5 Fall Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Fall is coming, which means fall events! Check out these 5 Fall events happening in the city that can’t be missed. 

NEW YORK COFFEE FESTIVAL 

When: October 6 - 8 

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011 

There’s a reason why NYC is the city that never sleeps, because it’s filled with coffee addicts! If you survive off caffeine, then we have the perfect event for you: The New York Coffee Festival. Running from October 6th to 8th, the three-day event will feature tastings and presentations from both local and national coffee, tea, and chocolate brands. Not to mention food, cocktails, live music, and more. Don’t miss it! 

THE FOOD NETWORK FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 

When: October 12 - 15 

Where: Pier 76 Hudson River Park, 408 12th Ave West, New York, NY 10018 

Presented by Capital One, The Food Network Food and Wine Festival is returning this year! Running from October 12th to 15th, the festival will host 80+ events with over 400 chefs, mixologists, and wine and spirit producers. Events will include the Blue Moon Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, Asian Bites and Karaoke Nights hosted by Esther Choi and Jet Tila, and much more. Make sure to grab your tickets before they’re gone! 

VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE 

When: October 31st at 7pm 

Where: Starts at Canal St. And 6th Ave 

Spooky season is coming and, with that, so are NYC’s Halloween traditions. Perhaps the most famous of all is the annual Village Halloween Parade, an iconic celebration that is guaranteed to be a good time. You can choose to be in the parade or watch from the sidelines and people march through Greenwich Village from 7-11pm. Either dress for this year's theme—Upside Down Inside Out—or sport whatever costume you desire.  

ALL HALLOWS EVE AT THE OCULUS 

When: September 29 – November 1 

Where: The Oculus, 185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007 

The Oculus, which opened in 2016 and has quickly become an iconic piece of NYC architecture, is also getting spooky this fall. From September 29th to November 1st, The Oculus will be transformed into a hub of haunted houses, varying in theme from room to room, including a Glow in the Dark space, a Vampire’s Lair, an indoor pumpkin patch, and more. Designed for all ages, this collection of haunted houses is perfect for the whole family. Grab your tickets while you can! 

NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL 

When: November 3 - 12 

Where: Various Venues 

Everybody loves to laugh, and there’s no place for comedy like New York City. Running from November 3rd to the 12th, the New York Comedy Festival is back and ready to have you in stitches. The lineup features household comedy names like Jeff Ross, Ilana Glazer, and Brett Goldstein from Ted Lasso, as well as up-and-coming performers. Venues will include Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, and the Beacon Theatre. Get tickets before they’re all gone!