{"id":20434,"date":"2019-09-03T15:22:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T19:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=20434"},"modified":"2025-08-15T12:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T16:01:39","slug":"nyc-fall-season-event-guide-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/03\/nyc-fall-season-event-guide-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"An All-Borough Guide to Autumn in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Updated on Aug 15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-20441 size-full\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chelsea-autumn-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Image of 10th Avenue in Chelsea at sunset during the autumn season.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<div>Autumn in NYC lights up the entire city! (Photo credit: Josh Couch via Unsplash)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s the time of year again when you may begin to feel a chill in the air and notice some leaves dropping at your feet. Summer is ending and the <strong>autumn<\/strong> season is right around the corner, but in <strong>New York City<\/strong>, the fun has just begun! When <strong>fall<\/strong> begins in the city, New York comes alive with a whole host of events, <strong>festivals<\/strong>, sports, and of course the brilliant colors of the changing leaves. There are even plenty of <strong>harvest<\/strong> celebrations despite the city\u2019s status as a concrete jungle!<\/p>\n<p>However you choose to curate your fall adventure in New York City, consider letting New York Habitat be your bridge to the <strong>Big Apple<\/strong> with our selection of quality <a title=\"See what\u2019s available to rent this fall in New York City\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment.html\">furnished apartments and vacation rentals<\/a> to enhance your experience! When you choose a <strong>furnished apartment<\/strong> to serve as your accommodation in the city, you gain a unique insight to the way true New Yorkers live\u2014each apartment has its own personality woven into the fabric of the city\u2019s neighborhoods. Plus, if you need any assistance during your stay, you\u2019ll be connected with a licensed real estate agent to help you. Brush up on <a title=\"Smarten yourself up with our blog series on NYC rental tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/category\/new-york\/new-york-apartment-renting-tips\/\">rental tips<\/a> and then get ready for the most memorable autumn of your life!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want the details and only care about the main locations to visit, check out our interactive map making the most out of fall in NYC!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/umap.openstreetmap.fr\/fr\/map\/nyh-autumn-in-nyc-guide_1266416\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>NYC\u2019s fall colors from every angle<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-20440 size-full\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Central-Park-mall-fall-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the mall footpath in Central Park framed by trees with autumn leaves.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<div>Central Park is just the beginning when it comes to the gorgeous fall colors in New York City. (Photo credit: Alan Strakey [smoovey] via Flickr)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most unique and essential activities for fall in New York is to take a crisp autumn stroll through the city\u2019s breathtaking<strong> foliage<\/strong>! New York is adored by locals and tourists alike for its abundance of <a title=\"New York\u2019s parks are all something special, but these are 10 of the best\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/17\/top-ten-parks-new-york\/\">parks and natural space<\/a> throughout all five<strong> boroughs<\/strong> of the city.<\/p>\n<p>For the best in each borough, plan a visit to these parks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Find things to do in Central Park for every season\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/18\/explore-central-park-manhattan-new-york\/\">Central Park<\/a> and <strong>Riverside Park<\/strong>, Manhattan: <strong>Central Park<\/strong> earns its status as the most famous park in NYC during the fall, when the 843-acre park\u2019s old oak and maple trees burst into fiery color. But don\u2019t miss Riverside Park in the fall either\u2014the park is known for its brilliant orange leaves, and its placement along the <strong>Hudson River<\/strong> makes the foliage extra scenic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prospect Park<\/strong> and <strong>Green-Wood Cemetery<\/strong>, Brooklyn: Prospect Park is a serene gem for Brooklynites with all the splendor but fewer crowds than Central Park. Pay a visit to the <a title=\"Don\u2019t miss the Brooklyn Botanic Garden while you explore Prospect Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/01\/new-york-brooklyn-botanic-garden\/\">Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a> at the northeast corner of the park to really enjoy the colors, or head to the nearby Green-Wood Cemetery, an extra peaceful and historic cemetery full of Gothic architecture and ample trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forest Park<\/strong>, Queens: The towering trees of this woodsy <strong>Queens<\/strong> park burst forward in impressive autumn glory in late October. On top of featuring many hiking trails, <a title=\"Official Website of the New York City Department of Parks &amp; Recreation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/parks\/forest-park\/events\" class=\"broken_link\">events are frequently organized<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Van Cortlandt Park<\/strong>, Bronx: This third-largest park in the city is also home to the largest freshwater lake in the <strong>Bronx<\/strong>. Visit for stunning views of orange and yellow leaves reflected off the water, and if you have extra time, venture to <strong>Wave Hill Public Gardens<\/strong>, just over a mile west.