     Space is limited; first come, first served.
     Free with Museum admission; admission is pay as you wish for New York state residents, and free for children under 12 with an adult. Tuesday mornings at 11:30 at the museum in Fort Tryon Park.

     Kids can learn the basics of flag football at a Summer Sports Experience program.

     The daily series is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills. NYC Parks staff train kids in non-contact football, covering basic and more advanced techniques. 

     Summer Sports Experience is a drop-in program for children ages 8–14. Participants can stop by for one or more sessions, but kids who stay for the whole program will get the most benefit from it.

     Free. Tuesday through Saturday afternoons from 2 to 6 in J. Hood Wright Park, in Lower WaHi on Fort Washington Avenue at 175th Street. Through September 5.

     Join the Urban Park Rangers for a morning of kid-friendly activities and exploring

     Free. Wednesday morning from 11 to noon at the Inwood Hill Nature Center, in Inwood Hill Park near 218th Street and Indian Road.

     Get creative with building toys like Legos, train sets, and more in the community room. The New York Public Library will help develop your child’s spacial and problem-solving skills.

     For children 6–12 with caregiver.

     Free. Wednesday afternoons at 2:45 at the library’s Fort Washington branch in Fort George, on 179th Street between St. Nicholas and Aububon Avenues. Weekly.

     The dolphin park is back!

     Properly known as the George Washington Bridge Park, it had been closed for years. After a renovation that includes a pink elephant, it re-opened yesterday. Toddlers and their caretakers are welcome to enjoy the playground.

     The park honors the legacy of JeanLee Poggi, an indefatigable community advocate and leader of the West 181st Street Beautification Project, which helped operate and maintain the playground. Poggi died in 2021.

     The pocket park is open daily from 10 to 4 through September, on Cabrini Boulevard at 180th Street. 

     We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families.

     The Urban Park Rangers carry forward the tradition of camping in an overnight event in Manhattan’s only untouched forest.

     Families are chosen by lottery.

     Free. Friday evening at 6 in Inwood Hill Park and concluding at 7 on Saturday morning. Also on September 6, with the lottery opening August 24.

     Sketch from works of art in The Met Cloisters galleries and experiment with different drawing approaches. Build your skills with a teaching artist and share your works of art with other teens.

     Thinking of applying to an art high school or college? These classes are a great way to build a portfolio. For ages 12 to 18.

     Museum admission is free, with registration, for teens as part of this program. All experience levels welcome; all materials provided.

     Free with registration. Saturday afternoon at 1 in Fort Tryon Park. On the second and last Saturdays of the month.

     Find new family resources at a back-to-school day event and pick up a free knapsack for your kids.

     Food and drink, raffles, and information from Public Health Solutions and WholeYouNYC will be on site. All families are welcome.

     Your child must accompany you to receive a knapsack. If you sign up for more than one child, each child will need to attend. Sign up here: bit.ly/PHSWholeNewSchoolYear.

      Free. Sunday from 11 to 2 at the Church of the Intercession, in Lower WaHi on Broadwat at 155th Street.

     Your kids have outgrown some of their favorite books, but more tales await.

     Help them discover new adventures at a children’s book swap: Take a kid’s book to give away and pick up one for your family. 

     The event includes chalk art, bubbles, a kindness card station, snacks and refreshments. Organized by Spark & Story.

     Free. Sunday from noon to 2 in Bennett Park in Hudson Heights, on Fort Washington Avenue at 183rd Street.

     Fairyland comes to Inwood for Tinkerbell Live, a bilingual musical performance celebration for kids.

     Join Princess Snow White, Woodsman Will, Prince Dreamboat, The Evil Queen, Ringmaster Ron, and Little Rosa Riding Hood for a wacky trip to Fairlyland. You may even see Tinker Bell.

     Games, music, songs and excitement are included. Registration required.

     Free. Sunday afternoon at 1 in Bruce’s Garden, in Isham Park in Inwood at 10 Park Terrace East (not West), below 215th Street.

     Beat the heat at Sprinkler Jam with Hila the Earth.

     Cool off with a dance party under the fountains when you join  Hila the Earth for a fun-filled DJ set celebrating the playground’s beloved sprinklers. The whole family is welcome to enjoy a music and summer fun in the park.

     All ages welcome

     Free. Sunday afternoon from 2 to 3 on the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park, in Inwood. No rain date: In the event of rain, the event will be canceled. But you can still go singin’ in the rain.

