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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 a night 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, Friday, October 31, 2025.  What time is the Village Hallowen Parade? It runs from 7-11pm.  2025's route The Halloween Parade typically runs up Sixth Ave from King St to 15th St in Manhattan. For more information, visit halloween-nyc.com.  This year's theme This year's theme is "Potluck." As the event organizers say: "Come on in! The table is set! We saved you a seat. It's a Potluck! When we do it together and care for one another, there is enough for everyone!" The theme references our divided times and encourages us to come together.  "At its roots, Halloween is a Harvest feast, a celebration of abundance that defies the scarcity of winter," organizers explain. "So, this year, we fling open our door to strangers one and all, to share in a moveable feast (and nowhere will you find...

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: The Village Halloween Parade, Halloween parties, Pumpkin Smash, a Renoir exhibit, and the New York City Marathon—plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! Start planning a great month now 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 and even dog parades — 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 costume ideas in the U.S. for 2025The best Halloween theater in 2025

Give thanks for our list of NYC events in November 2025, which will help you make plans for things to do on Thanksgiving and the rest of the month, from the New York Marathon to Canstruction. Our guide will help you find the best holiday events, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and amazing holiday markets. But that’s not all! Keep scrolling for how to make the most of this month with cool cultural events, new museum exhibits and quirky activities. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2025

One of the biggest events to take place during the fall in NYC is the NYC Marathon. Thousands of runners from all over the world descend upon the city to blaze through all five boroughs on foot. Top athletes train all year for a chance to be a part of this huge event. For those who love sports and those who think 26.2 miles is an ungodly distance to run, watching the marathon is a thrilling way to be a part of the action. There are a lot of options for great spots to catch the race, so if you haven’t decided yet, here’s our roundup of where to watch the New York Marathon. The NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, starting at 8am. Starting times are spaced out, so runners will be hitting these spots at slightly different times. You’ll want to pick a spot and stay there (especially if you’re cheering on someone specific), so get there early and wear comfy shoes! Make some signs to support friends and strangers and warm up your voice for some loud cheers. These marathon viewing spots will get you the closest to the action, and we’ve included some NYC attractions to visit while you’re there. Where to watch the NYC Marathon 2025 along the course If you want to be close enough to see the sweat during the NYC Marathon, these are the recommended spectator viewing spots along the course. Unfortunately, you can’t watch the start of the race on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, but these are the best spots along the rest of the route to take in all the action. ...

Want to cheer on your loved one in the biggest race of the year, the TCS New York City Marathon? The route is huge at 26.2 miles, so you need to plan on where you’ll watch them run. The 2025 NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 2, starting at 8am.  The entire city turns into a party to cheer on our the incredible runners. Below, find the full NYC Marathon route, its starting and stopping points and how to watch it live on TV. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC Marathon 2025 Where does the NYC Marathon route start? The route begins on Staten Island and exits Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. It takes runners through Brooklyn and then into Queens before entering Manhattan and The Bronx.  Where does the NYC Marathon route end? After a trip up into The Bronx, runners head back down into Manhattan and enter Central Park, where they finish. You can see the full route map here. Where can I watch the race? You can cheer on the runners across the five boroughs at the following spots: Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4): Catch runners as they exit the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and move along Fourth Avenue. Subway: R Fourth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (Mile 8): Subway: B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13): Claim sidewalk space along streets lined with shops and restaurants and encourage runners as they head toward the Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens. Subway: G, L, M, J Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The...

