Season · 30 guides
Fall
What I do in New York in fall, with the dates as they land.
Inside Fall
6 topicsThe Best of New York
Every list- The best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York City
- The best fall things to do in New York City
- The best Halloween events in New York City
- The best ice skating rinks in New York City
- The best things to do in New York City in October
- The best pumpkin pie in New York City
- The best fall treats in New York City
- The best apple cider doughnuts in New York City
- The best Halloween bars in New York City
- The best Halloween things to do in New York City with kids
- The best fall foliage spots in Central Park
- The best fall foliage spots in New York City
Dates this fall
Every date on the map- FriSep 18through Nov 8The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze (Hudson Valley)Croton-on-Hudson, NY (Hudson Valley) · expectedHalloween
- WedOct 28through Feb 28Bryant Park Winter Village opensMidtown · free · expectedChristmas 2026
- WedOct 28through Feb 28The Rink at Bryant Park opensMidtown · free · expectedChristmas 2026
- WedOct 28through Mar 16Wollman Rink Central Park opensCentral Park · expectedChristmas 2026
- WedOct 28through Feb 28Bryant Park Winter Village (Thanksgiving weekend visit)Midtown · free · expectedThanksgiving
- WedNov 4through Jan 4Radio City Christmas Spectacular runMidtown · announcedChristmas 2026
- SatNov 7through Jan 3North Pole Express holiday lights bus tourMidtown, Bryant Park side · announcedChristmas 2026
- SatNov 7Rockefeller Center tree arrivalMidtown · free · announcedChristmas 2026
- MonNov 9through Dec 24Grand Central Holiday Fair openMidtown · free · announcedChristmas 2026
- ThuNov 12through Dec 24Union Square Holiday Market openUnion Square · free · announcedChristmas 2026
- SatNov 14through Jan 10NYBG Holiday Train ShowBronx · announcedChristmas 2026
- SatNov 21NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5KProspect Park, Brooklyn · free · announcedThanksgiving
From the trackers. Announced means the venue said so. Expected carries last year's timing until it lands.
What readers asked about Fall
Ask meMy son and I are planning to travel to NYC just for the parade. We cant afford a hotel or air bnb so in order to fulfill his dream, Im planning to pull an all nighter and drive in from West Virginia, arriving at 6am.…
Oh how fun! I hope you have the most wonderful trip -- this city really is magical. Enjoy every second!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeWe are coming from Australia to see the parade and staying at the Hard Rock Hotel. Can we see the parade from the 6th Ave corner near this?
Hi Shelly, I'm not entirely sure! Might be worthwhile to call the hotel and ask before your trip. Maybe they'll have a view from a higher floor. Fingers crossed!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeHi- we’re going this year- is there a way to know where to sit so we’re at the spot where performers stop to sing and dance? Or is that just random? I’m thinking specifically of the broadway casts in the parade. Thank…
Great question! I'm so glad you reached out -- hope this guide helps point you in the right direction!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeEvery guide in Fall
30, by topicFall 5
- Fall Activities in New York CityAs Central Park bursts with vibrant fall colors and the city slowly prepares for the holiday season, the humdrum of daily life in NYC takes on a…23 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in OctoberSecretly I think October is the best month to visit New York City. The weather is still enjoyable, the season isn’t fully into fall just yet and the…23 places, 20 worth it
- Fall Treats in New York CityThere’s only one time a year I look forward to spam e-mails.fall. After countless meals across the five boroughs, here’s my honest guide to the best…15 places, 13 worth it
- Spots to See Fall Foliage in Central ParkFall in Central Park Let’s dive in is a sight to behold. But Central Park spans 843 acres and it’s hard to know exactly where to go to see the best…13 places, 8 worth it
- Breathtaking Spots for Fall Color in New York CityDespite the city’s reputation as a Concrete Jungle, there are plenty of great spots to see beautiful fall foliage in New York City. There’s no…13 places, 9 worth it
Halloween 4
- New York City Halloween Events in 2026New for 2026. Every place in this guide is on my Halloween tracker, the parade, the haunted houses, the pumpkin blocks and the bars, with this year’s…20 places, 14 worth it
