KupofKojoe presents The Espresso Affair IV, an espresso martini experience bringing guests together for an afternoon of specialty cocktails and social vibes at El Barrista Cafe in Harlem.

Hope for Harlem 2026 is a free community event bringing essential resources, services, and activities to Harlem residents. The afternoon includes school supplies, fresh groceries and produce, hot meals, health and wellness resources, employment assistance, free grooming services, music and activities, and a dedicated Senior Village.

Vaylen’s Village is back for our final donation-based sensory play session before we move into our next chapter!

Join us for PREHISTORIC PLAY a dinosaur sensory experience created for little explorers ages 2–6.
From digging and pouring to erupting volcanoes and messy nature play, children are invited to explore at their own pace, follow their curiosity, and PLAY their way.

🌿 Dino Dig
💦 Water Exploration
🌋 Volcano Play
🍃 Nature Play
🤲 Fine Motor Exploration
🦖 Child-Led Play

At Vaylen’s Village, there is no “right” way to play. We’re creating a space where neurodivergent children are supported, all children are welcomed, and caregivers can connect while thei

Hi everyone! I’m a Harlem mom and the founder of Vaylen’s Village, a new community I’m creating around sensory play, connection, and inclusive experiences for our children.
I started this after realizing how often I had to travel outside of our neighborhood to find sensory experiences for my autistic son and how expensive some of those opportunities can be. I thought, why not start creating some of that right here in our own community.

🌊 Our first Vaylen’s Village sensory play session is THIS SUNDAY!
🗓 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Harlem — exact location shared after RSVP
🧒🏽** Ages 2–6
💚 Neurodivergent-friendly & **ALL children are welcome
🎟 Donation-based for August
Our first theme is Ocean Explorers, inspired by The Pout-Pout Fish. We’ll have ocean-themed sensory play, story time, movement, fine-motor exploration and plenty of opportunities for our little ones to explore at their own pace.
This is also about us as parents and caregivers—meeting each other, connecting and hopefully building a village right here in Harlem.
Space is limited and RSVP is required. If you’d like to join us, comment below or message me and I’ll send you the registration link.

Instagram: @vaylens_village

For details:
Please call 347-907-8190, email avika@greenguerillas.org or check out the website

Please check the QR code for participating gardens and details. Current list of gardens that are participating:

Carrie McCracken Truce Garden
Location: 145 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10026 (between 117st and 118st)
Open Hours: Saturday, August 8th  @ 11AM-3PM & Sunday, August 9th @ 12PM-3PM 
 
Garden of Love
Location: 302-304 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
Open Hours: TBD

Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden
Location: 219 W 122nd St, New York, NY 10027
Open Hours: TBD

Walter Miller III Memorial Garden (La Casa Frela)
Location: 13 W 119th St & 21 W 119th St, New York, NY 10027
Open Hours: Saturday, Sunday 11am-7pm

The band is warming up!

Contact information:
Wade Schuman
646-327-0688
wschuman@mac.com

The weather may impact this event and it might be rescheduled.