     Like all New Yorkers, wildlife in the city loves to explore the parks, like this peregrine falcon near the Hudson River.

     Use the city’s wildlife calendar to learn about what’s happening with Uptown wildlife neighbors each month, and find parks where you might be able to better see them in action.

     Most of New York’s wildlife is not dangerous; however, maintaining a safe distance is the best way to protect your safety and the safety of your wild neighbors. If you see an injured animal, leave the animal where it is, give it some distance, and call 311.

     Can you find the flora and fauna in an Uptown park?

     The next time you’re exploring Isham Park, head to Bruce’s Garden. Then, click this link on your cell phone for clues to find the treasures in this prized patch of greenery.

      Isham Park is in Inwood, at 213 Park Terrace East (not West!) and is open every day.

     Where are you going?

     Use a compass rose to help you get there. A video from the Hispanic Society will show you how to make one with a potato, some paint and a few more household objects.

     You’ll also learn a bit about maps through the centuries and how explorers used them to travel to places they’d never seen.

     Here’s a way to make your next outing with the kids a little different.

     Print out a family scavenger hunt booklet and take a walk through Fort Tryon Park’s historic estate remnants.

     Find, draw, and map natural marvels and constructed treasures while you explore the path network that leads from Billings Lawn to the Palisades Overlook.

     The booklet is provided by the Fort Tryon Park Trust.

     Need something new for the kids to do?

     The Hispanic Society of America offers several coloring pages, each based on one of the most famous paintings in the museum’s collection. Recognize the Duchess of Alba? Download the pdf below.

      For adults, the society has posted several lectures here.

      ¿Necesita algo nuevo para que hagan los niños?
      La Hispanic Society of America ofrece varias páginas para colorear, cada una basada en una de las pinturas más famosas de la colección del museo. ¿Reconoces a la duquesa de Alba? Descargue el pdf a continuación.
       Para los adultos, la sociedad ha publicado varias conferencias aquí.

     The NYPL’s bookmobile provides access to the library’s riches.

      While it used to make a regular stop Uptown, the closest weekly visit is now in East Harlem. The hours vary, so check here.

      Of course, there are the branch libraries waiting for your visit. In Fort George you can visit the Fort Washington Branch, which offers new resources after an extensive renovation. The branch hours are here. 

     Kids who like music, singing, dancing, and performing will enjoy a summer theater camp.

     Curtains Uptown is for children ages 6 to 11 and hosted by Musical Muffin. For information, send an email to CurtainsUptown@gmail.com.

     $600. Monday through Friday, August 31–September 4, from 9 to 3 in Hudson Heights. 

     If you like fairies and monsters, epic battles and poisoned apples, there is no doubt you will love fairytales, myths, and fables.

     In the week-long workshop from Uptown Stories, you’ll unravel the stories everyone knows, learn about their origins, alt versions, and why they seem to have everlasting staying power in readers’ minds. This class is so popular that Uptown Stories added a second session, with both meeting at the same time.
     You’ll write your own magical tales, add to spine-tingling myths, and put new twists on fantastical fables. 

     For ages 8 to 12. 

     Two sessions on Monday through Friday, August 31–September 4, both from 10 to 2, meeting at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 179th Street.

     Lend a hand to help clean up Manhattan’s Hudson River shoreline. Volunteers will collect trash to keep the waterfront clean.

     The ninety-minute effort is organized by the Inwood Canoe Club and Friends of Inwood Hill Park.

     Trash bags, work gloves, latex gloves, and grabbers will be provided. Wear clothes to get wet in, and take a water bottle and a snack. The canoe club asks that you release it from its potential negligence before volunteering. 

     Free. Saturday morning, September 5, at 10:30 at the Inwood Canoe Club, where Dyckman Street meets the river—then look to your left. 

     In a fresh take on the classic fairytale, Pinocchio and Geppetto’s Big Apple Adventure brings to life Pinocchio—a robot friend who joins Geppetto on an adventure through some of the city’s most beloved destinations. 

     The production from the PuppetMobile features beautifully handcrafted marionettes created by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppet builder Kevin White.

     Free. Saturday morning, September 5, at 11 on the Anne Loftus Playground, in Inwood on Broadway at Riverside Drive.

     Carnival may be over, but your kids can still get a feel for a Cajun celebration.

     Jazz WaHi Jazzy Jambalaya Storytime offers a special musical performance by musicians from Jazz WaHi. 

