Events
Best Viewing Spots for the 100th Macy’s Day Parade
There’s something magical about watching giant balloons float through Manhattan on Thanksgiving morning. For the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26, 2026, finding the right viewing spot is part of…
Best Places to Watch the NYC Marathon: A Spectator’s Guide
The best places to watch the NYC Marathon include Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue, First Avenue on the Upper East Side, Fifth Avenue beside Central Park, and Columbus Circle. Each offers a different experience, from…
Lesser Known Facts About the New York Marathon
Here are some genuinely obscure NYC Marathon facts that we found in the NYRR’s archives and news coverage. The 1970 Prizes Were Wristwatches and Beer Mugs In the inaugural 1970 race, the top…
Celebrate Halloween 2026 on the UWS: Best Events, Trick-or-Treat Routes
Halloween on the Upper West Side is all about neighborhood celebrations, decorated brownstones, and streets filled with costumed families. With Halloween falling on Saturday, October 31, 2026, this year’s lineup includes confirmed car-free…
6 UWS Restaurants That Make Mother’s Day Feel Special
Mother’s Day brunch on the Upper West Side is one of the easiest ways to make the day feel special without leaving the neighborhood. The best tables go quickly, so it’s smart to…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day NYC 2026: Parade & Pints
St. Patrick’s Day in NYC is a two‑part experience: the Fifth Avenue parade by day and neighborhood bar‑hopping by night—and the Upper West Side is one of the best places to land once…
Best New Year’s Eve Activities Around the Upper West Side
New Year’s Eve on the Upper West Side is packed with options, from kid-friendly daytime parties to midnight fireworks and live jazz. Fireworks over Central Park Central Park’s New Year’s Eve fireworks typically…
The Complete New York City 2025 “Light the Trees” Schedule
New York City truly shines during the holiday season—and nothing captures that magic quite like its tree lighting ceremonies. From the world-famous Rockefeller Center celebration to neighborhood events tucked into city parks and…
Best Viewing Spots to See the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Prime Public Viewing Locations VIP and Indoor Viewing Options Tips for a Great Parade Experience
The Circus is Back in Town – Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus brings its dazzling 2025 edition, “The World’s Best Under Our Big Top,” to Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park from November 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026, offering a modern take…