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greenbelt Conservancy<\/strong>, High Rock Park, Staten Island: The residential <a title=\"Get to know one of New York\u2019s most overlooked areas: Staten Island\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/13\/new-york-boroughs-staten-island\/\">Staten Island<\/a> is perhaps one of the best places to go to escape the more hectic side of New York. This conservatory has over 35 miles of hiking<\/li>\n<li>trails to follow while you admire the fall colors (and keep an eye out for the animals and birds that call the sanctuary home!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking a peek at the beauty of\u00a0<strong>nature<\/strong>\u00a0is also a great free activity for visitors to the city. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not a fast walker; even the most hardened New Yorker enjoys a slower pace in the city\u2019s gorgeous\u00a0<strong>parks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22127\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22127\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-22127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-bedroom-furnished-apartment-harlem-new-york-NY-16091.jpg\" alt=\"The cozy exposed brick of this Harlem 1-bedroom apartment is ideal for a fall escape (Rental ID: NY-16091)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-bedroom-furnished-apartment-harlem-new-york-NY-16091.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-bedroom-furnished-apartment-harlem-new-york-NY-16091-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-bedroom-furnished-apartment-harlem-new-york-NY-16091-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1-bedroom-furnished-apartment-harlem-new-york-NY-16091-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cozy exposed brick of this Harlem 1-bedroom apartment is ideal for a fall escape (Rental ID: NY-16091)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Find a serene escape in your apartment too with a stay in this <a title=\"Check out this furnished vacation rental with trendy furnishings in the heart of Harlem\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/16091\">1-bedroom furnished vacation rental in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan<\/a>. <strong>Harlem<\/strong> is a bustling neighborhood near some of NYC\u2019s most popular tourist areas, and full of charming and historic brick townhouses. Featuring exposed bricks, high ceilings, and a colorful decor, this apartment in a brownstone townhouse is sure to put you in a cozy state of mind to enjoy the fall season. Including a queen-size bed, air conditioning and a television, it has everything you need to enjoy a night of restful sleep after exploring the outside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Drinks, design, cinema and more to celebrate at a fall festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20439\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20439\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-beer-taps-pouring.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a man pouring beer from a tap.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-beer-taps-pouring.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-beer-taps-pouring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-beer-taps-pouring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-beer-taps-pouring-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indulge your tastebuds and so much more at NYC\u2019s Oktoberfest and other autumn festivals. (Photo credit: Louis Hansel via Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fall marks <strong>festival<\/strong> and event season in New York! Cultural events celebrating all walks of life are hosted throughout the city, ranging from <strong>Comic-Con<\/strong> to the <strong>Brooklyn Book Festival<\/strong>. Starting in September and ending in October is <strong>Oktoberfest<\/strong>, the New York version of the famous German beer festival. Head to South Street in the Financial District at varying dates and times for music, food, and of course, <strong>beer<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>The end of September ushers in the<strong> New York Film Festival<\/strong>, a world-renowned celebration of cinema and one of New York\u2019s largest film festivals. Attend screenings and premieres at various theaters and venues throughout the city for the freshest films everyone will be talking about come awards season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20445\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20445\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-New-York-Fashion-Week-models.jpg\" alt=\"Image of models walking on a runway during a New York Fashion Week runway show.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-New-York-Fashion-Week-models.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-New-York-Fashion-Week-models-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-New-York-Fashion-Week-models-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-New-York-Fashion-Week-models-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fashion Week brings the who\u2019s who of high fashion to the Big Apple. (Photo credit: Peter Duhon)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For those fond of fashion, <strong>New York Fashion Week<\/strong> is one of the most stylish and sought-after events of the year. Most of the largest designers host private shows, but runway shows for up-and-coming designers and a fashionable flock of VIPs can be found all over the city. Attend an event and see if you can spot the next big trend!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Be an \u201cactive\u201d supporter of fall sports in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20444\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20444\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Jets-game-MetLife-Stadium.jpg\" alt=\"Image of MetLife Stadium from the stands during a New York Jets game.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Jets-game-MetLife-Stadium.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Jets-game-MetLife-Stadium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Jets-game-MetLife-Stadium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Jets-game-MetLife-Stadium-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Revel in the infectious energy of a fall football game at MetLife Stadium, the home venue for both of New York\u2019s professional teams! (Photo credit: Tomas Forgac via Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As such a large city, New York boasts multiple professional <strong>sports<\/strong> teams, and every<strong> football<\/strong> fan in America knows that fall marks the official start of the football season! Though NYC\u2019s professional teams\u2014the <strong>Giants<\/strong> and the <strong>Jets<\/strong>\u2014don\u2019t play home games within city limits, <strong>MetLife Stadium<\/strong> is an easy train or bus ride into New Jersey via <strong>Penn Station<\/strong> or <strong>Port Authority Bus Terminal<\/strong>. Bundle up, grab some concessions, and join in one of the largest and proudest fall traditions in the United States!<\/p>\n<p>Fall also brings one of the city\u2019s most spectacular sporting events: The <strong>New York City Marathon<\/strong>. <a title=\"Keep up with the pace of New York City\u2019s top marathons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/04\/marathons-new-york-city\/\">Marathon routes wind all throughout the city<\/a>, and the race is one of the largest in America. Grab a spot by the route to cheer on some of the world\u2019s best distance runners as they complete the exhilarating 26.2-mile race. If you really want a front-row seat, consider booking a <a title=\"See all our offers for vacation rentals in the Upper West Side - New York City\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/manhattan\/upper-west-side\">vacation rental in New York&#8217;s Upper West Side<\/a>, right by the end of the marathon route in.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20448\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20448\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-17720-East-Village-furnished-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Image of living area of NY-17720 with sofa, coffee table, and armchair.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-17720-East-Village-furnished-apartment.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-17720-East-Village-furnished-apartment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-17720-East-Village-furnished-apartment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-17720-East-Village-furnished-apartment-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Settle into the trendy contemporary living room of this East Village apartment to watch the big game! (Rental ID: NY-17720)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>New York\u2019s festivals and sporting events may take you all over the city, so be sure to book accommodations in a neighborhood that allows easy access to every area. We think the <a title=\"Your guide to all the excitement of the East Village\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/25\/live-like-local-east-village-manhattan-new-york\/\">East Village<\/a> is a prime spot, and suggest this stylish <a title=\"This furnished apartment is hospitable for game time or any time\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/17720\">1-bedroom furnished apartment rental<\/a> as an ideal home base. Besides being well-connected by <strong>public transportation<\/strong> (including the F and J subway trains), the apartment is well-equipped with its inviting contemporary furniture, a flat-screen television for watching the game, and an open kitchen that\u2019s great for hosting. On the remaining days of warm weather, you can even take the celebration outside on the <strong>balcony<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Harvest happenings in NYC<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20442\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20442\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chinatown-deli-pumpkins.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a woman walking by a deli in Chinatown selling pumpkins.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chinatown-deli-pumpkins.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chinatown-deli-pumpkins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chinatown-deli-pumpkins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Chinatown-deli-pumpkins-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spirit of harvest season adds a touch of autumn to all of New York City.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If New York isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of traditional fall and <strong>harvest<\/strong> activities, get ready to be surprised! There are plenty of ways to get a glimpse of autumn\u2019s glorious gourds, including <strong>pumpkin picking<\/strong> for the whole family! You can <a title=\"Volunteering at Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.historicrichmondtown.org\/decker-farm-volunteer-signup\">sign up right now as a volunteer on the historic Richmond Town website<\/a> to ensure you have a spot. In October, families can visit <strong>Decker Farm<\/strong> on Staten Island for authentic pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a corn maze. The <a title=\"Discover harvest events and more with last year\u2019s fall guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/14\/nyc-welcome-fall-pumpkins-parades-more\/\">Queens County Farm Museum hosts harvest events<\/a> all throughout autumn, and while you\u2019re in <a title=\"Want to learn more about Queens? Start here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/21\/new-york-city-boroughs-queens\/\">Queens<\/a>, visit the <strong>Queens Botanical Garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For some impressive pre-carved pumpkins, visit the <strong>Rise of the Jack O\u2019Lanterns<\/strong> at Old Westbury Gardens on <strong>Long Island<\/strong>. Professionally carved Jack O\u2019Lanterns are arranged by the thousands along a walking path through the gardens, and the event is accessible via the <strong>Long Island Rail Road<\/strong> from Penn Station.<\/p>\n<p>Or, to take a bite out of some fresh fall produce without even leaving your neighborhood, check out one of <a title=\"Farmers' markets bring something fresh to New York City\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/19\/country-city-new-york-farmers-markets\/\">New York\u2019s borough farmers\u2019 markets<\/a> for ingredients you can prepare in your <strong>apartment\u2019s<\/strong> kitchen for a locally grown fall treat!