Fall events in NYC
Fall in NYC: festivals, Halloween events, harvest weekends and outdoor fun across the five boroughs.
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Saturday, October 17
National Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade12 to 2pmFreeMadison Square Park, New York, NY 10010A 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.
Snug Harbor Open Studios12 to 5pmFree1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301During 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.
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeAll dayFreeEast 7th Street & Avenue A, New York, NY 10009The 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.
Sunday, October 18
Flavors of the World Festival10am to 5pm$2573-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Glen Oaks, NY 11004A 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.
Saturday, October 24
Fall Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden11am to 5pm990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225Brooklyn 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.
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade12 to 3pmFreeRiverside Park, W 96th Street, New York, NY 10025Riverside 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.
Diwali Motorcade1pmFreePhil Rizzuto Park, Atlantic Ave and 125th St, Richmond Hill, NY 11419The Divya Jyoti Association's annual Diwali celebration lights up Little Guyana in Richmond Hill. The day begins with Lakshmi Puja and Havan, then decorated cars, trucks and floats parade down Liberty Avenue with Tassa drumming, live music, dance and cultural performances. Free to attend; vehicle registration is free.
Friday, October 30
TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony4:30 to 6:30pmFreeCentral Park West & W 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023Kick off marathon weekend at the finish line in Central Park with the Parade of Nations and opening ceremony presented by United Airlines. Grandstand seating is free and first come, first served; enter at Central Park West and 63rd Street. Grandstand opens at 4pm, the presentation begins around 4:30pm.
Saturday, October 31
Halloween on the Farm10am to 5pm$1573-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Glen Oaks, NY 11004A Halloween spooktacular for kids and grown-ups: trick-or-treat at nine candy stations across 47 acres, brave the haunted Adriance Farmhouse, get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze, ride a festive hayride, and pick a pumpkin. Cider, donuts and pies for sale; online tickets required.
NYBG Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition10am to 6pm, day 1 of 16, Oct 31 to Nov 152900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458Japanese chrysanthemums trained over 11 months into intricate living sculptures, including the ozukuri thousand-bloom form grown from a single stem, fill the Nolen Greenhouses. The November 7-8 highlight weekend adds live taiko drumming by Taiko Masala Dojo and hands-on crafts.
Jackson Heights Halloween Parade12 to 5pmFree37th Avenue & 89th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372One of NYC's largest Halloween parades returns to 37th Avenue: costumed kids, families, school groups, marching bands and dance troupes march from 89th Street to 76th Street, ending with thousands of goodie bags handed out to children. Organized by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.
Dumboween2 to 6pmFreeDumbo Archway, 155 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201Dumbo's beloved Halloween tradition: the Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest on car-free Washington Street, the March to the Arch parade through Brooklyn Bridge Park led by a brass band and puppets, then the Archway Party with crafts, a photo booth, live music and candy. Over 60 local businesses hand out treats.
Hippo Halloween Parade3:30 to 5:30pmFreeRiverside Drive & W 89th Street, New York, NY 10024The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites costumed kids to gather at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and march to Hippo Playground, with music from Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band. A family-friendly Halloween afternoon on the Upper West Side. Free.
Park Slope Halloween Parade6:30pmFree7th Avenue & 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215The Park Slope Civic Council's annual children's Halloween parade, this year themed The Haunted Forest of Brooklyn. Marchers gather at 7th Avenue and 14th Street, parade down Seventh Avenue to 3rd Street, and finish at the Old Stone House in Washington Park with spooky music from the Brooklyn Conservatory.
Village Halloween Parade7 to 11pmFree6th Avenue & Canal Street, New York, NY 10013The 53rd annual Village Halloween Parade marches up Sixth Avenue through Greenwich Village on Halloween night. Giant puppets, more than 50 marching bands, dancers and tens of thousands of costumed marchers take part in the world's largest participatory Halloween parade. This year's theme is Body and Soul. Watching is free; anyone in costume can join the procession.
Sunday, November 1
TCS New York City Marathon9:40amFreeCentral Park, New York, NY 10023The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course, with nearly 60,000 runners and more than two million spectators. In Manhattan, the best free viewing is along First Avenue, Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile and the Central Park finish. Most of the course from mile 3 to 26 is open to spectators.
Thursday, November 26
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade8:30am to 12pmFreeCentral Park West & W 77th Street, New York, NY 10023The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off at 77th Street and Central Park West on Thanksgiving morning. Giant character balloons, floats, marching bands and performance groups travel 2.5 miles down Central Park West and Sixth Avenue to Herald Square. Street viewing is free; the NBC broadcast starts at 8:30am.
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