     Open to children of all ages and their caregivers as long as they’re ready to dance in this one-hour program. Knowlege of zydeco is not required.

     Free. Check with the library before heading out. Saturday morning, September 5, at 11 at the Fort Washington branch of the library, in Fort George on 179th Street between St. Nicholas and Audubon Avenues. Usually on the first Saturday of the month.

     After two games in California, Columbia opens the field hockey season at home. 

     The Great Danes of the University of Albany make the visit to the Lions of Uptown.

     Friday afternoon, September 11, at 3 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget.    

     The Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures embarking from the Harlem River. Participants must be at least 8 years old and must have prior canoeing experience.

     Registration required. Registration opens Monday, August 31.

     Free. Saturday morning, September 12, at 10 in Inwood Hill Park near 218th Street and Indian Road.

    Do some digging, then get in some riding with your BMX buds and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America, with the help of the New York City Mountain Bike Association.

     There will be light trail maintenance tasks for all ages in the morning. Every volunteer receives a free 20-minute clinic and, in the afternoon, a guided ride throughout the trails from 12:30 to 3. Even better, bikes and helmets are provided, so you don’t need your own.  

     Uptown is the home of the city's first mountain biking course, 3 miles of trails of varying difficulty and a free-ride trail that includes drops, steeps, and berms. The park also features a dirt jump park and pump track, making it a good place to develop different skills at all levels.

     Free. Saturday morning, September 12, from 10 to 3 in Fort George at the BMX trailhead in Highbridge Park, on Fort George Avenue, just northwest of the Buczek Ballfield. Monthly on the second Saturday.

     Follow the Urban Park Rangers on an exploration of the forest.

     From fungal networks that live out of sight in the soil to towering canopies that are hundreds of years old, this hour-long trek demonstrates how wildlife, plants, and micro-ecosystems collaborate to persevere. Join in on a discussion considering the wisdom that these woodlands hold in the future of the city’s green spaces.

     Free. Saturday afternoon, September 12, at 1 in Inwood Hill Park; meet at 218th Street and Indian Road. 

     Let your kids explore life in colonial New York at Manhattan’s oldest remaining house, where the Morris-Jumel Mansion offers family-day programming with a fun, hands-on activity for children and their care-givers.

     Last month, kids created a French-inspired hand fan. The mansion’s ties to French culture date back to its resident Eliza Jumel, who brought European influence to the estate. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, hand fans were not only fashionable but also used a language of gestures to convey secret messages.

     All materials will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 

     Free. Saturday afternoon, September 12, from 1 to 3 in the colonial kitchen in the basement of the mansion; enter on the east side. On Jumel Terrace in Lower WaHi. On the second Saturday of the month.

     Celebrate the magic of children’s literature and the back-to-school season at the premier Uptown children’s book festival.

     Word Up Community Bookshop invites young readers to meet beloved local authors and illustrators as they present new books, lead story times and activities. There will be plenty of readings and discussions, workshops, games, and more.

     Here’s the list of authors to plan to attend. Plus, free books and school supply giveaways to all registrants.

     Free. Sunday, September 13, from 11 to 4 on Pat’s Lawn in Inwood Hill Park; enter from 218th Street and Indian Road.

     Columbia’s field hockey team closes out the weekend hosting the Broach Foundation Match.

     The Lions host the Long Island University Dolphins for the cup.

     Sunday afternoon, September 13, at 1 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     Whether it’s throwing dice, shuffling cards or plotting your
 next move, everyone loves to play games. In this Uptown Stories workshop you’ll take games a step further and invent your own game. 
     Create 
your own characters, design the setting and develop the plot,
then apply the elements into your game. And yes, you’ll make the pieces and everything else. D&D devotees, Candy Land aficionados, and chess champs are welcome. It’s open to every level of gamer. For ages 12–15.

     Monday afternoon, September 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. Through December 7.

    When you daydream, does your pen run free?

    In the Shape of a Story workshop, those in-the-moment doodles and random drawings can be the start of something epic.

     Here, your abstract blobs, kitty-unicorn-whale hybrids, and silly faces go into a visual storytelling laboratory that you and your fellow dreamers build together. You’ll transform accidental shapes into creatures, creatures into characters, characters into worlds, and worlds into absolutely original stories. For ages 8–11.
     Tuesday afternoon, September 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. Through November 24.

