50 Things to Do in NYC This Fall & Winter
New York City never runs out of stories to tell — and this season, it’s writing some unforgettable ones. From haunted nights and marathon brunches to candlelit art dinners and iconic holiday moments, here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening across the five boroughs through winter 2025.
1. Grand Bazaar NYC Celebrates 40 Years
📍 100 W 77th St, Upper West Side | 🕒 Every Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM
The city’s largest curated weekly market turns 40 this year. Discover 150+ artisans, designers, and food vendors indoors and outdoors — and shop for a cause, since 100% of profits support four local public schools.
2. Elvis Duran & The Morning Show’s HallowSCREAM at Blood Manor
📍 359 Broadway, SoHo | 🗓 Tuesday, Oct 28 | 6 PM – 9 PM
For one night only, radio personalities and horror fans collide inside NYC’s scariest haunted attraction. Expect celebrity cameos, new rooms, and full production effects — with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
3. STATE by State MGMT at Ace Hotel New York
📍 20 W 29th St, NoMad | 🗓 Thursday, Oct 30 | Dinner 7 PM – 9 PM | After-party 9 PM on
Chef Jarett Brodie reimagines French-inspired dining under candlelight before the Lobby Bar transforms into a DJ-driven fashion-meets-sound immersion.
4. Flaunt Magazine’s “A Bed-Wetting, Blood-Letting” Halloween Bash
📍 Ace Hotel New York, NoMad | 🗓 Friday, Oct 31 | Dinner 7 PM | After-party 10 PM on
A fever-dream Halloween of fine dining and delirium. Choose the Blood Moon Experience ($120 per couple) for a three-course dinner and VIP entry, or RSVP free for after-hours — if you dare.
5. The Black Lodge Ball: Halloween with Cinema Paradiso
📍 The Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Ave, Bushwick | 🗓 Friday, Oct 31 | 7 PM – 9:30 PM (show 7:30 PM)
A surreal masquerade inspired by David Lynch’s universe. Expect live performances of Twin Peaks and classic horror scores amid smoky jazz and cinematic visuals.
6. Forbidden Palace Halloween at Slate NYC
📍 54 W 21st St, Flatiron | 🗓 Friday, Oct 31 | Doors 8 PM | Vodka bar 8 – 9 PM
A costume-filled night of mystery and music with live DJs, themed rooms, and photo-ready energy. Tickets start at $85.
7. NYC Marathon Brunch at Hole in the Wall Williamsburg
📍 292 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn | 🗓 Sunday, Nov 2 | From 9 AM
Celebrate race day with DJ beats, full brunch, and takeaway cocktails like “Rocket Fuel” (tequila + grapefruit + prosecco). The perfect pit stop for runners and spectators alike.
8. Eros Unbound: Erotic Readings + Confessions
📍 The Red Pavilion, Bushwick | 🗓 Thursday, Nov 20 | 8:45 PM – 11 PM
An intimate night of original erotic storytelling, live soundscapes, and creative participation in a neo-noir cabaret setting.
9. Bryant Park Winter Village
📍 40th St & 6th Ave, Midtown | 🗓 Oct 25 – Mar 2 | Daily 8 AM – 10 PM
Ice-skate under the skyline, sip hot chocolate, and browse 100+ artisan holiday shops — all free to enter.
10. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
📍 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown | 🗓 Early Dec (TBD)
A must-see holiday tradition complete with live performances and one of the most photographed trees in the world.
🍽️ Food & Drink Adventures
11. Smorgasburg Williamsburg
📍 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn | 🗓 Saturdays, 11 AM – 6 PM
Over 100 food stalls dish up creative eats from lobster rolls to mochi donuts. Bring cash, patience, and an appetite.
12. Time Out Market Dumbo
📍 55 Water St, Brooklyn | 🕒 Daily 8 AM – 11 PM
A gourmet hall curated by Time Out New York, featuring rooftops views and top local chefs.
13. Le Dive
📍 37 Canal St, Lower East Side | 🕒 Daily 5 PM – 2 AM
Parisian-style natural wine bar serving small plates and endless cool-kid energy.
14. Katz’s Delicatessen
📍 205 E Houston St | 🕒 Daily 8 AM – 10:45 PM
Classic pastrami sandwiches stacked high since 1888. A true NYC rite of passage.
15. Shan Brooklyn
📍 755 Grand St, Brooklyn | 🕒 Tue–Sun 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Authentic Sichuan with cult-favorite spicy fish fillet and scallion pancakes — a chef’s-choice spot for heat seekers.
16. Somewhere Nowhere NYC
📍 112 W 25th St, Chelsea | 🕒 Wed–Sun 6 PM – Late
Rooftop lounge, cocktail garden, and skyline DJ sets create a luxe escape above the city.
17. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House
📍 133-38 37th Ave, Flushing | 🕒 Daily 12 PM – 10 PM
All-you-can-eat wagyu hotpot with premium cuts and dipping broths in a minimalist setting.
18. NR NYC
📍 339 E 75th St, Upper East Side | 🕒 Tue–Sun 5 PM – Midnight
An intimate ramen and cocktail bar with art-deco interiors and standout drinks like the Yuzu Margarita.
19. Sushi Hayashi
📍 41-32 Main St, Flushing | 🕒 Daily 5 PM – 10 PM
Seasonal omakase that balances precision with comfort — a Queens gem.
20. Eataly Flatiron
📍 200 Fifth Ave | 🕒 Daily 8 AM – 11 PM
Italian marketplace of dreams — shop, sip, dine, and linger under twinkling lights.
🖼️ Arts, Culture & Immersive Experiences
21. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM.
Explore centuries of art, from Egyptian temples to modern masterpieces.
22. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – 11 W 53rd St | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
See Van Gogh’s Starry Night alongside cutting-edge new media exhibits.
23. ARTE Museum Chelsea Piers – 62 Chelsea Piers | 10 AM – 9 PM.
Korean studio d’strict brings 52,000 sq ft of digital light and scent installations to life.
24. Museum of Sex – 233 Fifth Ave | 10 AM – 10 PM.
Interactive, bold, and educational explorations of human sexuality.
25. Museum of Illusions – 77 Eighth Ave | 10 AM – 10 PM.
Optical trickery meets Instagram fun.
26. Whitney Museum of American Art – 99 Gansevoort St | 10:30 AM – 6 PM.
Celebrate American artists shaping modern culture.
27. SPYSCAPE – 928 Eighth Ave | 10 AM – 9 PM.
Decode, hack, and test your spy IQ in this immersive experience.
28. Summit One Vanderbilt – 45 E 42nd St | 9 AM – Midnight.
A mirrored observation deck that feels like walking inside the clouds.
29. Hall des Lumières – 49 Chambers St | 10 AM – 7 PM.
A cathedral of digital art projections — each show transforms the entire hall.
30. The Museum of Broadway – 145 W 45th St | 10 AM – 6 PM.
Interactive exhibits celebrating decades of theatrical brilliance.
🎶 Nightlife & Entertainment
31. House of Yes – 2 Wyckoff Ave | Wed–Sun 9 PM – Late.
Brooklyn’s immersive, costumed dance haven where every night is performance art.
32. The Red Pavilion – 1241 Flushing Ave | Evenings Thu–Sun.
Asian neo-noir lounge merging cabaret, cuisine, and cinema vibes.
33. Elsewhere Brooklyn – 599 Johnson Ave | Varies.
Multi-room live music venue hosting top electronic and indie acts.
34. Nebula NYC – 135 W 41st St | Fri–Sat 10 PM – Late.
High-tech nightclub with LED ceilings and international DJs.
35. Le Bain at The Standard – 848 Washington St | Wed–Sun 5 PM – 2 AM.
Rooftop cocktails, city views, and the iconic jacuzzi dance floor.
36. Jazz at Lincoln Center – 10 Columbus Cir | Showtimes varied.
World-class jazz led by Wynton Marsalis with skyline backdrops.
37. Blue Note Jazz Club – 131 W 3rd St | Shows Nightly 8 PM & 10:30 PM.
A legendary West Village club where every seat feels front row.
38. Comedy Cellar – 117 MacDougal St | Shows Nightly.
NYC’s iconic stand-up hub where the world’s best comedians test material.
39. Sleep No More at The McKittrick Hotel – 530 W 27th St | Evenings Wed–Sun.
A silent, cinematic retelling of Macbeth through immersive theater.
40. Don’t Tell Mama – 343 W 46th St | Shows Nightly 7 PM – Midnight.
A cabaret-meets-piano-bar experience that’s pure Broadway charm.
🌳 Outdoor & Neighborhood Explorations
41. Central Park – Open daily 6 AM – 1 AM.
Wander through Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and fiery fall foliage.
42. The High Line – Gansevoort to 34th St | 7 AM – 10 PM.
Elevated urban garden lined with public art and Hudson views.
43. Little Island – Pier 55 | 6 AM – 11 PM.
Floating park with live performances and sunset skyline shots.
44. Brooklyn Botanic Garden – 990 Washington Ave | 10 AM – 6 PM.
Catch autumn hues and tranquil greenhouse displays.
45. Roosevelt Island Tram – 59th St & 2nd Ave | 6 AM – 2 AM.
Soar above the East River for just $2.90 and breathtaking views.
46. Coney Island Boardwalk – Surf Ave | Daily.
Classic rides, ocean air, and Nathan’s Famous hot dogs.
47. Domino Park – 300 Kent Ave | 6 AM – 1 AM.
Waterfront playground with skyline swings and tacos from Tacocina.
48. Hudson Yards Vessel & The Edge – 30 Hudson Yards | 10 AM – 10 PM.
Dare to step onto a glass floor 1,100 ft above Manhattan.
49. South Street Seaport & Pier 17 – 89 South St | Shops & Shows Daily.
Historic harbor meets rooftop concerts and modern dining.
50. Bronx Zoo & NY Botanical Garden – 2300 Southern Blvd | 10 AM – 5 PM.
A day trip full of nature, wildlife, and family-friendly exploration.
✨ Plan Your Season in Style
From rooftop feasts to marathon brunches and winter skating under city lights, this is your definitive guide to making the most of NYC through the colder months.
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