New York City Events October

NYC Insider Guide October Events Calendar

New York City Events October 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 star Trevor Noah, John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Nicki Minaj, Justin Timberlake, P!NK, Vampire Weekend, Billie Eilish, Cyndi Lauper, Barry Manilow and more.

As October is usually the beginning of fall in NYC, the leaves across the city, and 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 or Mets are on their way to the World Series and the NY Giants and Jets are doing well so far in football season.

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Top NYC October Events

• Robert Downey Jr., Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes + more on Broadway
• Halloween in NYC
• Halloween Parade
• New York Giants & Jets
• New York Knicks & Brooklyn Nets
• New York Comic Con
• Fall Foliage Cruises and Day Trips
• Open House New York
• Ice Skating Rinks Open
• New York Film Festival
• New York City Wine and Food Festival

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October Featured Events and Businesses

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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!!!! If the Mets or Yankees are in the Playoffs,we will post the schedules here.

• NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
• NY Islanders Hockey @ UBS Arena
• NY Knicks @ MSG
• Brooklyn Nets @ Barclays
• NYCFC Tickets and Schedule

Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule

There is so much talent on our field this fall! The Jets new QB, Aaron Rodgers (who will hopefully play more than 4 minutes this season), four-time MVP, is headlining the action and we are all hopeful he brings it to "Gang Green." On the Giants side, superstar Daniel Jones, "Danny Dimes," is was setting records just about every game and whether it’s Jones or DeVito, we look forward to celebrating the Giants 100th season! There’s nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!

• Giants Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Jets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Insider Guides: NY Giants and NY Jets

Knicks MSG Schedule

No matter how they are performing, Knicks games are always a blast and there's nothing like an event at MSG! Come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, "The World’s Most Famous Arena." Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and cheer on the New York Knicks today! As a general rule, with plenty of exceptions, basketball games start at either 7:30pm or 12:00pm, November through April.

• Knicks Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Insider Guide: NY Knicks Tickets, Schedule, Directions

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 the last six consecutive seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.

• Rangers Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
• Insider Guide: NY Rangers Tickets, Schedule, Directions

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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 rooftop, 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.

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:

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.

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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October New York City Concerts and Shows

• Nicki Minaj – Oct 11, 2024 @ UBS Arena
• John Oliver – Sept 22, Oct 20 (w/ Seth Meyers), Nov 24, Dec 15, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre

• Trevor Noah – Oct 8, 2024 @ Beacon Theatre

• Justin Timberlake – October 7, 2024 @ Barclays Center

• P!NK – October 3, 2024 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
• Vampire Weekend – October 5 & 6, 2024 @ MSG
• Billie Eilish – October 16-18, 2024 @ MSG
• Cyndi Lauper – October 30, 2024 @ MSG
• Barry Manilow – Oct 9-13, 2024 @ Radio City Music Hall

See All: NYC October Concerts

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.

More Fall Foliage Trips

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Summit One Vanderbilt Open 3 Years

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, NYC’s newest observation deck, is a 65,000 square foot, four-level entertainment space next to Grand Central. The experience is “a new, innovative destination that combines unparalleled vistas, curated multi-sensory experiences and cutting-edge technology to offer an unprecedented guest experience spanning art, nature, and design,” offering an all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor observation decks with glass floors, Danny Meyers hospitality and much more. More Info: Summit One Vanderbilt Tickets

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New York Comic Con

October 17-20, 2024
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.

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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.

See All: Things To Do in New York in October

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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.

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• 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.

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October Broadway Show Picks

Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for October!

Celebrities on Broadway

• Redwood – Idina Menzel (Jan 24, 2025 – August 17, 2025)
• Glengarry Glen Ross – Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Michael McKean (March 10-May 31, 2025)
• Good Night, and Good Luck – George Clooney (March 12 – June 8)
• Othello – Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal (Feb 25-June 8, 2025)
• Just in Time – Jonathan Groff (March 31+)
• Call Me Izzy – Jean Smart (May 24-Aug 17, 2025)
• Gypsy – Audra McDonald (Nov 21, 2024+)
• Sunset Boulevard – Nicole Scherzinger (Sept 28, 2024 – Jul 13, 2025)
• Waiting for Godot – Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter – (aka, Bill & Ted:) (Fall 2025)

See More: List of Broadway Shows and How to See Celebrities in NYC

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NYC Hotels Times Square

The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.

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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.

More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide

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Halloween in New York City

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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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 Film Festival
• Annual ‘Open House’
• New York Comedy Festival

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Ongoing New York City Events October

• NYC Off-Broadway Week
• Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
• New York City Ballet Fall Season
• Met Museum Roof Martini Bar

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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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Secret NYC Insider Tours

Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!

More New York City Events October

• Spooktacular Night Walks @ The Bronx Zoo – family and 21+
• Garment District Arts Festival
• New York African Restaurant Week

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Times Talks – New York Times Live Interviews

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New York City Winter Wine & Food Festival

October 17-20,2024
Brooklyn

Last year, the venue was transformed into an indoor vineyard, where attendees tasted world-class wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres and artisanal treats. Warm up from the cold with over 250 high-quality, unique wines from around the world for tasting. Expect small boutique vineyards producing better quality wines at more affordable prices and cleanse your palette between tastings with cheese, bread, and crudités, while listening to live jazz.

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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.

• Things to do in New York in March
• Things to do in New York in April
• Things to do in New York in May
• Things to do in New York in June
• Things to do in New York in September
• Things to do in New York in October
• Things to do in New York in November
• Things to do in New York in December

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