Whether your Christmas queen is Mariah or Sabrina, it's time to begin celebrating the holiday season! We've gathered the best things to do for Christmas and the holidays in NYC. From uptown to downtown, the city boasts holiday offerings like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, festive light displays, and the best holiday markets NYC has to offer. Whether you channel your inner grinch or cheery elf during NYC's most wonderful season, we've got you covered with memorable activities. As locals, we've been to many of these events and are including some of our favorites right here. Check back for updates as we'll continue adding to the list as the holidays approach.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best Christmas hotels in NYC Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.  Check out our Winter Village video: 

Look, every bar in New York City is gonna host a Halloween party—virtually everyone. You know what we’re talking about: fake webs, plastic jack o lantern tubs rattling with the hard candy nobody wants, a vinyl bat or two. It all goes right back into storage on November 1, then it’s business as usual. That is not what we’re talking about here.  RECOMMENDED: Guide to Halloween in NYC We want a Walpurgisnacht Weltanschauung going down to the very bones. Weird, ghoulish, eerie, off, odd–the strange and unusual all year long. Either that or they’ve pulled a Lon Chaney and completely transformed. Mind you, there are places where you can grab some food on this list, but we’re trying to narrow this to bars. But don’t worry, we’ve got range: heavy-metal horror, adorable witchiness, a creaky tavern that serves pot pie with a side of horrifying lore. Want Zombies? We got ‘em. Ghosts? Yup. Vampires? Covered. Anything within smelling distance of the Gowanus Canal automatically counts as representing Creature from the Black Lagoon, so we’re good there. If the Slaughtered Lamb hadn’t gotten hit by the silver bullet of rising rent, we’d have a werewolf, so we’re on the hunt for a replacement. We do have a slot open for mummies… Does anyone know of a revenge-for-disturbing-the-ancient-tomb themed dive? The point is: besides catering to the macabre, what ultimately unites the places below? They’re good bars. Visit any, and you’re sure to have a good time, even on a dreaded sunny day.

Soho might be one of the most photographed neighborhoods in NYC, but don’t let the vibes fool you—it’s so much more than just cobblestone streets and celeb sightings. These blocks are home to some of the best restaurants in NYC, where beloved French brasseries and cafes that existed before electricity can still manage to surprise you. Find your new favorite cocktail bar serving up artsy drinks, stand in line at one of the most iconic, innovative bakeries in NYC or just put on your cutest microskort and have brunch on the patio with your fellow TikTokers. Start your morning in Soho with a hot bagel, grab some destination pasta for lunch and then take your pick from the freshest seafood for dinner. If you know where to look, Soho isn’t just a playground for nepo babies—it rewards the hungry and the curious, too.  August 2025: As summer starts to wind down, Soho’s dining scene is still spilling onto the streets with post-gallery Aperol spritzes, late-night (or early morning) meals and a few fresh openings that already feel like they might have legs. Our latest picks range from a gallery-slash-restaurant to a seafood spot offering what’s shaping up to be one of the best new happy hours in the city.  Time Out has also instituted a sitewide change in review policies. All food and drink venues included in guides now have star ratings, with five stars corresponding to “amazing,” four to “great” and three to “good,” and we’ve also standardized how most listings are structured. For...

If you're not running in this year's TCS New York City Marathon but you're traveling around the city, you'll want to check out the NYC Marathon road closures that affect all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. We’ve included all the roads, streets and bridges that will be closed on Sunday, November 2, 2025 below. The 26.2-mile race is one the biggest NYC events in November, and if you aren’t registered, you can still get involved by acting as a spectator and cheerleader for the runners. For more information including where to watch the NYC marathon, read our full guide to the annual event. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC Marathon 2025 The NYC Marathon road closures you should know for 2025 The New York City Department of Transit has listed the following closures here: Staten Island (Main Route): Staten Island Expressway Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Additional Embargo Locations in Staten Island: Jersey Street between Richmond Terrace and Victory Boulevard Victory Boulevard between Jersey Street and Bay Street Wall Street/St. George Station between Richmond Terrace and Bank Street Richmond Terrace between Jersey Street and Bay Street Bay Street between Richmond Terrace and School Road Hylan Boulevard between Bay Street and Olga Place West Fingerboard Road between Steuben Street and Hylan Boulevard Steuben Street between West Fingerboard Road and Olga Place / Hyland Boulevard Fingerboard Road between Bay Street and Tompkins Avenue Tompkins...