Hudson Related’s Roosevelt Island Shops on Main Street is hosting it’s first annual Block Party tomorrow, Saturday October 5 from 11 AM – 4 PM, rain or shine.


Presented by Shops on Main, Main Street Block Party is the first festival of its kind on Roosevelt Islands Main Street. The event brings together neighbors and visitors of all ages to celebrate Shops on Main through food, art, festivities and fun. Each shop opens their doors to showcase their business through one-day only experiences. Main Street Block Party is a living testament to the coexisting uniqueness of Shops on Main.

The Shops On Main Street Block Party event schedule includes:

Rivercross Lawn Events

11AM – Yoga Kick-off with Island OM


12PM – Silent Disco with The Sanctuary
1PM – Sing-a-long with Music + Play Station
3PM – Closing Meditation with Island OM

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12PM – Music begins
1PM – Pancake eating contest outside of Nisi Kitchen


Throughout the day you won’t want to miss…

Doggie toys and treats at PupCulture / Tastings at Island Wine & Spirits / Mild to hot to sweet tastings at LiuKouShui Hot Pot Noodle / Arts and crafts for all ages at Gallery RIVAA / Make your own mini bouquet at Wholesome Factory / Free Nail decals + manicures with Roosevelt Nails / Free Empanadas + Lemonade at Bread + Butter / Tastings at Subway Sandwich / Musical entertainment / Face painting and much much more

Am looking forward to the Nisi Pancake eating contest. On Monday, October 7, Hudson Related’s David Kramer will give an update on Main Street retail spaces to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) Real Estate Development Advisory Committee. Hopefully there will be more good news of new retail openings in addition to the recent announcements about openings of The Sanctuary event space/restaurant at the former Dayspring Church and Granny Annie’s Irish Pub in the former Riverwalk Bar space.

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