{"id":8991,"date":"2014-09-24T20:55:34","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T00:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=8991"},"modified":"2025-09-29T20:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:25:04","slug":"autumn-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york","title":{"rendered":"Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cAutumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting?\u201d So goes the classic song by Billy Holiday\u2026and we couldn\u2019t agree more. Every fall in New York, the trees turn dazzling colors, and the cultural calendar heats up, making it a wonderful time to spend time in NYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"655\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_3285-e1411605433129.jpg\" alt=\"Pond in Central Park, NYC\" class=\"wp-image-8998\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much to see, experience and savor, we\u2019ve put together this list of the <strong>highlights of Autumn in New York.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Fall_Culture_in_NYC\" title=\"Fall Culture in NYC\">Fall Culture in NYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Opera_orchestras_and_ballet\" title=\"Opera, orchestras and ballet\">Opera, orchestras and ballet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Theatrical_productions_and_musicals\" title=\"Theatrical productions and musicals \">Theatrical productions and musicals <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Fall_Festivals_in_NYC\" title=\"Fall Festivals in NYC\">Fall Festivals in NYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Film_festivals\" title=\"Film festivals\">Film festivals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Arts_festivals\" title=\"Arts festivals \">Arts festivals <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Fall_Nature_in_NYC\" title=\"Fall Nature in NYC\">Fall Nature in NYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Fall_Foliage\" title=\"Fall Foliage \">Fall Foliage <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Harvest_activities\" title=\"Harvest activities  \">Harvest activities  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#NYC_Holidays_and_Events\" title=\"NYC Holidays and Events \">NYC Holidays and Events <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Food_festivals\" title=\"Food festivals \">Food festivals <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Halloween\" title=\"Halloween \">Halloween <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#The_New_York_City_Marathon\" title=\"The New York City Marathon\">The New York City Marathon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#The_Macys_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade\" title=\"The Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade\">The Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Autumn_in_New_York_City\" title=\"FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Autumn in New York City \">FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Autumn in New York City <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#What_is_the_weather_like\" title=\"What is the weather like?\">What is the weather like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-new-york\/#Are_prices_higher_during_the_fall\" title=\"Are prices higher during the fall?\">Are prices higher during the fall?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_Culture_in_NYC\"><\/span>Fall Culture in NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a summer hiatus, New York\u2019s renowned cultural institutions return with new seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opera_orchestras_and_ballet\"><\/span>Opera, orchestras and ballet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Lincoln Center, the <strong>Metropolitan Opera<\/strong> presents new productions and classic revivals, showcasing the world\u2019s greatest stars of opera. Take a look at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metopera.org\/calendar\"> <strong>what\u00b4s on<\/strong><\/a>, or book a backstage tour if you want to see behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Lincoln-theater-opera-ballet-NYC-credit-SeanPavonePhoto.jpg\" alt=\"Lincoln Center glows at night in New York City, featuring arched windows, colorful banners, a lit fountain, and gathering visitors.\" class=\"wp-image-6608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Lincoln-theater-opera-ballet-NYC-credit-SeanPavonePhoto.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/Lincoln-theater-opera-ballet-NYC-credit-SeanPavonePhoto-600x328.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lincoln Center comes back to life after the summer, with new productions for the Autumn season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every fall, <strong>The New York Philharmonic<\/strong> launches their new season, bringing world-class orchestral music back to the city after the summer break. Audiences can look forward to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyphil.org\/concerts-tickets\/\"><strong>fresh program<\/strong> <\/a>of classic symphonies, innovative new works, and appearances by some of the most celebrated conductors and soloists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>New York City Ballet<\/strong> also returns from its summer break with a rich repertory season.  The company continues to perform at the David H. Koch Theater, showcasing their core classical and contemporary repertoire. For more details of the programme, check out their<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycballet.com\/season-and-tickets\/seasons\">seasonal calendar.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-978dd04e\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"330\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-978dd04e\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/NutcrackerSnowFlurryKey-e1416857178358.jpg\" alt=\"Ballet dancers in white tutus perform amid falling artificial snow on a New York stage, creating a magical, wintry scene.\" title=\"NYCB Nutcracker\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A holiday classic: The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet. Photo: NYCB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theatrical_productions_and_musicals\"><\/span>Theatrical productions and musicals <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another place on the hitlist is <strong>Carnegie Hall<\/strong>, which will host some of the world\u2019s finest musical ensembles and artists in its three concert halls.  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnegiehall.org\/Events\">Show tickets and guided tours<\/a> <\/strong>are available for as little as $23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autumn in New York means that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/theaters-on-broadway\"><strong>theaters<\/strong> <strong>on Broadway<\/strong><\/a> open up a new season with lots of new plays and shows. There are <strong>41 official Broadway theaters<\/strong> in the Theater District (roughly between 41st and 54th Streets, and between Sixth and Eighth Avenues). The easiest way to find out more details, news and listings for the new Broadway season is to check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/playbill.com\/shows\/broadway\">Playbill.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Times Square in New York City glows at night with flashing billboards, bustling crowds, and streaks of headlights from passing cars.\" class=\"wp-image-14698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/florian-wehde-iVW7mZPwd4g-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Broadway\u2019s musicals and events will never cease to amaze you! Photo credit: Florian Wehde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also lots of excellent theatrical offerings produced off Broadway as well. