5 Fall Events You Won't Want to Miss

Fall is coming, which means fall events! Check out these 5 fall events happening in the city that can’t be missed.  

1. Admire the Morningside Lights

When: September 20

Where: Begins at Morningside Park and ends at Columbia University campus

Each fall, Morningside Park comes alive with a glowing lantern procession created by the community. This year’s event, “TIMEFRAME 1965”, looks back sixty years to a pivotal era of cultural change, with lanterns inspired by the icons, ideas, and movements that shaped a new generation of artists and thinkers. On September 20th, just after dusk, more than 50 handmade lanterns will illuminate the night, creating a luminous time capsule of one transformative year. 

2. The Food Network Food And Wine Festival 

When: October 15 - 19

Where: Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal

The Food Network Food and Wine Festival is back October 15 - 19! Get ready for 80+ unforgettable events with over 400 chefs, mixologists, and wine & spirits creators. Dive into highlights like the Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0 with Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham, FoodieCon, the Parm to Table Masterclass with Christian Petroni, and plenty more tasty surprises. Don’t wait, snag your tickets before they sell out! 

3. Village Halloween Parade 

When: October 31st at 7pm 

Where: Starts at Canal St. And 6th Ave 

Spooky season is coming and, with that, so are NYC’s Halloween traditions. Perhaps the most famous of all is the annual Village Halloween Parade, an iconic celebration that is guaranteed to be a good time. Open to anyone in costume, the parade expects over 50,000 participants and nearly 2 million spectators, with highlights including giant puppets, live bands, and elaborate costumes. This year’s theme, “Potluck,” celebrates gathering, abundance, and creativity, encouraging participants to bring their own imaginative spin to the idea of sharing.  

4. The New York Botanical Garden’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

5. New York Comedy Festival