Arts and Culture

Catch “The Goonies” and “Shrek” for Free at Fosun Plaza

Catch “The Goonies” and “Shrek” for Free at Fosun Plaza

Outdoor films enthusiasts never say die. 

Here’s What’s Happening on Governors Island This Summer

Here’s What’s Happening on Governors Island This Summer

Governors Island is the perfect summer getaway.

Introducing the NYC Revolutionary Trail Walking Tour Guide

Introducing the NYC Revolutionary Trail Walking Tour Guide

The Downtown Alliance teamed up with the City University of New York’s Gotham Center for New York City History to produce this walking tour guide.

Wagner Park Reopens July 29 With Tons of Free Shows

Wagner Park Reopens July 29 With Tons of Free Shows

Wagner Park is reopening this summer, and it’s something to sing about.

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Looking Back at Downtown’s First Independence Day

Downtown's first Independence Day was a day to be remembered.

Here’s the Lineup for 2025’s Free Summer Concert Series

Here’s the Lineup for 2025’s Free Summer Concert Series

This year’s lunchtime concerts run from June 4 until July 9.

Genre-Defying Circus “Passengers” Comes to PAC NYC in June

Genre-Defying Circus “Passengers” Comes to PAC NYC in June

You’ve never seen a train ride quite like this.

How to Hit Up All of Lower Manhattan’s Most Instagrammable Spots in One Day

How to Hit Up All of Lower Manhattan’s Most Instagrammable Spots in One Day

Need some fresh content for your social media feeds? We’ve got you covered.

Discover Lower Manhattan on Foot With a Free Jane’s Walk Tour This Weekend

Discover Lower Manhattan on Foot With a Free Jane’s Walk Tour This Weekend

Jane's Walk comprises free community-led in-person and virtual walking tours covering all aspects of New York City’s history.

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

Downtown for WITS (or Anything Else)? Scope Out These Partnering Businesses

These WITS partners have generously worked to make sure WITS attendees have the time of their lives in Lower Manhattan. 

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

An Unbe-leafable Giveaway: Free Tulip Bulbs for the Taking on May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, we’re hosting our annual adopt-a-bulb event.

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

Art Really *Is* All Around, Thanks to ADNY’s Placemaking Work

One of the best ways to brighten up a neighborhood? Free art — and live music!