- Terrifying Halloween Bars in New York CityAs the autumn air rolls in and jack-o’-lanterns start glowing, NYC transforms into a haunted playground filled with eerie pop-ups, gothic…12 places, 11 worth it
- Terrific Things to Do on Halloween with Kids in NYCCelebrating Halloween with kids in New York City is a blast, so long as you know where to find the best events and activities. As someone who just…12 places, 12 worth it
- Spooky Spots for Halloween Decorations in New York CityI’m probably not the first to tell you that New Yorkers never do anything half way. Case in point. The epic Halloween decorations in New York City.10 places, 10 worth it
Thanksgiving 2
- Tantalizing Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants in NYCI’ll be honest. I’m a little obsessed with Thanksgiving dinner in this city. I’ve tried more spots in NYC than I can count, and these are the ones…14 places, 13 worth it
- Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York CityBeyond turkeys and parades, Thanksgiving heralds the start of the city’s cherished holiday season. I’m lucky enough to call the city home and have…18 places, 15 worth it
Desserts 2
- Spots For The Best Pumpkin Pie in New York CityI have a soft spot for New York City, and its Pumpkin Pie scene is a big reason why. From hole-in-the-wall gems to neighborhood staples, these are my…10 places, 10 worth it
- Amazing Apple Cider Donuts in NYCNew York City may not have the small-town charm of Vermont or Massachusetts, but that doesn’t mean it can’t deliver on flavor. If apple cider donuts…17 places, 16 worth it
Christmas 1
More 16
- Things to Do in NYC in November 2026The dates that are set for November 2026, with Antonina Pattiz's own guides to the parade, Thanksgiving week, the early holiday openings and what to wear.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026New for 2026. Every place in this guide is on my Thanksgiving tracker, the parade route, where to stand, the balloon inflation and the restaurants…
- Moving to NYC in the FallThe first fall my husband and I spent in New York, I made a very specific mistake. I moved in September with a tote bag of summer dresses, one…
- NYC in September Is the Best MonthSeptember is the best month to be in New York. Not one of the best. The best. The heat breaks, the tourists thin out, the city comes roaring back to…
- Autumn in New York City: Outfit IdeasPost Overview.What to Wear in New York City in Fall This What to wear in New York in fall guide has you covered.
- The Spookiest Halloween Decorations on the Upper West SideNew Yorkers strive to be the best in everything they do and the epic Halloween decorations on the Upper West Side (UWS) are proof that. I currently…
- The Spookiest Halloween Decorations on the Upper East SideThe Halloween Decorations on the Upper East Side (UES) are often considered some of the best in New York City. After seeing them for myself, I can…
- Ice Skating in Central ParkIce skating in Central Park is a blissful, memorable experience regardless of The city skyline serves as a magnificent backdrop to a cherished…
- The Charming West Village in AutumnI recently took a stroll through my favorite neighborhood during my favorite time of year, the charming West Village in autumn. There's never a…
- Is the US Open Worth Going To? The Grounds-Pass TruthTennis was never supposed to be my thing. I grew up an Oregon soccer kid, and for the first few of the six years my husband and I lived in New York,…
- Where to Eat at the US OpenAs a food writer who has lived in New York for six years, I have a confession. I love the US Open, and I resent the US Open, in roughly equal…
- Fall in NYC: The Weekends I Plan My Whole Autumn AroundI have lived in New York for six years, and I can tell you exactly which weekends I clear my calendar for. Not the big obvious ones. The ones the…
- Labor Day Weekend in NYC: The Local’s PlaybookHaving lived in New York for six years, I can tell you the secret nobody puts on a postcard. The best weekend to be here is the one everyone leaves…
- Trick-or-Treating on the Upper West SideTrick or treating on the Upper West Side is not for the faint of heart. I live in the neighborhood and can tell you from first hand experience that…
- Halloween in NYC with Kids: Best Events & Parades for FamiliesHalloween in New York City is truly magical with kids in tow. From our first haunted hayride in Central Park to trick-or-treating under the Brooklyn…
- The Magic of Fall in New York CityFall is in full swing around here and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. There have been so many “pinch me” moment over the past week because of the…
