Month by month · 19 guides
New York in September.
What I do in New York in September, from my own visits: the guides that are right this month and the dates as they land.
Start with these
What I’d read first in September- NYC in September Is the Best Month, and Here’s How to Plan It
- Fall Activities in New York City23 places, 16 worth it
- Waterfront Restaurants in NYC to Enjoy This Summer19 places, 19 worth it
- Autumn in New York City: Outfit Ideas
- Rooftop Bars in Manhattan15 places, 15 worth it
- Spots For The Best Pumpkin Pie in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
Inside September
6 topicsMy best lists in September
All my lists- The best fall things to do in New York
- The best waterfront restaurants in New York
- The best rooftop bars in Manhattan
- The best pumpkin pie in New York
- The best fall treats in New York
- The best apple cider doughnuts in New York
- The best fall foliage spots in Central Park
- The best beer gardens in New York
- The best rooftop bars in New York
- The best rooftop bars on the Lower East Side
- The best rooftop bars in Brooklyn
Dates in September
Every date on the map- ThuSep 10through Oct 31Oktoberfest at WatermarkSeaport · free · announcedHalloween
- FriSep 18through Nov 8The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze (Hudson Valley)Croton-on-Hudson, NY (Hudson Valley) · announcedHalloween
- FriSep 25Pumpkin Keg at Loreley Beer GardenLower East Side · free · announcedHalloween
- SatSep 26through Nov 1Boo at the ZooThe Bronx · announcedHalloween
- SatSep 26The Headless HorsemanUlster Park, NY (Hudson Valley) · announcedHalloween
- SatSep 26Twisted TrailsAnnadale, Staten Island · announcedHalloween
From the trackers. Announced means the venue said so. Expected carries last year's timing until it lands.
What readers asked about September
Ask me230 Fifth is a tourist trap, glad you left it off. The Press Lounge is my go-to for out of town visitors. Great call on that one.
Rooftop Bars in New YorkWent to Westlight last weekend because of this post. The views of the Manhattan skyline at sunset were unreal. Drinks were pricey but honestly worth it for the experience.
Rooftop Bars in New YorkHi Antonia! I have to say, I am finding all of the information I need for my upcoming trip to New York on your website alone! You have a new fan right here :) Our trip is in the second to the last week of September. Are…
Hey Jet! I hope you do, but fall color doesn't kick in until mid/later October!
Spots to See Fall Foliage in Central ParkEvery guide in September
19, by topicRooftop bars 4
- Rooftop Bars in ManhattanIn New York City, space is precious, so New Yorkers are forced to build up, not out. This vertical growth means plenty of skyscrapers and (luckily…15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- The Best Rooftop Bars in NYC. Where the Views Are Actually Worth It.I’m going to be honest with you. Most rooftop bars in NYC are overpriced tourist traps where you pay $25 for a mediocre cocktail and fight for a spot…10 places, 9 worth it · May 2026
- Lower East Side Rooftop BarsVisiting a rooftop bar is a must-do in New York City. Whenever friends come to town, they always ask me for rooftop bar recommendations (yes, I’m the…5 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Rooftop Bars in BrooklynA city of iconic skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of incredible bars for a scenic drink in New York City. As any local will tell you, Brooklyn has…8 places, 8 worth it · Feb 2024
Fall 3
- 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 · Sep 2026
- 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 · Sep 2026
- Spots to See Fall Foliage in Central ParkFall in Central Park 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 fall color.…13 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
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 · Sep 2026
- 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 · Sep 2026
Date night 1
Beer, pubs and breweries 1
More 8
- NYC in September Is the Best Month, and Here’s How to Plan ItSeptember 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…Updated · Jun 2026
- 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.Updated · Sep 2026
- 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,…Updated · Sep 2026
- 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…Updated · Aug 2026
- Moving to NYC in the Fall: What I Wish I’d Done in AugustThe 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…Updated · Aug 2026
- 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…Updated · Jul 2026
- 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…Updated · Jul 2026
- 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…Updated · Nov 2023