Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social service, arts, and health care programs.

Fall Festival at Abrons Arts Center:
Free to open to all ages
We warmly invite you to our Fall Festival, celebrating the new season and Abrons Arts Center’s 50th anniversary! The day begins with the naming of the Miriam and Harold Steinberg Plaza, followed by hands-on art activities inspired by Halloween on the LES.
Enjoy food and refreshments, music, dancing, arts & crafts, a new photography exhibition, and the chance to buy a limited edition print by Emily Manwaring.
For questions, contact 212.5980.400.

New! 2024 Annual Report:
Stories of hope from around the Settlement
Discover the highlights and achievements of 2024 in our digital Annual Report here!

Looking for 3K or 4K?:
Enroll now for a nurturing early learning experience.
Now enrolling children born in 2021 and 2022! Henry Street’s nurturing and affordable early childhood program offers a structured curriculum to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development. Children experience thoughtfully planned activities, interactive learning, and a focus on foundational skills. Learn more and fill out an interest form at HenryStreet.org/ECE or call us at 212.254.3100.

Come to the Table:
Free lunchtime talks at Henry Street
You’re invited to Come to the Table, a series of conversations rooted in the history of Henry Street Settlement and the Lower East Side. At our next event on October 29, we will feature Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich, professor of public health policy at Harvard University; Amir Bassiri, New York State Medicaid director; and Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, discussing the history of SNAP and Medicaid. Click here to view all other events. To RSVP, please contact Public Historian Katie Vogel at KVogel@henrystreet.org or 212.766.9200.

Free GED Classes:
Earn more with your GED!

Free Parenting Support and Activities:
Workshops, groups, and fun for Kids Ages 0–18
The Parent Center at Henry Street provides free parenting groups, workshops, and monthly activities for children aged 0–18 years. Connect, learn, and grow with your child in a supportive community. To register, view the schedule of events, or learn more, call 212.471.2400. Visit us at the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, 269 Henry Street.
Visit our online exhibit and watch Baptism Of Fire to learn more about Henry Street’s history, present, and future.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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12Oct
Queer History Walking Tour: Lower East Side
265 Henry Street
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14Oct
LESEN Fall 2025 Job Fair
197 East Broadway
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15Oct
Parent Center Activity Night
301 Henry Street
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17-4Oct - Jan
Destiny Mata Lower East Side Yearbook: A Living Archive
466 Grand Street
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17Oct
Building Automation System info session
On Zoom
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25Oct
Fall Festival 2025
466 Grand Street