     When we think of storytelling through time, what usually comes to mind is oral history and the written word. Storytelling through arts and crafts, however, has made just as big of an impact.
     Crafting Stories is a workshop made tactical. You’ll explore all kinds of handicrafts throughout history, like bookbinding, weaving, paper sculptures, and clay modeling, to tell tales that spring to life.

     In the end, these storytellers will have molded a whole world with their hands and have a story to go along with it, all the while learning some really special and useful skills along the way. For ages 10–13.

     Wednesday afternoon, September 16, from 4 to 6 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meeting on Veterans’ Day. Through December 12.

     Uptown Stories is calling on the brave and bold for a writing adventure.  

     The choose your story workshop asks you to write stories that have multiple choices for the reader: Different storylines lead them down alternative paths or to alternative endings. You’ll take inspiration from a few examples like Jason Shiga’s Meanwhile and Ryan North’s To Be or Not To Be, then you’ll build worlds of our own. For ages 10–14.

     Thursday afternoon, Sepember 17, from 4 to 6 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meeting on Thanksgiving. Through December 3.

     Do you want to be wild and break out of the limitations that are always being set?

     Poetry is the answer. Strap on your shoes, grab your pen, and meet at the P.S. 187 school yard to go on a poet’s adventure.

     Poetry is a way of seeing things outside the boxes they are always put in. You'll be rejuvenated by the nature of Fort Tryon Park and emboldened by the resilient neighborhood. You'll explore the wilds of language out in the world, allowing a stream of poetry to flow from the river of possibility. For ages 8–13.

     Friday afternoon, September 18, from 4 to 6 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meetings on October 9, 16, or November 27. Through December 18.

     Do you have something you care way too much about? Or an unforgettable story you love telling people? A moment that went a little (or very) wrong?

     Maybe it’s how you got that scar on your shoulder, or a weird adventure that began when you got lost at a concert, or how you first fell in love with anime. The Obsessions, Accidents, and Questionable Decisions workshop is about turning those moments into personal essays that readers can’t put down.
     Personal essays are rooted in real life — your obsessions, your accidents, your “why did I do that?” stories. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take a real experience or passion and shape it into a compelling narrative with a clear voice, strong structure, and a clear sense of meaning. For ages 12–16.

     Friday afternoon, September 18, from 4 to 6 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meeting on November 27. Through December 4.

     If you can’t wait to turn the page, the writer has succeeded in telling you a great story. What does it take to develop characters, settings, dialogue, and plot elements that have you on the edge of your seat?

     The elements of fiction workshop answers those questions and more. You’ll break down the parts of fiction each week and test out what you’ve learned with some on-the-spot writing. You’ll work with your peers, too—giving advice and feedback, while hearing what they have to say about your work. For ages 8–12.

     Saturday morning, September 19, from 10 to noon at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meetings on Hallowe’en or November 28. Through December 12.

     Get ready for the Inwood Jazz Festival with four children’s interactive jazz workshops, featuring Opus 118 from the  Harlem School of Music.

     The festival itself is on September 20. 

     The hour-long kids’ concerts are ideal for ages 1–10.

     Free. Saturday morning, September 19, at 11 in Bruce’s Garden in Isham Park, in Inwood at 11 Park Terrace East (not West!), below 215th Street. 

     College football returns to debut the 2026 team when Columbia opens the season at home, and it’s free for you.
     All residents of Inwood, WaHi, and Harlem pay nothing to attend. Similarly, all active military, veterans, and members of the FDNY and NYPD can receive free tickets through the Heroes Program at lionstickets@columbia.edu.

     The Lions welcome the Leopards of Lafayette College of Easton, Pennsylvania, for opening day. 

     Saturday, September 19, at noon at Wein Stadium in Inwood on 218th Street at Seaman Avenue.

     It's time for you to be the master of your universe.

     Explore worlds of your own creation, inhabited by beings that only you can imagine. you'll work with others—whether you prefer fantasy, science fiction, magical realism or dystopia—to bring your ideas to life.

     The creating otherworlds workshop will have you mapping out stories rich in symbolism, unleashing your hidden storytelling skills. You’ll be each other's sounding board along the way. For ages 9–12.

     Saturday afternoon, September 19, from 12:30 to 2:30 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meetings on Hallowe’en or November 28. Through December 12.

     Join the Urban Park Rangers on a mushroom exploration.

     On this trek you will follow the Urban Park Rangers looking for fungi on a walk through Manhattan’s only untouched forest.

