NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
Masquerade NYC is an immersive theater production in New York City that reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera as a walk-through, multi-floor experience rather than a traditional seated musical. “Masquerade NYC” is not a club night or one-off party; it’s a long-running, ticketed immersive show that lets audiences live inside a re-staged Phantom of the Opera in Midtown Manhattan.
Every fall, the Hudson Valley comes alive with thousands of glowing pumpkins during The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, one of the most unique and popular Halloween attractions near New York City.
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival 2026 October 15–18 | The Seaport, Manhattan (19th year). Nearly 50 events. 300+ chefs. Four unforgettable days overlooking the East River. What to expect: • Blue Moon Burger Bash — Rachael Ray & Bert Kreischer kick things off Thursday night on The Rooftop at Pier 17. […]
Discover hidden NYC gems during Open House New York Weekend 2026 (Oct 16-19). Free guided tours of historic sites like the Domino Sugar Factory penthouse. Tickets from $6—book Oct 8! Explore architecture, culture & more.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park opens Friday, October 23 Winter Village opens at noon on Friday, October 23. Join us for a new season of shopping, dining, and ice skating in Midtown's winter wonderland! The Rink is open daily throughout the Winter Village season. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts […]
Free entry BYO skates; rentals $20. Curling lanes + igloo bar.
Free ice-skating (own skates), 190 holiday shops, The Lodge bar. This beloved event features festive holiday shops, seasonal food vendors, and the city’s only free-admission ice skating rink, open daily from early morning to late evening. The holiday market runs through January 3, 2027, while the ice skating rink stays open into early March, offering […]
Skate under skyline + Central Park views. Rent skates $15. image credit regina-geoghan
Central Park Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Sail 2026 Date: Thursday October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Bring the whole family and come celebrate Halloween in Central Park. Enjoy live music, spooky stories, pumpkin carving demonstrations, a costume […]
Halloween party with DJ, drag tributes, and costumes at the Museum of the City of New York.