Our 5th aNNUAL Día DE MUERTOS Celebration Returns on October 28

Join the Flatiron NoMad Partnership to celebrate Día de Muertos, the sacred Mexican tradition of pre-Hispanic origin that celebrates the memory and presence of those who have passed.

This year’s program will center around Twenty Petal Flower, an interactive community altar created through a through a cross-cultural collaboration between Mestiz Studio in Mexico and Brooklyn-based Powerhouse Arts. The altar will be unveiled as part of our 5th annual Día de Muertos celebration on Wednesday, October 28 from 3-7pm on the Flatiron North Plaza.

Our free, public celebration will also feature vibrant placemaking and family-friendly activities, including:

• A curated mix of Mexican folklore performances by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
• Flower-making workshop with Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders
• Día de Muertos-inspired booklet making with Center for Book Arts
• DIY printmaking and marigold paper flowers with museum Poster House
• Papel picado installation by Tanya Aguiñiga Studio
• La Catrina face painting and skull decorations

NYC DOT Capital Reconstruction Public Workshops: Tomorrow, Oct. 15

Help shape the future of Flatiron & NoMad’s public spaces!

The NYC Department of Transportation is hosting Flatiron Plaza Capital Reconstruction public workshops tomorrow, Thursday, October 15 from 12pm – 2pm on the Flatiron South Plaza (Broadway between 22nd & 23rd Street).

Attend to learn more about the vision for the future of neighborhood plazas and shared streets and to share feedback on draft designs. These workshops will help shape design and programming for future iterations of the Flatiron Public Plazas, NoMad Piazza, Worth Square, and Broadway from 21st Street to 27th Street and Fifth Avenue from 22nd Street to 26th Street.

No registration is required.

View our Q3 2026 Economic Snapshot

The Q3 2026 Snapshot offers an overview of the economic health of our district; we discuss office leasing news, major lease signings, and ground floor retail.

Some Q3 2026 Snapshot highlights:

• Year-to-date leasing activity has exceeded 3 million square feet, as technology and AI occupiers remain a primary source of the district’s office demand and shrinking availability rates
• Health and wellness businesses continue to announce New York flagship openings in Flatiron & NoMad, including Canadian Pilates operator Jaybird and Florida-based yoga brand Yoga Joint

Spooktacular Fun in Flatiron & NoMad

Spooky season has arrived in Flatiron & NoMad! Get into the spirit with Halloween parties, immersive experiences, and themed treats in the neighborhood throughout October.

• Barlume Saturdays: Halloween Edition at Barlume Downstairs
• Spirits of Martinique New York: An After Dark Tour at Martinique New York on Broadway
• Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Afternoon Tea at Oscar Wilde NYC

Celebrating Mexican & Hispanic-Owned Businesses in the Neighborhood

Flatiron & NoMad is proud to be home to a variety of Mexican and Hispanic-owned businesses, from dining and hospitality to wellness.

Discover local favorites and explore our guide to support our local businesses all year round!

Featuring:

• Cosme
• Devoción
• seeyamañana

Plan your Next Local Date Night

Skip the ordinary and discover unique date night ideas in Flatiron & NoMad! From interactive fun to live music, enjoy a memorable experience with your significant other.

Highlights:

• Take a pasta or pizza making class at Eataly
• Catch a show at The Jazz Gallery
• Try out immersive themed mini golf at Swingers NoMad

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

Manhattan Storefront Wellbeing Survey: The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses to take the Manhattan Storefront Wellbeing Survey. Your input will help shape policies and initiatives that support retail businesses. The survey will be open through November 20.

NYC DOT 6th Ave Updates: Beginning this fall, NYC DOT will implement offset bus lanes and safety improvements along 6th Avenue, from Houston Street to 31st Street. Please view the flyer for more information.

DSNY Update: As of September 1, 2026, businesses located within the Midtown South Commercial Waste Zone (CWZ)–which includes the Flatiron & NoMad Neighborhoods–must have a new waste collection agreement with a DSNY-authorized CWZ carter. If your business currently contracts directly with a private waste hauler, please note that new contracts must have been signed by August 31, 2026. Additional information about the program can be found here.

Plaza & Neighborhood Activations:

• Built Puff Bar: Saturday, October 17 from 11am – 8pm at the Flatiron North Plaza
• Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade: Saturday, October 17 at 12pm from Madison Square Park down Broadway to Union Square

Street Closures:

• East 29th Street between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue will be closed from 6am to 12:30pm Saturday and Sunday through October 25 for building inspection from boom truck.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – October 16, Con Edison will continue continue hand-care excavations and utility restorations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – October 30, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 25th Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue on weekdays from 7am – 4pm.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad