11 Activities that Should Be On Your NYC Fall Bucket List
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11 Activities that Should Be On Your NYC Fall Bucket List

Fall 2015 is only happening once—make it count!

Sophia Bannister
Sep 28, 2015
Barnard College
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11 Activities that Should Be On Your NYC Fall Bucket List
  1. Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade.



    Join New York's most eccentric dog-owners at noon on Saturday, October 25 at Tompkins Square and delight in their pups' world-renowned creative and adorable costumes. Nowhere else will you find such a spirited amalgamation of both canine cuteness and New York flare!

  2. Take a Candlelight Ghost Tour of the Merchant’s House.



    Visit the Merchant's House Museum on select days from September through November to learn of the home's chilling history, and hear about past hauntings from real-life witnesses. Reservations are required, but worth it! New York Times calls this site "New York's most haunted house."
  3. Head down to the Beer and Spirits of New York Pop-Up in Union Square.



    Every Saturday through November 5, the Beer and Spirits of New York Pop-Up features a different local brewer or distiller alongside local restaurants' samplings. The Greenmarket Regional Grains Project retail stand will also be there selling Northeast-processed whole grains and flours. So, even if you're under 21, you can still get a little taste of what New York's fall flavors have to offer.
  4. Visit Smorgasburg before they move indoors for the winter.



    This showcase of over 100 local and regional food vendors has become quintessential to New York. To get the full experience, you've gotta take in this gastronomical wonder in front of that Instagram-famous view—so go to their Williamsburg location on a Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. before they relocate indoors in November.

  5. Go To Habana Outpost's Brooklyn location for one of their Sunday movie nights.



    Experience New York's first eco-eatery at one of their movie nights, every Sunday through October 25. Enjoy authentic Cuban and Mexican cuisine alongside old school American movies like "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Lost Boys."
  6. Atlantic Antic



    Join the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation—whose mission is to both develop and preserve Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue area—in New York City's largest street festival. Come to Atlantic Avenue between 4th Avenue and the waterfront on Sunday, September 27 from noon to 6 p.m. to partake in the festivities, including local food vendors, crafts, and performances.
  7. Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park



    Okay so this one might be a little out there for some of you. But trying something you normally wouldn't is all part of the New York experience. Put on your medieval best and head down to Tryon Park on Sunday, October 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an afternoon of medieval music, food, dance, and a jousting show.
  8. Thrill the World NYC Zombie Masquerade Ball



    Thrill the World, the fan community behind the annual reenactment of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is hosting their first ever Zombie Masquerade Ball On October 23, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40, but for those Michael Jackson mega-fans and zombie-enthusiasts out there, it's a small price to pay to participate in the most interactive, extravagant event of its nature.
  9. Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend



    Visit New York Botanical Garden in the The Bronx on Saturday October 24 or Sunday October 25 to get a firsthand look as Ray Villafane, two-time winner of the Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins Challenge, and his team create their one-of-a-kind pumpkin sculptures.

  10. Stargazing on the High Line



    Head to the High Line at West 14th Street to see the stars without leaving New York City! Every Tuesday at sundown between Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, October 27, the High Line will have telescopes available for visitors to use at no cost. Come for the stars, and stay for the food vendors—there'll be tacos, gelato, and other treats you don't want to miss out on.
  11. Bad Theater Fest



    What better way to spend a chilly fall evening than seeing some theater? Get yourself in a cheery mood by attending a show from their annual celebration of "bad" theater. Original shows run from late October through early November. See their events calendar to buy tickets. Prepare for a night of laughter!
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