NYC Insider Guide 2019 October Events Calendar
New York City Events October 2019 include New York Comic Con, Giants and Jets football, Nets and Knicks basketball, Wine & Food Festival, Halloween, Columbus Day Parade and New York Television Festival. October concerts and shows include Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Jerry Seinfeld, Madonna, The Chainsmokers & 5 Seconds of Summer, Michael Feinstein, Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince In Concert, Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures and more.
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As October is usually the beginning of fall in NYC, the leaves, especially in Central Park, are just glorious and the first hints appear the holiday season is just around the corner. The whole city is gearing up for Halloween and lightweight coats are the dress code. If we’re lucky, the NY Yankees are on their way to the World Series and the NY Giants and NY Jets are doing well so far in football season.
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October New York City Concerts and Shows
- Billy Joel – Oct 25, 2019; MSG
- Phil Collins – Oct 6 & 7, 2019; MSG
- Sara Bareilles – Oct 13, 2019; MSG
- Madonna – Sept 12 – Oct 7, 2019: Gilman Opera House at Brooklyn Academy of Music
- Jerry Seinfeld– October 25-26, 2019; Beacon Theatre
- The Chainsmokers & 5 Seconds of Summer – October 17, 2019; Barclays Center
- Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures – November 13-17, 2019; Barclays Center
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Take a Fall Foliage Cruise or Trip
With dozens of discount tickets available, you can't miss with a trip in or out of the city to see the fall leaves in their glorious autumn colors. Take to the river and join Classic Harbor on one of their classic sailboats and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- New York Fall Foliage Tours - helicopters, Circle Line: Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise and more options
- Bear Mountain Fall Foliage Cruise - all day upstate cruise and onboard Oktoberfest with music, food and beer specials. Oktoberfest Cruise runs Saturdays and Sundays Sept 21-November 10, 2019, and Columbus Day, Monday October 14th.
- Bear Mountain Fall Foliage Cruise - same as above, compare prices. Board 8:30am, return 5:30pm.
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule
Ready to see the Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning, or wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr with a history-making one armed catch? Perhaps you’d rather see football’s newest stars on the Jets roster? Either way, there’s nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games October
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs many of the most recent seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
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NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games October
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Knicks MSG Schedule
The NY Knicks, in their 70th Season, have a great roster, so come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”
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NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games October
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Where to Stay during Fall in New York City
Fall is the perfect time to check into one of our hotels with an awesome roofdeck, free bicycles and/or right next to Central Park. Few activities in NYC are better than riding your free bike a few blocks into Central Park to see the fall foliage and having a snack at Tavern on the Green or the Boathouse.
NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles
If had to pick my FAVORITE way to explore NYC, it would be on bicycle! Don't miss out on your choice of NYC hotels with free bicycles, allowing you to explore hidden nooks of NYC you can't see any other way. Some of our top value picks include:
- Jane Hotel - Top NYC Budget Hotel, Right on West Side Bike Path
- The James - Heart of SoHo, Fantastic rooftop views
- The Maritime Hotel - Hip Meatpacking District, Amazing Rooftop Cabanas
See the Insider Guide for dozens more NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles.
Central Park NY Hotels
These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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NYC October Sports
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! To many New Yorkers, Fall Equals the Holy Grail of Sports and this is why it is their favorite of the four seasons. It is possible to watch NINE NY Sports team live in October!!!!
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New York Comic Con
October 3-6, 2019
Jacob Javits Center
11th Avenue at 35th Street
The East Coast’s largest and most exciting popular culture convention, letting you see and be seen with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime toys, movies and television.
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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center
Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you'll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.
- Ink48 Hotel - about 10 blocks from Javits Center, right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop! (photo)
- Midtown Convention Center Hotel - the closest hotel to the JC, less than a block away. Small, clean rooms, geared towards convention exhibitors and attendees.
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel - new "digitally enhanced" hotel in Garment District, 15 min walk to JC, modern, though modest.
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Things To Do in New York in October
The best Things To Do in New York in October range from catching the tail end of our most popular outdoor activities and excursions to escaping the city for fall foliage cruises and apple picking. Some of our top October picks include:
- Fall Foliage Cruises – Take to the river and join Classic Harbor for the last leaves of fall. Jump aboard one of their classic sailboats and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- NYC Ghost & Vampire Tours – Choose from dozens of spine-chilling, haunted and murderous NYC landmarks and neighborhoods. Take an East Village or West Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl, learn about the Ghosts of Greenwich Village and much more.
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The Ride in Masquerade – NYC #1 Bus Tour
The Ride in Masquerade – The Ride, one of NYC’s most popular bus tours, has more TV screens (40) and LED lights than any other tour bus, as well as a booming club-quality sound system, stadium seating and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Ride takes a twisted turn during the fall season! Experience the enchantment of the city all month long – complete with vibrant fall foliage, crispness in the air and a dose of “boo!”
