Fall in Love With Lincoln Square: Autumn Arrives on the Upper West Side

September 22 was the first official day of fall. You know what that means: crisp morning air, blanket scarves, pumpkin spice…everything, and fall festivities galore in Lincoln Square! Whether you’re looking for fall fashion, food, or fun, Lincoln Square has it all.

Embrace your inner artist at Color-Me-Mine: The paint-your-own studio (177 Amsterdam Avenue between 68th and 69th Street) is celebrating the start of spooky season by offering pumpkin painting to-go kits. The kits include ceramic pumpkins, brushes, and paints and can be purchased in-store - no reservation necessary! You can also celebrate in-store on September 27 at Color-Me-Mine’s annual Pumpkin Painting Party.

Shop new fall fashion lines:  From luxe layering to elevated daywear, you can shop all of the season’s best looks in Lincoln Square. Several of our stores are showcasing fall collections and special collaborations. Hugo BOSS, located in the Shops at Columbus Circle, unveiled its BOSS x NFL 3.0 collaboration. This fall line features elevated apparel with your favorite football team’s logo. Bloch (51 Columbus Avenue between 61st and 62nd Street) debuted a new fall collection focusing on contemporary leather looks, bewitching deep tones, rouleau paisley prints, and flocked floral detailing. Zara (1963 Broadway between 66th and 67th Street) opted for a fall collection that emphasizes burgundy accents, while Gap (1988 Broadway between 67th and 68th Street) centered baggy denim in its fall “Get Loose” campaign. Arc'teryx (158 Columbus Avenue between 66th and 67th Street) has new arrivals to keep you warm as the weather gets cooler. These are only a few of the diverse retailers that call Lincoln Square home. Whatever your fall fashion needs, from outdoor gear and athleisure to fine jewelry and perfume, Lincoln Square has everything you need to make the sidewalk your runway this fall.

Create an autumnal oasis with décor from Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, and more: Turn your home into an autumnal oasis with gorgeous décor from Pottery Barn (1965 Broadway between 66th and 67th Street). You can even cook up your favorite fall recipe in a pumpkin-shaped Le Creuset Cast Iron Cocotte, thanks to Williams Sonoma’s (The Shops at Columbus Circle) Fall Favorites line.

Sip and snack on seasonal treats at one of our neighborhood eateries: Lincoln Square’s wide array of eateries are embracing fall flavors and offering up craft food and beverages to help you settle into the new season. From classic pumpkin spice lattes to new, innovative autumnal concoctions, like Maman’s (152 Columbus Ave between 66th and 67th Street) pumpkin and feta-seeded Danish, you can find all of your fall favorites in Lincoln Square.

As the leaves begin to turn, Lincoln Square is here to help you celebrate the new season in style. You can check our Neighborhood Guide to see all of the wonderful places to eat, shop, and play in Lincoln Square. Come see why so many of us have fallen in love with fall on the Upper West Side!

Photo Credit: Pottery Barn