Top Fall Festivities In And Around NYC You Won't Want To Miss

New Yorkers have various options for enjoying the fall season in and out of the city’s hustle and bustle. Whether you need a fall foliage city break or a spooky season festivity, there’s surely an event for you in or around the Concrete Jungle. Fall runs from September 22 to December 21, so enjoy the best end-of-year offerings before the city goes into full holiday mode.

Visit The Queens County Farm Museum

This is great for those seeking autumnal delights and memories made. You can research a warming soup recipe or plan to carve a Jack-O’-Lantern after grazing the pumpkin patch. While there, you can enjoy fresh apples and donuts before feeding hay to goats and sheep. The venue also hosts a monster mash Halloween spooktacular and a Corn Fest “with a-maize-ing activities, games, and food.” The Harvest Dance Celebration will officially welcome autumn following summer’s harvest.

Head Up To Hudson Valley

Around a two-hour drive outside of NYC, Hudson Valley is a fairly close upstate New York destination. Go for The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (there’s also one in Long Island) and see thousands of carved and illuminated pumpkins while walking through immersive trails. The one in Hudson Valley runs from September 13 to November 17.

This year’s Hudson Valley Garlic Festival will happen September 30 to October 1. It’ll include musicians, chef demonstrations, food, crafts, 40 garlic farmers, and tons of foodie morsels.

Adventure To The Adirondacks

Did you know there’s an annual hot air balloon festival returning this year from September 19 to 22? If you’re looking for a unique experience that’ll provide top-tier photos, the Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary and might be the event for you.

Another September event in the region is the Adirondack Harvest Festival, which celebrates local food, farmers, music, and more. The family-friendly celebration will have a flower-arranging workshop, wagon rides, and much more.

Attend the 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade In NYC

This epic event goes up 6th Ave from Canal Street to 15th Street. Visitors are asked to watch the parade or participate alongside giant puppets, global sounds, dancers, and others in costume. The theme of this year’s parade has yet to be announced.