Fall events in NYC
40 upcoming. Fall in NYC: festivals, Halloween events, harvest weekends and outdoor fun across the five boroughs.
TodayFriday, October 16
4 to 10pm, through Oct 18
Luna ParkConey Island's amusement park goes full spooky season for its 10th annual Halloween Harvest. Wristband holders get pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon twisting, mini tractor races through hay bales, and trick-or-treating, plus pumpkin-spice funnel cake and other fall treats across the park.
7pm, one of 9 dates$10
Historic Richmond TownCandlelit walking tours through Historic Richmond Town's village after dark, led by costumed storytellers sharing Staten Island ghost stories, folklore, and tales from the 3rd County Courthouse. Tours run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 and 8:30pm; no tours October 17. Ages 8 and up.
All day, through Oct 18
SeaportFour days, nearly 50 events and more than 300 chefs at the Seaport, with the Rooftop at Pier 17 newly in the festival footprint. Signature events include the Blue Moon Burger Bash, Oyster Bash, Grand Tasting walk-arounds, Tacos and Tequila and New York After Dark. Net proceeds support the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation.
All day, through Oct 18
New YorkThe 24th annual OHNY Weekend unlocks more than 300 sites across the five boroughs for tours, talks and exploration, including many places normally closed to the public. Most sites are free and drop-in; ticketed tours go fast. The 2026 lineup spans architecture, infrastructure, parks and cultural landmarks.
4 to 10pm, through Oct 31
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect ParkA month-long fall takeover at LeFrak Center with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, carnival games, seasonal treats and the Haunted Hotel walkthrough. Weekends run 11am to 10pm.
All day, through Nov 2
New York Botanical GardenNYBG's inaugural month-long Día de los Muertos celebration fills the garden with marigolds, a community ofrenda, calaveras, and a giant Catrina sculpture. Weekends bring folk music, MAZarte dance performances, and hands-on papel picado and silk flower workshops, closing with a parade and dance party on November 1.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
10am to 5:30pm, through Oct 18
Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo's annual Halloween celebration on fall weekends features trick-or-treat trails, costume parades, pumpkin carving demos, and seasonal animal enrichment, all included with regular zoo admission. Advance reservations are required; free for WCS members.
11am to 3pmFree
BrooklynBrooklyn Bridge Park closes its season with a free fall celebration at Pier 6: live music, arts and crafts, face painting, a mini pumpkin patch, lawn games, and hands-on activities from the park's education and horticulture teams, plus a kids' corn maze new this year. Costumes encouraged.
11am to 4pmFree
Historic Richmond TownHistoric Richmond Town's annual festival of historic trades and Staten Island cultural heritage, free and open to the public. Watch tinsmithing, blacksmithing, carpentry, candle making, and more in historic houses and shops, with fresh-baked bread, soup, and cider made on site.
11am to 4pm, one of 8 dates$10
Queens County Farm MuseumNYC's only corn maze, a 3-acre living labyrinth at the farm. This year's design honors America's 250th anniversary with the torch of the Statue of Liberty. A Stalk Talk orients you before you hunt for clues and solve puzzles on the way to Victory Bridge. Advance tickets required; last entry 4pm.
12 to 2pmFree
New YorkA yearly celebration of Indigenous culture, diversity, pride and unity with traditional dancers, a regalia parade and community speakers. Lineup begins at 9am in Madison Square Park, the parade steps off at noon and travels down Broadway to 17th Street.
12 to 5pmFree
Snug Harbor Cultural CenterDuring Open House New York weekend, Snug Harbor opens the private artist studios in Buildings F and H to the public. Meet working artists, see works in progress, and explore spaces usually closed to visitors. Free; RSVP requested but not required.
12 to 5pm, through Oct 18
Staten IslandPumpkin picking returns to NYC's oldest continuously working family farm on October weekends. The 11-acre Decker Farm offers a pumpkin patch, tractor hayrides, pumpkin chucking, pumpkin painting, and fall food from local vendors. Pumpkins priced by weight; separate tickets required for farm entry.
All dayFree
New YorkThe 36th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade turns the East Village into a runway for costumed canines. Thousands of dogs march down Avenue B before the costume competition in Tompkins Square Park, with a festival block, adoptable rescue pups and brand activations. Marching requires advance registration; spectating is free.
SundayOctober 18
10am to 5pm$25
Queens County Farm MuseumA new festival celebrating the food and culture of Queens, the city's most diverse borough. Sample authentic dishes from around the globe, catch live performances, and browse cultural vendors across the historic farm grounds.
ThursdayOctober 22
2 to 6pmFree
Hillel PlazaNYC DOT's signature Brooklyn Halloween event turns Hillel Plaza in Flatbush car-free for Halloween activities, part of the citywide Trick-or-Streets program across 160 sites.
FridayOctober 23
8:30 to 9:45pm, through Oct 24$30
Randall's Island Park1,200 illuminated drones draw moments from the Harry Potter films across the night sky above Randall's Island, set to the film soundtracks with a live electric violinist on stage.
SaturdayOctober 24
11am to 5pm
BrooklynBrooklyn Botanic Garden's ticketed fall festival: live music, hands-on family activities, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin decorating, and a costume parade in the afternoon. A special event ticket is required for entry on Oct 24.
12 to 3pmFree
New YorkRiverside Park Conservancy's Halloween pup parade invites costumed dogs to march the park promenade from Dinosaur Playground at 96th Street north to Ellington in the Park, ending with a costume contest, music and giveaways. Free; pre-registration required to walk in the parade. Rain date October 25.
1 to 10pmFree
Times SquareThe country's largest Festival of Lights celebration fills the Broadway plazas with dance, music, food vendors, a kids zone and the signature diya lighting countdown on One Times Square.
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