New York City Events October 2023

NYC Insider Guide October Events Calendar

New York City Events October 2023 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 John Mayer, Stevie Nicks, SZA, Billy Joel, Trevor Noah, Queen & Adam Lambert and more.

As October is usually the beginning of fall in NYC, the leaves across the city, and e 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 NY Jets are doing well so far in football season.

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Top NYC October Events

• Halloween in NYC
• Halloween Parade
• New York Giants & Jets
• New York Comic Con
• Jonathan Groff & Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway
• Fall Foliage Cruises and Day Trips
• Summit One Vanderbilt
• Open House New York
• Ice Skating Rinks Open
• New York Film Festival
• New York City Wine and Food Festival
• Billy Joel @ MSG

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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!!!! Highlights this month include NY Jets @ NY Giants on 10/29. 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

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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule 2023

October Giants and Jets Home Games

• Sun 10/01 · 8:20 pm – Kansas City Chiefs @ Jets
• Mon 10/02 · 8:15 pm – Seattle Seahawks @ Giants
• Sun 10/15 · 4:25 pm – Philadelphia Eagles @ Jets
• Sun 10/22 ·1:00 pm – Washington Commanders @ Giants
• Sun 10/29 · 1:00 pm – NY Jets @ NY Giants

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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.

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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

NYC Concerts Shows October 2023 John Mayer, Stevie Nicks, SZA, Billy Joel, Trevor Noah, Queen & Adam Lambert, Depeche Mode, Black Coffee and more.

• Trevor Noah – Oct 9-16, 2023 @ Beacon Theatre
• Queen & Adam Lambert – Oct 12-13, 2023 @ MSG
• Stevie Nicks– Oct 1, 2023 @ MSG
• John Mayer – Oct 3-4, 2023 @ MSG & Oct 21 @ UBS Arena
• SZA – Oct 6-7 @ Barclays Center
• Billy Joel – TBD @ MSG – See More Billy Joel Shows
• Depeche Mode – April 14 & October 28, 2023 @ MSG, Oct 21@ Barclays Center
• Black Coffee – October 7, 2023 @ MSG

See All: NYC October Concerts

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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.

More Fall Foliage Trips

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Summit One Vanderbilt Open 2 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 12-15, 2023
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.

See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

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October Broadway Show Picks 2023

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

Merrily We Roll Along Broadway Musical

Fresh off a successful off-broadway workshop, the Sondheim revival is heading to Broadway this fall for a limited run. The Merrily We Roll Along musical shows a friendship disintegrating backwards. Spanning three decades in the entertainment business, Merrily We Roll Along charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends, writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. An inventive, cult-classic ahead of its time, Merrily We Roll Along features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs.

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&Juliet Broadway Musical

&Juliet - Nominated for 9 TONY Awards

This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Previews Oct 28, Opens November 17, 2022. Ages 6+.

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Celebrities on Broadway

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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.

• Best NYC Hotels Times Square
• NEW NYC Hotels Times Square
• Cheap Hotels in Times Square
• Suite Hotels in Times Square
• Boutique Hotels in Times Square
• Best New Years Eve NYC Hotels with Ball Drop Views
• Best NYC Times Square Hotels with Rooftops

See All: NYC Hotels Times Square & Broadway

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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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Get Your October New York City Discount Pass

Save with a New York City Attractions Pass

Want to find the BEST NYC Attractions Pass for your trip? Compare All NYC Passes - Download our FREE side by side Comparison Chart.

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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

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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!

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More New York City Events October

• Spooktacular Night Walks @ The Bronx Zoo – family and 21+
• Garment District Arts Festival
• New York African Restaurant Week – TBD 2023

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Big Apple Circus

TBD 2023
Nov 9, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 (Usually starts in October)
Lincoln Center Plaza in Damrosch Park

Big Apple Circus returns to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall, putting a modern twist on a beloved classic and performing throughout the holidays and into the New Year. This all-new production will feature Guinness world record holder, daredevil, Nik Wallenda and his fearless family of highwire walkers. Joining the Wallendas is an international cast of gold-medal-award-winning, world-class circus artists in this Reenergized, Reimagined, and Reinvigorated production of circus artistry. See these performers, previously on America’s Got Talent, The X-Factor, or YouTube, “live” in this up-close and immersive event.

Tickets: Big Apple Circus

More info: bigapplecircus.com

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Times Talks – New York Times Live Interviews

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New York City Winter Wine & Food Festival

October 12-15, 2023
Webster Hall (Union Square)

The new Webster Hall has just been renovated and is a beautiful event space. They are transforming it into an indoor vineyard, where attendees will taste 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.

More Info: crushwinexp.com

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Rangers MSG Schedule

NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games October

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Knicks MSG Schedule

NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games October

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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule 2023

NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games October

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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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The Ride in Masquerade – NYC #1 Bus Tour

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