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Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: including a You Can See Everything-themed Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes look-alike contest, a really big pastry pot luck in Greenpoint and more. and more, plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! And plan ahead for a great month with our round-up of the best things to do in October.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

We're throwing the spookiness into high gear with events for Halloween in NYC. October is filled with costume parties, haunted houses, corn mazes, parades (even for dogs)—and we're so ready! Don't bother breaking out your sewing kit, New York's greatest Halloween stores have plenty of options to make you look really spooky. Make sure to check out our NYC events in October, too, for even more activities to finish off the month in killer spirits.  Bookmark this link because we'll be updating this guide all autumn long. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in NYCThe 40 best Halloween songs of all timeThe best Halloween movies of all timeThe best Halloween events in the U.S.The best Halloween theater in 2026

NYC’s biggest running event is back with the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, which will see thousands of runners from all over the world compete in a 26.2-mile race that spans all five boroughs. It’s impressive, to say the least! Even if you’re not running in the event, turning out to cheer on the athletes is time well spent. If you think you already know everything about the race, think again. For the first time in 15 years, the route is changing. The powers that be have eliminated two turns in the Bronx, lightening the load for runners and easing the impact the race has on the neighborhood—people need their groceries! Below, we've answered your most pressing questions about the TCS NYC Marathon so you can plan accordingly: When is the NYC Marathon 2026? The NYC Marathon will happen on Sunday, November 1, 2026. What time does the NYC marathon start? 8am. Where is the NYC Marathon 2026? It runs 26.2 miles starting in Staten Island and finishing at Central Park in Manhattan, exploring all five boroughs along the way. Here's the exact route. How do I register for the NYC Marathon 2026? Registration is now closed for 2026. But all the information you need to register for a future race is available at nyrr.org. What streets are closed for the NYC Marathon 2026? We've updated the full list here with details from New York City Department of Transit. Which celebrities are running the marathon? Among the crowd, expect to see a few familiar faces. These stars—from the TV, film,...

Give thanks for our list of NYC events in November 2026, which will help you make plans for things to do on Thanksgiving and the rest of the month, with ideas for everything from the New York City Marathon to Canstruction's sculpture display. Our guide will help you find the best holiday events, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and amazing holiday markets. Keep scrolling for how to make the most of this month with cool cultural events, new museum exhibits and quirky activities. RECOMMENDED: Our list of the best fall things to do in NYC.

Just being in New York City during the fall is an experience in itself—for a few brief months, we all channel Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail and breathe in the crisp air filled with the smell of leaves, pretending we're in the middle of a love story for the ages (maybe we are). It's true that NYC is one of the most sought-after places to experience the best that fall offers, from delightfully spooky Halloween events to gorgeous leaf-peeping opportunities and haunted houses that will scare you silly. Autumn in NYC is tough to match! Keep scrolling to find out how to make this season the best one yet.

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including Halloween festivities, a concert of pianists, the final days of an art exhibit in Tribeca and more, plus awesome free events all over the city. For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

'Tis the season to get spooky! But beyond the best Halloween events, there are plenty of other awesome NYC goings on in October 2026. Use our events calendar to plan the quintessential month for fall foliage spotting, pumpkin picking, Oktoberfest beer drinking and more of our favorite things to do in fall. Kick off the season with some epic cultural events you don't want to miss like Bronx Zoo activities, a new exhibit at Louis Armstrong House Museum and the return of New York Wine and Food Festival. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2026

Like the man said: I remember Halloween. And that’s your good fortune because in our reverie we’ve managed to, once again, round up every bar in the city that gets equally as excited about the holiday. Every place on this list goes above and beyond; this isn’t the plastic skeleton and odd cobweb that goes up for a week before, then gets stuffed back in its box for the rest of the year. The places on this list go for it. Some of them even spill their gothy guts year-round and this is the season in which they just happen to fit in. Either way: a trip to any or all of these places is certain to get you in the spooky mood, ready to do the Monster Mash ‘til last call. Keep in mind: this year, Halloween falls on a Saturday. That means people are gonna be OUTSIDE. Halloween 2026: We liked the thematic perfection of having 13 places, but a bunch of worthy spots are popping up this year that really deserve a shout. We’ve also decided to include a few parties that promise to be wild on the night of. In addition, there’s a place that gets an honorable mention–not for commitment to Halloween, but for commitment to helping out dogs in need. RECOMMENDED: Guide to Halloween in NYC

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 45 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalog of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  Best NYC restaurants at a glance: For an excellent slice: L'Industrie - The New York slice shop that made us fall in love with Burrata slices, now has a new locale in Little Italy (Little Italy, West Village and Williamsburg) For a spin on a classic diner: Thai Diner – Even six years later, crowds line up for Thai tea babka, French toast, and disco fries from this Thai diner. (NoMad) For killer tacos: Carnitas Ramirez – The taqueria is home to nose-to-tail pork cookery, just in taco form, and it all goes down in a laid-back setting (Lower East Side) For a classic steak: The Dynamo Room - The throwback steakhouse offers prime cuts of steaks and classic cocktails right off of Madison Square Garden (Penn Station) Updated October 2026: Fall is officially here, baby! For those who like to get a little spooky, even while eating and...

The Village Halloween Parade—NYC’s creative and spooky procession—is one of the best Halloween events in Greenwich Village, and you won't want to miss it! Each year, more than 50,000 zombies, ghouls, witches, monsters, robots, Jedis, giant puppets and more things that go bump in the night take to the streets for an evening of costumed revelry. Here's a peek behind the scenes with some of the parade's most amazing artists. So get your costume ready, the Village is getting spooky! And if you need some last-minute NYC-themed costume inspo, we've got you covered.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in NYC When is the Village Halloween Parade in NYC? The Village Halloween Parade is on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026.  What time is the Village Hallowen Parade? The parade starts at 7pm and will wrap up around 11pm.  2026's route This year's Halloween Parade starts at Canal Street and 6th Avenue and travels up the avenue to 15th Street. For more information, visit halloween-nyc.com.  This year's theme This year's theme is "Body and Soul." As the event organizers say: "Dance your body and find your soul!" With the skeletons leading the way, they are revered as "the All-Souls of Hallow’s Eve."' "We are all wandering souls," the event page reads. "And in order to truly embrace and live within our spirit, we must feel it in our bones, and so need an earthly body. But we live in an increasingly disembodied world." The theme emphasizes our reliance on technology and devices,...