     The Rangers will help you locate mushroom species and then discuss their unique qualities. You’ll learn about our funky fungi kingdom and the mycelial connections that are integral to our ecosystems.

     Wear comfortable shoes and take a bottle of water for this 90-minute excursion.

     Free. Saturday afternoon, September 19, at 1 in Inwood Hill Park; meet at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street.

     Take the whole family to a Meet the Instruments petting zoo with the musicians of the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra as the zoo keepers and your kids as the zoologists.

     At this event, even the youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Afterward, find your seats for an enchanting family concert, with host Sarah Ziegler guiding you through music with the theme of breaking barriers.

     Best for children ages 1–10 and their families.

     $40.25 for the season; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, September 19, at 3:15 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

     Field hockey continues this weekend Uptown.

     The Lions host the Bobcats of Quinnipiac before starting conference play in Rhode Island next week.

     Sunday afternoon, September 20, at 1 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     History isn’t just about dates and facts—it’s full of people, choices, resistance, survival, and change.

     In the advanced fiction workshop from Uptown Stories, young writers will dive into the art of historical fiction, exploring how to bring the past to life. Through guided exercises, research, and group discussions, you’ll learn how to create rich settings and compelling characters, navigate sensitive topics, and explore themes that still resonate today.

     The workshop will also explore speculative fiction, where we ask what if history had turned out differently. For ages 14–18.

     Tuesday evening, September 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. Through December 1.

     Get some stress out during a creative session of arts and crafts.

      It’s collage night, when you can repurpose old book materials, magazines, and more.

     Supplies & vibes will be provided. 

     Free. Thursday evening, September 24, at 6:30 at Recirculation in Lower WaHi at 876 Riverside Drive near 160th Street. Monthly on the third Thursday.

     Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Inwood Hill Park and find out which plants and animals call this Forever Wild site home.

     Forever wild? Yep, the park is the only forest on the island that has never been developed.

     Wear comfortable shoes and take a bottle of water on this 90-minute trek. 

     Free. Saturday afternoon, September 26, at 1 in Inwood Hill Park; meet at 218th Street and Indian Road.

     Buoy the Brooklyn Mermaid is an operatic singing siren bringing music and magic to dry land.

     With soaring vocals, oceanic whimsy, and a love for the fintastic, Arias of the Abyss invites audiences of all ages to dive into adventures where opera meets imagination. Created and performed by the Brooklyn artist Samantha Nahra, Buoy blends classical singing with storytelling to make opera fun and accessible.

     Free. Saturday afternoon, September 26, at 4:30 on the lawn of St. Frances Cabrini Shrine in Hudson Heights. on Fort Washington Avenue near 190th Street.

     The final pre-conference home match takes place this weekend Uptown for Columbia’s field hockey team.

     The Lions host the Monmouth Hawks.

     Sunday afternoon, September 27, at 1 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     If you like fairies and monsters, epic battles and poisoned apples, there is no doubt you’ll love the Fairytales, Myths, and Fables workshop from Uptown Stories.

     You’ll unravel the stories we all know, learning about their origins, alt versions, and why they seem to have everlasting staying power in readers’ minds.
     Then you'll write your own original or adapted magical tales, add to spine-tingling myths, and put a new twist on fantastical fables. For ages 8–12.

     Monday afternoon, September 28, from 4 to 6 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meeting on Columbus Day. Through December 14.

     Conference season open for Columbia at home this weekend.

     The Lions host the Tigers, who are traveling from Princeton, in this Ivy League match-up.

     Saturday, October 3, at noon at Wien Stadium, in Inwood on 218th Street at Seaman Avenue.

     We welcome you to Snobby Poetry, should you be up for the challenge.

     Join a self-motivated, uber-supportive band of misfits who read, write, and share poems. They love words, rhyme (only when used sparely, thank you), observation, and Walt Whitman (obviously).

     Poetry is an illogical measuring device, filled with seemingly impossible comparisons and instructions; that is why we are called to write it. Poets are the liars who tell the truth. For ages 13—18.

     Saturday afternoon, October 3, from 3 to 5 at the Cornerstone Center in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street. No meetings on Hallowe’en or November 28. Through December 19.

     Conference season begins this weekend for Columbia’s field hockey team.

     The Lions host Ivy rivals the Big Green of Dartmouth.