<\/p>\n<p>You can also explore <a title=\"Learn more about The Seaport's fall events from their official site\" href=\"https:\/\/theseaport.nyc\/fall-happenings\/\"><strong>The Seaport<\/strong>\u2019s market in downtown Manhattan and their many fall events<\/a>, including seasonal Halloween-themed sweet and treats, and a market full of locally-sourced foodstuffs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Family tricks (and treats) for a memorable NYC Halloween<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_20443\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20443\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Halloween-costumes-children-townhouses.jpg\" alt=\"Image of children in costume trick or treating on a sidewalk in front of New York City townhouses.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Halloween-costumes-children-townhouses.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Halloween-costumes-children-townhouses-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Halloween-costumes-children-townhouses-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-Halloween-costumes-children-townhouses-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bring the kids to Halloween events in NYC that offer plenty of treats and just the right amount of tricks. (Photo credit: Marco [burnedcity] via Flickr)<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nKids and adults alike can enjoy the various <a title=\"The Halloween season is jam-packed with things to do!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/15\/18-ideas-halloween-nyc\/\">Halloween events and traditions in New York City<\/a>. In a city full of fashionable people that plays almost as hard as it works, nobody does <strong>Halloween<\/strong> like New York! One of the biggest traditions of every NYC Halloween is the <strong>Village Halloween Parade<\/strong> on October 31, a zany costumed parade through Greenwich Village. It\u2019s the largest walking parade in the United States.Even four-legged family members can get in on the fun! Dress up your <strong>dog<\/strong> for the annual <strong>Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade<\/strong> at Tompkins Square Park, <strong>Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest<\/strong> in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn. Owners are encouraged to dress up too!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20446\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20446\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20446 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-12507-Park-Slope-furnished-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Image of living area of NY-12507 with decorative fireplace, sofa, chandelier, and armchair.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-12507-Park-Slope-furnished-apartment.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-12507-Park-Slope-furnished-apartment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-12507-Park-Slope-furnished-apartment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/NYC-fall-season-event-guide-2019-NY-12507-Park-Slope-furnished-apartment-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The easygoing and energetic interior of this Park Slope duplex is ideal for hosting a family for the season. (Rental ID: NY-12507)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The natural need for family accommodations this fall and Halloween season can easily be satisfied by this <a title=\"Space for an entire family in this 2-bedroom Park Slope rental\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/12507\">stylish 2-bedroom furnished rental in Park Slope, Brooklyn<\/a>! Stay for the whole season in a <strong>furnished apartment<\/strong> that\u2019s designed for monthly rentals and for family fun. The spacious living room is filled with casual seating and plenty of books and games to enjoy around the <strong>decorative fireplace<\/strong>. The<strong> duplex<\/strong> rental also has sleeping space for five people. The whole family will enjoy the novelty of a family dinner in New York City in the full eat-in kitchen, and when the day\u2019s activities call for a little exploration, you\u2019ll have made a fine choice by staying in the <a title=\"See Park Slope from a local\u2019s perspective\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/04\/live-like-local-park-slope-brooklyn-new-york\/\">family-friendly neighborhood of Park Slope<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Give thanks for another successful fall!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of family meals, make sure you\u2019re in town this fall for <strong>Thanksgiving<\/strong> (each year on the last Thursday of November)! <a title=\"Get inspired by all the ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in NYC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/05\/8-ways-ultimate-thanksgiving-guide-nyc\/\">Thanksgiving in NYC<\/a> brings the <strong>Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/strong> (the country\u2019s largest parade), special hours at local markets, and the excitement of the holiday season in the air. Bundle up and grab a spot beside the parade route to enjoy one of the city\u2019s most beloved traditions that only comes once a year in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, staying for a little extra time doesn\u2019t have to be a challenge when you opt for a <a title=\"Stay for the fall with a furnished rental\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\">monthly furnished apartment in New York City<\/a>. Our agents are glad to help you find the perfect accommodation for the <strong>autumn<\/strong> holiday of your dreams. Kick back, get comfortable, and start planning your fall getaway!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on Aug 15, 2025 It\u2019s the time of year again when you may begin to feel a chill in the air and notice some&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20434"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20434"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22149,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20434\/revisions\/22149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}