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Día de Muertos Returns Next Week!

From October 28 – November 1, join us for a week long Día de Muertos celebration with interactive, family-friendly events throughout Flatiron & NoMad.

Some events include:

• Monday, October 28, 4-6 pm:
  Taste of Mexico: Free Food Sampling at Local Participating Restaurants, including Tacombi, Mamazul, & Casa Carmen.
• Wednesday, October 30, 12-3 pm:
  Family-Friendly Día de Muertos Event at Capitol Plaza (50 West 27th Street).
• Friday, November 1, 3-7 pm:
  Día de Muertos Celebration at Flatiron North Plaza.
• Monday, October 28 – Friday, October 1: Outdoor Photo Exhibit:
  Living Memories: Portraits of Día de Muertos by Fernando Avila Aguilar at Iron23 (29 West 23rd Street).

For a complete list of happenings, visit our website.

Where to Celebrate Halloween in the Neighborhood

Halloween is around the corner! Get spooky in Flatiron & NoMad by attending themed parties and enjoying festive drinks & treats.

Featuring:

• Speakeasy Soirée at DOM
• Spooky treats from Lysée
• Halloween décor, cocktails & photo moments at Swingers NoMad

Movers & Shakers: Fernando Avila Aguilar, Photographer

Meet Fernando Avila Aguilar, photographer behind Flatiron & NoMad’s upcoming outdoor photo exhibit Living Memories: Portraits of Día de Muertos as part of Día de Muertos Week.

Each photo in the exhibit features Día de Muertos celebrations around Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, México and can be viewed on the façade of Iron23 at 29 West 23rd Street from Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1.

Q3 2024 Economic Report

The Q3 2024 Economic Report offers a snapshot of the economic health of our district; we discuss the state of our ground floor retail, major lease signings, and return to office rates.

Some Q3 2024 Economic Report highlights:

• IBM and Chelsea Piers opened at One Madison, bringing the building to 100% retail occupancy.
• In Q3 the District saw a 53% year-over-year increase in Class A and B leased SF.
• September return-to-office numbers were the highest of the year so far, with an average of 59,126 daily office workers coming to the District Monday through Friday.

Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan MSMX Info Session

The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) seeks to foster vibrant, 24/7 mixed-use neighborhoods across 42 blocks of Midtown South.

Community members are encouraged to join a MSMX Info Session next Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 pm via Zoom to get involved and help shape the future of Midtown South. Register here.

For more information and updates on the plan’s status, please visit here.

Ideas for Your Next Local Date Night

Discover local gems for a great date night in Flatiron & NoMad! Explore our roundup of ideas to share with your special someone.

Highlights:

• High-tech shuffleboard, tasty eats, and cocktails at Electric Shuffle
• Karaoke fun at Ms. Kim’s Lounge & Private Karaoke
• Immersive sauna and ice bath experience at Othership

Things to Do in Flatiron & NoMad

Check out these upcoming neighborhood events:

• Madison Square Park Conservancy: Nicole Eisenman’s “Fixed Crane” Opening, Thursday, 10/24.
• Simons Foundation: Imagining Other Worlds, Friday, 10/25.
• Electric Shuffle: Halloween Weekend Socials, Saturday, 10/26 – Sunday, 10/27.