     Sunday afternoon, October 4, at 1 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     From dashes to shot put to long jump, kids can explore a variety of sports in a world-class indoor track and field facility.

     The New York Road Runners’ Fall Jamboree welcomes first-time athletes and experienced track and field athletes alike. Entertainment and activities will be part of the day.

     Open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities, who will receive a New Balance souvenir (while supplies last).

     Free. Saturday morning, October 17, from 9 to noon at the Armory, in Lower WaHi on Fort Washington Avenue at 168th Street.

     The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, a three-concert series featuring books and music  connectigs to this season’s theme of resilience.

     Each 45-minute performance features bilingual narration by Diego Chiri in English and Spanish and features a different chamber ensemble, introducing young audiences to the orchestra, one story at a time.

     First up: The string section.

     $27.25; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, October 17, at 4 at Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

     Conference competition keeps Columbia’s field hockey team busy again this weekend.

      The Harvard Crimson make the journey to the Lions’ home turf for an Ivy Leauge matchup.

     Friday evening, October 23, at 5 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     College football weekend comes back Uptown for conference play.

     After two weeks on the road, Columbia hosts Dartmouth.

     Saturday afternoon, October 24, at 1:30 at Wien Stadium, in Inwood on 218th Street at Seaman Avenue.

     Join the fun at a block party celebrating alegría: joy.

     Hosted by the People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Immigrante, the second annual Uptown fall festival offers games, food, and fun.

     Details to follow.

     Saturday, October 24, at a time to be announced later in Inwood, on 206th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues.

     With the season close to an end, Columbia’s field hockey team plays a final non-conference match.

     The Lions host the Rider Broncs.

     Sunday afternoon, October 25, at 1 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     Celebrate the seniors at Columbia’s final match of the season, at home this year.

     The Lions host the Tigers, their Ivy rivals from Princeton.

     Friday evening, October 30, at 6 at the stadium in Inwood, on 218th Street at Park Terrace East.

     With the end of the season in sight, Columbia’s chance to leave a mark is upon us.

      The Lions host the Elis in an Ivy rivalry with their New Haven foes.

      Saturday, October 31, at noon at Wien Stadium, in Inwood on 218th Street at Seaman Avenue.

     The Prelude Opera stages performances for children to discover the thrill and excitement of operatic music.

     The troupe’s autumn production of The Brementown Musicians will be fully staged and in costume.

     Details will follow.

     On two Saturdays, October 31 and November 7, at a place and time to be announced. 

     College hoops are about to return. 

     Before the season opens, settle in for a scrimmage between Uptown’s own Yeshiva Macs and the Queens College Knights. The Macs’ season starts at home on November 18.

     Sunday afternoon, November 1, at 2 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Theater for Uptown’s youngest artists, from Spellbound Theatre, features Under the Tree/Bajo el Árbol.

     Hosted by the People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Immigrante.

     Details to follow.

     Saturday, November 7, at a time to be announced later at the theater in Inwood, on 206th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues.

     Yeshiva’s storied men’s basketball team is back. 

     After two games on the road in Illinois, the home opener sees the Macs hosting the Bearcats of Baruch College.

     Wednesday night, November 18, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Say goodbye to Columbia’s seniors as the end of the season plays out at home.

     The Lions host the Big Red, their New York rivals from Ithica, as both teams conclude they year.

     Saturday, November 21, at noon at Wien Stadium, in Inwood on 218th Street at Seaman Avenue.

     Uptown hoops continue at Yeshiva.

     This weekend the Macs host the Wesleyan Cardinals.

     Sunday afternoon, November 22, at 2 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Experience the largest production of The Nutcracker in North America. It’s a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring  international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.

     Set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, the grand production has become an annual treasure.

     $49.50 to $213.40. Saturday evening, December 5, at 5:45 at the United Palace, in Lower WaHi on Broadway at 175th Street.

     The Macs haven’t played at home since before Thanksgiving, so cheer them on for the final couple of games of the year.

     This time, it’s Swarthmore visiting Yeshiva. Note the earlier tipoff time.

     Wednesday night, December 9, at 7:30 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Cheer on the Macs in their last non-conference game and the final game of 2026.

     Yeshiva hosts the City College of New York Beavers in a mid-week match-up.

     Tuesday night, December 15, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Yeshiva started conference play over the weekend at Mount Saint Mary, and now they’re opening Skyline play at home.

     The Macs face off against the Sarah Lawrence Griffons.

     Wednesday night, January 6, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Conference competition is heating up for the Macs.

     This weekend, the University of Mount Saint Vincent makes the trip to Yeshiva.

     Sunday afternoon, January 10, at a time to be announced later at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     Take the whole family to a Meet the Instruments petting zoo with the musicians of the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra as the zoo keepers and your kids as the zoologists.

     At this event, even the youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Afterward, find your seats for an enchanting family concert, with host Sarah Ziegler guiding you through music with the theme of unyielding voices.

     Best for children ages 1–10 and their families.

     $40.25 for the season; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, January 16, at 3:15 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

     After two games on the road, the Macs are back at home.

     Yeshiva hosts the Panthers of the College at Old Westbury for more Skyline conference action.

     Tuesday night, January 19, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     In between out-of-town games, the Yeshiva men squeeze in a Skyline face-off at home.

     The Golden Eagles of St. Joseph’s University Long Island come to the Macs’ stomping grounds.

     Tuesday night, January 26, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

    With fewer than three weeks remaining in the season, the Macs are making the most of them.

     A three-game homestand against Skyline Conference rivals starts with the Maritime College Privateers visiting Yeshiva.

     Wednesday night, February 3, at 8 at the Max Stern Athletic Center, in Fort George on Amsterdam Avenue at 184th Street.

     The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, a three-concert series featuring books and music  connectigs to this season’s theme of resilience. 

     Each 45-minute performance features bilingual narration by Diego Chiri in English and Spanish and features a different chamber ensemble, introducing young audiences to the orchestra, one story at a time.

     This month: The brass section.

     $27.25; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, February 27, at 4 at Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

     Is your teen interested in the sciences? Maybe she’s thinking about a career in medicine?

     If so, consider the Lang Youth Medical Program at the Columbia Medical Center. It’s a free opportunity to expose high school students to the science of medicine and aims to inspire teens to achieve their college aspirations through hands-on learning and mentorship.

     It’s open only to students in WaHi who are enrolled in Community School District 6. The program meets on seventeen Saturdays through the year and during the entire month of July. Find out more here.

     The deadline for the next session is in March.

     Celebrate 35 years of one of the video game Sonic the Hedgehog. 

     Sonic Live in Concert features rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists performing an array of the defining songs from the games and instrumental renditions of fan favorites from the Genesis era to now.

     $68.75 to $101.75. Saturday night, March 6, at 8 at the United Palace, in Lower WaHi on Broadway at 175th Street.

     Take a step toward the New York Marathon at the Salsa, Blues, and Shamrocks 5K.

     Both races are sponsored by the New York Road Runners, so the perennial Uptown jaunt is a qualifying race for the fabled autumn marathon. The course takes you from Lower WaHi, up through Hudson Heights,  turning around at the edge of Fort Tryon Park to head back downhill.

     On a Sunday morning in early March in Lower WaHi on Fort Washington Avenue between 172nd and 173rd Streets.

     The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, a three-concert series featuring books and music  connectigs to this season’s theme of resilience. 

     Each 45-minute performance features bilingual narration by Diego Chiri in English and Spanish and features a different chamber ensemble, introducing young audiences to the orchestra, one story at a time.

     Finishing up: The winds and percussion sections.

     $27.25; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, March 20, at 4 at Our Saviour’s Atonement Lutheran Church in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

    Take the whole family to a Meet the Instruments petting zoo with the musicians of the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra as the zoo keepers and your kids as the zoologists.

     At this event, even the youngest listeners can get up close and personal with their favorite instruments before seeing them come alive onstage. Afterward, find your seats for an enchanting family concert, with host Sarah Ziegler guiding you through music with the theme of harboring hope.

     Best for children ages 1–10 and their families.

     $40.25 for the season; infants under 1, free. Saturday afternoon, April 17, at 3:15 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Hudson Heights, on Bennett Avenue at 189th Street.

     The annual Drums Along the Hudson began in 2002 as a traditional Pow Wow to celebrate Native American heritage and culture, and also to commemorate the Lenape people who first inhabited Inwood Hill Park, or Shorakkopoch (“edge of the water”).

     The celebration will be led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers with Host Drums Heyna Second Sons. Mohawk Elder, Tom Porter, will give the opening Thanksgiving Address and ceremonial Tree of Peace Planting.
     Free. Usually on the first Sunday of June from 11 to 6 in Inwood Hill Park at Indian Road and 218th Street.