Got the October Scaries? Don’t Worry. Here Are Some Things to Do in October.
Whether you’re a freak for Fall like some of us, or you’re still mourning Summer, these events will keep you busy this October.
October 3: Cheers NY
Limitless sampling of NY Local wine, beer, spirits, and cider at this first-ever Cheers NY festival/trade show/ beer garden.
241 37th St. Brooklyn, NY 11232
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October (Ongoing): Apple Picking and Pumpkintown
Get out of the city, see the leaves change, and eat some apples or buy a pumpkin at our favorite Hamptons fall farmer’s market.
240 Montauk Hwy., Watermill, NY 11976
The South Fork of Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
October 3: Back to the Future Marathon @ MoMa
Part of the Robert Zemeckis retrospective, the MoMa is screening all three Back to the Future movies. See them all or drop in for your favorite.
11 W. 53rd St. NY, NY 10019
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October 3: The First Annual Dog Film Festival @ Symphony Space
A showcase of short films about dogs and their humans.
2539 Broadway NY, NY 10025
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October 4: Il Buco “Sagra del Maiale” Pig Roast
A slow-roasted pork party on cobblestoned Bond Street seems like the perfect Fall Saturday to us. $45 gets you a pig plate and an adult bev. We’re in.
51 Bond St. NY, NY 10012
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October (Ongoing): Newly Opened Vanderbilt Food Hall
The city’s newest food hall is now open in Midtown East with some of our favorite vendors (think Madison Square Eats, but inside and open all year round). Grab a beer and go on a tasting tour of NYC’s best, all in one place.
October 10: NYC Craft Coffee Festival @ Villain Brooklyn
Twenty different roasters strut their stuff alongside live music and entertainment. Get buzzed.
50 North 3rd St. Brooklyn, NY 11249
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October 12 – 18: NYC Indie Film Festival
Indie filmmakers from all over the world to show their movies, shorts, hold panels, and more. Various locations.
October 13: The Talent Show @ Joe’s Pub
A live show with a different theme each month, this month’s theme is “Mysteries of the Unknown.”
425 Lafayette St. NY, NY 10003
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Oct. 15 – 18: New York City Wine and Food Festival
One of our favorite food festivals of the year with an insane number of our favorite restaurants and celebrity food personalities. From tacos and tequila to meatball madness, it’s sort of our idea of heaven.
October 16: Blue Moon Burger Bash
A walk around tasting of the some of the best burgers in the world, with music, dancing, and, oh, mac and cheese. Yes and yes.
Pier 92 Rooftop – 52nd St. and the West Side Hwy.
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October 17: Staten Island Jazz Festival
The 25 year-old-festival presents the Javon Jackson Quartet, Betty Shirley, the Wizard Harper Ensemble, and more.
Snug Harbor Music Hall 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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October 18: Grub Street Food Festival
An opportunity to eat donuts, Korean pancakes, tacos, fried rice balls, and homemade marshmallows in one place. We. Are. In.
October 19: Pickle Day
Enjoy the cukes of 15 Picklers: The Pickle Guys, McClure’s, Rick’s Picks, and food other food vendors like Russ & Daughters, Melt Bakery, Brooklyn Taco.
Orchard St. Btwn. Houston and Delancey
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October 24: Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade
Get Fido dressed up and head to the annual Halloween Dog Parade, one of our fave events to get us in the spooky (and fluffy and cute) spirit.
October 31: Village Halloween Parade
Some consider this a Halloween essential and if you’ve never been, you should get that taken care of. This. Is. New York.
Anyone in costume can line up at 6th Ave. and Canal St. btwn. 6:30 and 8:30 PM.