Downtown Alliance

10/04/2026

Join us on October 21 for a special volunteer event, where we’ll be raking and mowing dead leaves, planting daffodil bulbs and taking part in a general cleanup to keep Bowling Green looking its best.

It’s fall at last, and we’re looking for some help getting Bowling Green Park ready for the new season.

10/03/2026

Baby Boom: Where to Buy Kids Toys, Books and Gifts

Whether you need a last minute gift for a baby shower, birthday party, or a way to bribe a toddler, downtown is kid-friendly in more ways than one. In addition to our big name stores that cater to all age groups, we also have several dedicated to our littlest Lower Manhattanites. Not that these are....

10/02/2026

The gray skies might have you missing summer, but fall comes with its own perks: crisp foliage, cozy soups and the 10th year of Fulton Stall Market’s Fall CSA 🍅🫛🍎🥦🌶️

This season’s farm share runs for 12 weeks from September 24 through December 17.

10/02/2026

Open House New York weekend hits the city from October 16 to October 18, giving you access to special tours, events and a look behind the scenes at some of New York’s most iconic places.

Good news for fans of hidden gems and longstanding municipal secrets — Open House New York weekend hits the city from October 16 to October 18, giving you access to special tours, events and a look behind the scenes at some of New York’s most iconic places. This year, you can check out over 300 ...

10/01/2026

Fall has officially touched down in Lower Manhattan, bringing brisk, beautiful and busy days with it. Like a scarecrow stuffed with hay or a trick-or-treating bag the day after Halloween, downtown is bursting at the seams with things to do and places to be.

In the spirit of the season, we’ve rounded up a baker’s dozen of exciting, offbeat activities to try this October. From literary events on the Hudson River, to food festivals galore, to spooky fun on Governors Island and beyond, you’re guaranteed to have an interesting — and potentially scary — month.

Bookmark this post or share with a friend, and as always, report back if you do something great in the neighborhood! Be sure to click the link in bio and subscribe to our newsletter — never miss out on what we’ve got going on downtown 💫

10/01/2026

Mark Your Calendars for Lunch Box on October 7 📅

Head to Fosun Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to snag $10 lunch boxes from some of downtown’s newest restaurants.

09/30/2026

Tap Into Your Inner Child at the Balloon Museum (Real Kids Welcome, Too) 🎈

Featuring the work of contemporary artists, the museum is a really pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

09/30/2026

It’s shredding time: on Saturday, October 3, we’re pulling out our shredding truck and clothing bins for our annual fall shred-a-thon. This year, though, we’re shaking things up a little — instead of heading to Fulton Street, make your way to the corner of Old Slip and Water Street, where you’ll find our parked truck ready to securely destroy and recycle all sensitive documents, tax receipts and old bills. We’ll be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the truck is filled.

You can bring freshly-laundered clothing, accessories and textiles for recycling, courtesy of Wearable Collections. Swipe through to see our list of accepted items!

09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕️☕️

It has never been a better time to be a coffee lover in Lower Manhattan. There are dozens of places to get a latte or cold brew, so much so that you don’t have to walk more than a few blocks in any direction without being able to get another cup. Our coffee shops suit all sorts of moods, from buzzy to chill to downright futuristic. They can serve as meeting spots, double as flower shops, take you from day-to-night and fill stately old bank buildings. And, crucially, they’ll always keep you caffeinated.

Last fall, we put together a guide to help you navigate over 30 of Lower Manhattan’s local spots. Note that a few of these have closed since then, but other great shops have opened in their stead — like Kinship Coffee Roasters, maman, Madman Espresso and more. Link in bio to check it out!

09/29/2026

Head to Fosun Plaza on October 7 for $10 lunch boxes from hotspots like Sadie’s, Sam Ping’s Chinese BBQ, Terravita Downtown and more.

Our Lunch Box food fair hits Fosun Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on October 7.