Monday, November 2
10:30–11:30 a.m. — Fall Bodyroll in the Field House. An energetic dance and movement class. No dance experience needed. Register online. Riverside Park, 102nd Street Field House (promenade level). Free.
Noon–1 p.m. — E-book Assistance at Riverside. Get help with e-books. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
3:15–5 p.m. — Movie Monday: Hoppers (2026). Movie screening. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
Tuesday, November 3
11 a.m.–noon — Lapsit Playdate. A playdate for little ones. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
3–5 p.m. — Riverside Library Plant Swap. A neighborhood plant swap. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
Wednesday, November 4
9:30–10:30 a.m. — Fall Yoga in the Field House. Morning yoga for all fitness levels. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Register online. Riverside Park, 102nd Street Field House (promenade level). Free.
11–11:45 a.m. — Little Movers Storytime. Storytime for young children. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
4–5:30 p.m. — Craftwerk. A library craft session. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
5–8 p.m. — Pay What You Wish at MAD. Visit the museum during its first-Wednesday pay-what-you-wish evening. Tickets are available in person only. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. Pay what you wish.
Thursday, November 5
8 a.m.–4 p.m. — Columbia Greenmarket. Browse a year-round farmers market with seasonal produce and locally made foods. Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets. Free entry; purchases extra.
11–11:45 a.m. — Symphony Superstars with NYPL. A musical introduction to instruments for the youngest listeners. Check with the library about registration. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
11 a.m.–noon — Field House Mat Pilates. A mat class focused on core strength, with work for arms and legs. Register online. Riverside Park, 102nd Street Field House (promenade level). Free.
1–3 p.m. — We Speak NYC: Intermediate English Conversation. Practice conversational English. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
7:30 p.m. — Voices of a People’s History. A performance of historic speeches exploring freedom and justice. Admission is first come, first served. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. Free.
Friday, November 6
10 a.m.–noon — Adult Board and Card Games. Games for adults 18 and older. First come, first served. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
4–6 p.m. — Teen ArtsLab: Design in Motion. Create printed tote bags and T-shirts using simple screen-printing techniques. Advance registration required. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. Free for high school students ages 13–18 with school ID.
7 p.m. — Watercolor Workshop for All Ages and Skill Levels. A family-friendly watercolor workshop with Seeds of the League instructors. Supplies included; reserve through the event link. Goddard Riverside Bernie Wohl Center, 647 Columbus Avenue. $15 materials fee.
7:30 p.m. — ALBA Musik: Contemporary Flamenco. A New York ensemble brings a contemporary approach to flamenco. Admission is first come, first served. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. Free.
Saturday, November 7
10 a.m.–noon — Meet the Fleet. Explore the Conservancy’s vehicles and heavy equipment and meet the staff who use them. Canceled in heavy rain. Riverside Park, 95th Street Compost Compound. Free.
10 a.m.–noon — Riverside Knitting and Crocheting Circle. Knit and crochet together. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Saturday Puzzle Time. Drop in for puzzles. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
Noon–3 p.m. — Peter Rubie’s Saturday Jazz Sessions: Judy Niemack. Guitarist Peter Rubie welcomes jazz vocalist Judy Niemack for a Saturday afternoon jazz session. Tartina, 1034 Amsterdam Avenue at West 111th Street. No cover advertised for the series; food and drinks extra.
2–4:30 p.m. — Riverside Poets. A library poetry gathering. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue. Free.
5–7 p.m. — Strange Confessions: A New Play Reading. A staged reading of Laura MacLean’s play about a New York writer who overhears her neighbors’ secrets. Register online. Riverside Park, 102nd Street Field House (promenade level). Free.
Sunday, November 8
8 a.m.–4 p.m. — Columbia Greenmarket. Browse seasonal produce and locally made foods. Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets. Free entry; purchases extra.
9 a.m.–4 p.m. — 79th Street Greenmarket. Visit the weekly farmers market behind the American Museum of Natural History. Columbus Avenue between 77th and 81st Streets. Free entry; purchases extra.
2:30 p.m. — Silent Clowns Film Series: The Kid Brother (1927). Harold Lloyd stars in this silent comedy about a young man determined to prove himself. The program opens with Charley Chase in Dog Shy (1926), with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model. Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, 250 West 95th Street. $12 general; $11 members; $9 seniors, plus $2 service fee per ticket.
UWS Museums
American Museum of Natural History
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs — Explore the asteroid impact that transformed life on Earth, with a before-and-after look at the mass extinction that ended the age of non-avian dinosaurs. On view November 17, 2025–January 18, 2027.
For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence — A new exhibition featuring 70 objects celebrating athletic achievement across more than 15 sports. Check the Museum’s exhibition page for current dates and details.
Monarch’s Journey — Opening October 16, 2026, this exhibition follows monarch butterflies’ extraordinary migration through the work of graphic novelist Peter Kuper.
The New York Historical
Revolutionary Women — Explore the roles and stories of women during the American Revolution. Listed on view May 29–October 25, 2026.
Democracy Matters — A temporary exhibition exploring democracy, civic life, and the ideas shaping the American experience. Listed on view June 18–November 29, 2026.
Art of the Street: Selections from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection — A selection of artworks examining the energy and visual culture of the street. Listed on view August 28, 2026–January 17, 2027.
Irish Literature: History & Myth Since 1798 — Explore Irish literature through the histories, myths, and cultural traditions that have shaped it. Listed on view September 18, 2026–January 17, 2027.
You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond — Explore the New York music and nightlife scenes of the 1970s, including the rise of punk, disco, and hip-hop. On view October 2, 2026–April 4, 2027.
American Folk Art Museum
Locating Girlhood: Place and Identity in Early American “Schoolgirl” Art — Featuring needlework and ornamental arts made by American girls in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this exhibition explores schoolgirl art through place and identity. On view October 9, 2026–February 28, 2027.
Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States — Draws from the Museum’s collections to explore links between vernacular art and the construction of American identity. Reopened October 8, 2026; on view through February 28, 2027.
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