While it’s only just beginning to feel like Fall in New York City —I mean, come on, I’ve had to break out a tank top or two this week—there’s no denying that pumpkin season is on its way. And, being in NYC, there’s much more to Autumn than grabbing a #PSL (pumpkin spice latte) at Starbucks. In no particular order, here are 15 intriguing things to do in New York City this Fall (and yes, you can totally Instagram them later).
Autumn Themed
1. Oktoberfest
Location: Various places all over the city! (Ambrose Hall, Blocktoberfest, High Line Biergarten's Oktoberfest, Sunnyside Gardens Pumpkin Patch, and more).
Price: Varies
Date: Has already begun; continues into November.
2. Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade
Location: 29 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
Price: Free! Donations are welcome.
Date: Saturday, Oct 24th, 2015
Time: noon – 3 p.m.
Special deals: What's more special than adorable dogs?
3. Cider Week NYC
Location: Various restaurants and locations.
Price: Varies depending on the location.
Date: November 6-15, 2015
Special deals: Join the mailing list!
Food
4. Black Seed Bagels
Location: 170 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
Price: Easy on the wallet
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special deals: Weekly specials by renowned chefs.
5. Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Location: 439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 // 1010 Village Lane Orient, NY 11957 (if you’re ever on the North Fork)
Price: Moderate
Hours: 8AM-8PM
Special deals: Seasonal menu changes!
6. Smorgasburg/ Brooklyn Brewery Beer Tour
Location: 79 N 11th St, New York, NY 11249
Price: Tours and samples are free! (smorgasburg is nearby and cheap! But only runs on Saturdays )
Time: Every hour on the hour 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Horror
7. Blood Manor
Location: 163 Varick St, New York, NY 10013
Price: $28-$60
Dates: October 2 to November 7, 2015, // 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (closing times vary)
Special deals: It’s free if you go on your birthday! (with a valid ID) & your guests get $5 off at the door tickets // $25 at the door ticket price with a student ID.
8. Nightmare NYC’s Nightmare Horror Show
Location: 107 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
Price: $25
Date: October 7 to October 31, 2015
Special deals: $5 off promo codes are regularly posted on their Facebook page.
9. New York Haunted Hayride
Location: 1 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035
Price: $32 - $50
Date: October 2 to 31, 2015 // 7PM to 11PM
Wallet Friendly
10. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Location: 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Price: $12
Hours: 8AM-6PM
Special deals: Tuesdays are free // Saturdays are free from 10 a.m. to noon
11. The Silent Barn
Location: 603 Bushwick Ave, New York, NY 11206
Price: Sometimes free // concert tickets cost anywhere from $10 - $35
Hours: 24 hours!!!
Special deals: There’s literally everything at this place. Music, food, art, fashion, if you can imagine it, it’s probably at The Silent Barn.
12. Brooklyn Bowl
Location: 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Price: Monday to Wednesday $20 a lane // Thursday to Sunday $25 a lane // Concert prices vary from free to $35
Weekday Hours: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. // Weekend Hours: 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Special deals: Mention “Sunday night special” at the shoe desk on a Sunday night after 8 p.m. to get 50 percent a lane!
More Things to Do
13. Brooklyn Flea
Location: various (Williamsburg, Park Slope, Fort Greene, Western Queens)
Price: Free (pay for individual items)
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, indoors or outdoors all year round
Special deals: There’s obviously no entry fee; food from vendors is inexpensive. Most other products are also moderately priced.
14. Comic Con
Location: 655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
Price: Good luck getting something affordable at this point...
Dates: October 8-11, 2015 (times vary)
15. Village Halloween Parade
Location: Starts on 6th ave and Spring street. Check the website for detailed directions.
Price: Free! (WEAR A COSTUME)
Date: October 31, 2015 (obviously!)
Special deals: This year’s theme is “shine a light” (but you didn't hear that from me).
