New York City is one of the most sought-after cities to experience the Fall season, and this season there is that little extra buzz in the air. New York sports fans are on the edge of their seats while watching their favorite teams, wine connoisseurs and gourmands are counting down to New York City Wine & Food Festival, revelers are getting their best costumes ready for the Halloween Parade and this is just a few of the things on Fall Itineraries. Keep scrolling to find out a few more ways to celebrate during the season:
Fall Foliage
Whether soaking in the beauty of the leaves changing colors as you cruise down the Hudson River, or catch glimpses of this magical experience as you stroll through Central Park, it is undeniable that Fall in New York City takes your breath away.
Pumpkin Arch at Seaport
The annual Pumpkin Arch photo installation is back once again this year. Visit Pier 17 and discover a beautiful seasonal frame that will be sure to compliment your Halloween photos.
For more information, please visit Pumpkin Arch – The Seaport
New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF)
The New York City Wine & Food Festival is a four-day annual festival that showcases the talents of the world’s renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary talents across 80 events in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The festival also supports New Yorkers living with sever illness by way of the organization, God’s Love We Deliver.
On October 19th, Chef Marc Forgione and Frenchette’s Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr will be hosting a “feast fit for a king” at The Beekman. The menu includes decadent dishes such as Foie Gras Tarte, Halibut Vin Juane, and Venison Terrine.
For more information, visit: Dinner hosted by Marc Forgione and Frenchette’s Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr part of the Bank of America Dinner Series | Sat, Oct 19 7:00 PM (nycwff.org)
New York Botanical Gardens Fall-O-Ween (NYBG)
Tricks and treats come to life this season with pumpkins, gourds, fall flowers and fun-filled activities at NYBG. Now thru October 27th, NYBG will be the pumpkin headquarters where frights and foliage intersect to create New York City’s most beautiful landscape and fun interactive activities are available for all.
For more information, visit: Tickets & Hours | New York Botanical Garden (nybg.org)
Halloween Parade
The countdown is on for New York City’s 51st Halloween Parade. This year’s theme is “Meow” and the grand marshal is the Broadway icon, Andre De Shields. Grab your cat ears and join spectators as they line the streets at Sixth Avenue, or between Bleecker and 14 Street.
New York City Marathon
On Sunday, November 3rd 165,000 runners will participate in the 26.2-mile race across all five boroughs. Touted as being one of the top 5 marathons in the world, the race starts at the Verrazzano – Narrows Bridge on Staten Island, then passes through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, before finishing in Central Park.
For additional information, visit: www.nyrr.org
