Get ready, ghouls and girls, for an epic Halloween in NYC! The city is bursting with terrifying haunted houses, Halloween parties and more pumpkin-packed events. Whether you enjoy getting seriously spooked while watching the scariest horror films of all time or prefer to celebrate Halloween by leaf peeping while visiting some of the greatest fall getaways from NYC, we’ve got you covered.
'Tis the season to get spooky! But beyond the best Halloween events, there are also plenty of other awesome NYC events in October 2023. Use our events calendar to plan the quintessential month for fall foliage spotting, pumpkin picking,Oktoberfest beer drinking and more things to do in fall.
Kick off fall with some epic cultural events you don't want to miss like Open House New York, a show at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center and major exhibits at The Met.
And just in case you want to plan ahead, here's our November event list to start marking your calendar.
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