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
Do you know how many attractions and tours let you skip (most) of the lines and be treated like a VIP? Save HOURS on your NYC Vacation.
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.
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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.
- Fall Foliage Cruises - Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour - the fall foliage is a don't miss in NYC!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
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October Broadway Show Picks
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for October!
Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon who happens to have a thing for stripes. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, he comes up with the perfect plan involving exorcism, arranged marriage and a girl scout who gets scared out of her wits. Previews March 28, Opens April 25, 2019. Ages 12+
Based on the classic film, Tootsie tells the story of a talented, but difficult-to-work-with actor who will do anything to land the role of a lifetime - including adopting a new, female persona, Dorothy Michaels. His audacious, desperate stunt lands him the role of a lifetime,only to cause complete comedy and chaos in his life. Previews March 29th, Opens April 23, 2019.
Moulin Rouge The Musical Tickets
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular! Previews June 28, 2019, Opens July 25, 2019.
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
Celebrities on Broadway
- Sea Wall/A Life - Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Sturridge (July 26 - Sept 29, 2019)
- The Rose Tattoo - Marisa Tomei (Sept 19, 2019 - open)
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin) - open run
See More: Celebrities on Broadway and List of NYC Broadway Shows
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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Get Your October New York City Discount Pass
Save with a New York City Pass
Get savings coupons and find the best New York City Pass Discounts for your NYC vacation. Unbiased reviews of the New York City Sightseeing Passes. Which is the BEST – NY Sightseeing Pass, New York City Explorer Pass, New York Pass or New York CityPASS?
NY Sightseeing Pass
- Choose from 100 sights
- Choose 1-10 days or # of Attractions
- Unlimited Hop On Hop Off Bus
- NY Sightseeing Pass
The New York Pass
- Includes 100 tours and attractions
- Choose 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days
- Digital or Physical Pass
- New York Pass
NY Explorer Pass
- Choose from 55+ sights
- Good for 30 Days
- Smartphone, print or physical card
- Explorer or Build Your Own
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Halloween in New York City
Central Park Halloween
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The best things to do on Halloween in New York City, for both adults AND kids! The New York Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village is one of the largest and most famous in the world. There are tons of Halloween parties in NYC and all the best attractions, like Top of the Rock and Central Park, celebrate Halloween in New York City style.
See Halloween in New York City for the spookiest things to do in October.
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Spa Week – The best NYC Spa Services for $50
October 15-21, 2018; Reservations open Sept 17th
Hundreds of top spas around the city offer treatments for $50. Facials, massages, laser hair removal and more. My favorite spa is Great Jones (at left), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna, however, they no longer have the best spa week deals. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden. See Spa Week for details.
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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Fall
Fall is chock full of Festivals, Fairs and Parades in NYC, so many, that we’ve created a whole guide just for NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades in New York City.
Some of the awesome events include:
- New Yorker Festival
- Annual Columbus Day Parade
- New York Television Festival
- Annual ‘Open House’
- New York Comedy Festival
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Big Apple Circus
October 12, 2019 – Feb 2, 2020
Lincoln Center Plaza in Damrosch Park
The spectacular Big Apple Circus leaps into its 38th Season with the all-new show, The Grand Tour – A Circus Extravaganza!, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! This show celebrates the vitality of life at the city epicenter, the crossroads of the world. Tickets: Big Apple Circus
More info: www.bigapplecircus.org
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Ice Skating in New York City
For tourists and locals alike, ice skating at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York winter experience.
We also have several other Ice Skating Rinks around the city and outer boroughs.
Here are the details for Ice Skating in New York City, including rates and dates plus NYC Insider Tips for discounts and coupons.
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Times Talks – New York Times Live Interviews
TimesCenter
242 West 41st Street (7th/ 8th Aves)
Tickets usually $30
www.timestalks.com
Now, this is NYC! Times Talks are a diverse series of interviews, in a fairly intimate setting, with world-famous authors, actors, politicians and celebrities (I mean SUPER A-LIST), each facilitated by a New York Times reporter (Master of Ceremonies).
Top picks for October? See October Times Talks in NYC
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Ongoing New York City Events October 2019
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Things to Do in NYC by Month
Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month.
Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
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We are a group of 4 women, visiting from California, would love to see fall leaves, We’d love to bring out own picnic., how do we book a tour?
Hi Leslie – if I understand the question correctly, one option is to wander Central Park yourself and bring your own picnic. If you’d like to book a Central Park tour, please feel free to check out some options here: https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/central-park-ny
Another option is book one of our many Fall Foliage Cruises: https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-events-october#foliage. They usually offer drinks and food on board, either included or for purchase depending on the cruise, but I’m sure you can also bring your own picnic if you choose.