I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the fall season so far. To help you plan for October, here are 31 curated events happening in and around New York City throughout the month.
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Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper performs an evening of genre-blending jazz at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club.
| Engage in a relaxed drawing session inspired by Joel Shapiro's "ARK," with materials and guidance provided.
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A family-friendly program at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, featuring hands-on activities like potting a plant, crafting, storytelling, and sensory exploration in the Discovery Garden.
| Adult Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta
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Join this culinary course where participants will prepare Carne Asada, Corn Tortillas, Mexican Street Corn, Guacamole, and more for a hands-on, flavor-packed evening.
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Historic Downtown Walking Tour
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Embark on a 90-minute guided tour through Lower Manhattan's historic sites, uncovering the rich colonial and Revolutionary history that shaped New York City.
| Man Ray: When Objects Dream
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Delve into the surreal world of Man Ray, showcasing his pioneering work in photography and his influence on modern art.
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Tenement Museum Exhibit: Family Owned
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Explore the 75-year history of 97 Orchard Street through the Schneider family's 1870s lager beer saloon and the 1930s auction house of Max Marcus, highlighting the role of family businesses in immigrant communities.
| Mamma Mia! Broadway Performance
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The beloved ABBA-inspired musical returns to Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre for a limited engagement, telling the heartwarming story of a young woman’s quest to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding.
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Field House: Moving for Life
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Engage in a gentle workout combining breathing exercises and aerobic dancing to enhance body awareness at Riverside Park.
| Robert Rauschenberg: Life Can't Be Stopped
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Explore the dynamic works of Robert Rauschenberg, featuring his innovative use of materials and his impact on modern art.
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Bring a book, take a book, and chat with fellow readers in a relaxed community setting.
| Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
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Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz performances in a scenic park setting, featuring a rotating lineup of local musicians and vocalists.
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A vibrant street fair celebrating Italian-American heritage with a variety of vendors offering art, crafts, food, and commercial goods.
| Arsenal Gallery: Vital Parks for All – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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Explore a photography exhibition highlighting the pivotal role of NYC Parks in enhancing the city's vitality, health, and livability, showcasing their evolution and impact from past to present.
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Reel to Read Movies: The Shining (1980)
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Get in the Halloween spirit with the New York Public Library’s screening of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film.
| Union Square Night Market
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A vibrant open-air market featuring over 35 local food vendors offering a diverse range of global street foods, from Filipino skewers to Dubai chocolate, creating a lively evening experience.
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Explore “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by candlelight, delving into its eerie history, taking place at the Merchant’s House Museum.
| A vibrant farmers market offering fresh produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods from local farms.
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New York City Wine & Food Festival 2025
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A five-day culinary extravaganza featuring over 50 events with 300+ chefs, winemakers, and culinary creators, offering tastings, dinners, master classes, and more.
| Enjoy free lessons and casual play of the French lawn bowling game, pétanque, at Washington Square Park’s dedicated courts.
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Renowned saxophonist Frank Catalano brings his high-energy jazz quartet to Birdland, delivering a dynamic performance that blends traditional jazz with modern influences.
| Myth Information by Chloe Wise
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This exhibition at the Almine Rech Gallery delves into the limitations of human perception, exploring the vast unknowns beyond our sensory capabilities through vibrant, genre-blending paintings.
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Christie’s presents a curated selection of ancient art and artifacts from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures, including a bronze and gilt-wood ibis, Cycladic marble head, Roman marble head of Dionysus, and much more.
| The New Yorker Trivia Showdown: Editors vs. Writers
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Editors and writers from The New Yorker face off in a lively game-show-style trivia night, hosted by comedian Asher Perlman. |
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Ken Jennings in Conversation with Tyler Foggatt
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“Jeopardy!” host and best-selling author Ken Jennings discusses trivia, language, and culture with The New Yorker editor Tyler Foggatt.
| Amelia Dimz and Megan Stalter in Conversation with Emma Allen
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Creator of “Chicken Shop Date” Amelia Dimz and comedian Megan Stalter join The New Yorker cartoon editor Emma Allen for a lively discussion on humor, culture, and creativity.
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Encounters in the Milky Way Exhibition
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This exhibition at the Museum of Natural History takes audiences on a time-traveling journey through cosmic movements shaping our galaxy, featuring stars, comets, and beyond.
| Skyline Dinner Cruise NYC
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A 3-hour evening cruise offering gourmet dining, live entertainment, and panoramic views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.
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A high-energy, total-body workout combining dance, kickboxing, and yoga-inspired moves at the Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center.
| Set in 19th-century Paris, this timeless opera follows the passionate yet tragic love story of the seamstress Mimì and the poet Rodolfo, exploring themes of youth, love, and loss.
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Join the iconic Halloween parade featuring elaborate costumes, puppets, and performances, celebrating the spooky spirit of the season.
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