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/offbroadwayweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Off Broadway Week<\/strong><\/a> gives you a chance to enjoy the shows with<strong> 2-for-1 tickets<\/strong>. Or, if you are happy to go with the flow and book last minute, you can bag $20 tickets 20 minutes before the curtain rises with <a href=\"https:\/\/playbill.com\/article\/off-broadways-20at20-offering-20-tickets-plans-fall-return\"><strong>20at20<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_Festivals_in_NYC\"><\/span>Fall Festivals in NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Film_festivals\"><\/span>Film festivals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the <strong>New York Film Festival<\/strong> will screen classics, documentaries, full-length features, and host special events. In addition, the eclectic <strong>Coney Island Film Festival<\/strong> offers innovative shorts, campy classic features and some wild parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/meg-boulden-A0FgI6AFjng-unsplashresize-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"A person uses a metal scoop to fill a striped popcorn box, with popcorn overflowing at an outdoor festival in Bologna.\" class=\"wp-image-13548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/meg-boulden-A0FgI6AFjng-unsplashresize-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/meg-boulden-A0FgI6AFjng-unsplashresize-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/meg-boulden-A0FgI6AFjng-unsplashresize-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/meg-boulden-A0FgI6AFjng-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;re big on films, definitely check out the film festivals. Photo credit: Meg Boulden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arts_festivals\"><\/span>Arts festivals <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brooklyn Academy of Music\u2019s annual <strong>Next Wave Festival<\/strong> presents an abundant roster of avant-garde music, theater, opera and dance, as well as artist talks and events. The <strong>DUMBO Arts Festival<\/strong> is an annual celebration that includes galleries, stages and installations, with poets, dancers and buskers performing indoors and on the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_Nature_in_NYC\"><\/span>Fall Nature in NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_Foliage\"><\/span>Fall Foliage <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New York\u2019s parks will be ablaze as their trees burst with vibrant colors.&nbsp; Some of the best spots in the city for savoring the seasonal colors include Prospect Park, Fort Tryon Park, Staten Island\u2019s Greenbelt, and, of course, Central Park. See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/autumn-in-ny-fall-foliage\"><strong>NYC\u2019s Fall Foliage<\/strong><\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/CP-pool-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"A calm pond reflects vibrant autumn trees and skyscrapers in Central Park, New York City, showcasing colorful fall foliage.\" class=\"wp-image-7900\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Central Park&#8217;s &#8220;Pool&#8221; in technicolor Photo: Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get out of town and take in the technicolor scenery, there are a number of options for you to experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iloveny.com\/things-to-do\/fall\/foliage-report\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Love NY<\/a> Fall Foliage <\/strong>publish a map and updates showing the status of leaf color across New York State. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nywaterway.com\/shadesofautumn.aspx\">NY Waterway\u2019s \u201cShades of Autumn\u201d<\/a> cruises<\/strong> offer Hudson River foliage cruises (2-hour and 4-hour options).  Moreover, <strong>Metro-North Railroad<\/strong>  provide access to Hudson Valley destinations which are favorable for autumn leaf-peeping, and stops like Poughkeepsie link you to attractions like the Walkway Over the Hudson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-9002\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_3716-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"A calm lake in New York reflects vibrant red, orange, and yellow autumn trees beneath a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-9002\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prospect Park in brilliant fall colors. Photo: Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_activities\"><\/span>Harvest activities  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Queens County Farm Museum<\/strong> presents harvest-themed activities throughout October. The <strong>Pumpkin Patch<\/strong> is a fall staple where visitors can pick pumpkins and stroll the farm grounds and also enjoy the <strong>Amazing Maize Maze<\/strong>. The seasonal harvest \/ fall celebrations include special fall decor, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and <strong>hayrides<\/strong> (weather permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/CP-Pumpkin-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"Four carved jack-o\u2019-lanterns with unique faces rest on wet pavement near a fence, surrounded by autumn leaves in New York City.\" class=\"wp-image-825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/CP-Pumpkin-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/CP-Pumpkin-600x385.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/CP-Pumpkin.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option at this time of year is <strong>Decker Farm<\/strong>, in Staten Island&#8217;s <strong>Historic Richmond Town<\/strong>. It\u00b4s origins date back to circa 1810, and the farmhouse and property have historical significance. During the autumn season, you can pick pumpkins, tour the 200-year-old grounds, see farm animals and enjoy hayrides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NYC_Holidays_and_Events\"><\/span>NYC Holidays and Events <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_festivals\"><\/span>Food festivals <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>City foodies have many reasons to welcome the coming of autumn. Annual food festival include the <strong>New York City Wine &amp; Food Festival (NYCWFF)<\/strong>, <strong>Pig Island Barbecue Festival<\/strong> at Snug Harbor, and <strong>OktoberFest NYC<\/strong> at Watermark with German\u2010style food, beer, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sharing white wine\" class=\"wp-image-15437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Good wine, good times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Halloween\"><\/span>Halloween <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will come as no surprise that New Yorkers<em> love<\/em> Halloween.  In fact, the <strong>Halloween holiday<\/strong> is celebrated throughout the whole month of October, not just on 31st! Some of the highlights include the New York Botanical Garden\u2019s Pumpkin Patch, Coney Island Halloween Parade, and park events like the Central Park\u2019s Pumpkin Sail.\u00a0 Greenwich Village is a also a favorite neighborhood with its historic streets decorated for Halloween. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Pumpkin-Sail-1024x768-e1381846016409.jpeg\" alt=\"Several carved jack-o-lantern pumpkins float on black platforms in a calm lake in New York City\u2019s Central Park.\" class=\"wp-image-7703\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Central Park Pumpkin Sail, NYC Photo: CPC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the climax of the festivities is the <strong>Village Halloween Parade<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest Halloween bash.  However, if you are brave, there is also a creepy way to experience the Halloween season, by visiting one of the cities<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/haunted-locations-new-york\"> <strong>most haunted locations. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_New_York_City_Marathon\"><\/span>The New York City Marathon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>New York City Marathon<\/strong> takes place on the first Sunday in November. 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