What to do in New York in October 2026
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Eric’s Tips
New York in October is good news for sports fans. The basketball and ice hockey seasons are starting this month. Buy tickets for one of the New York teams! Celebrate Halloween at one of the spooky parties and, at the end of the month, see the leaves start to change colour in Central Park. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in October 2026
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Put on your skates and discover the best ice skating rinks in New York City.
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New York Giants American Football
Want to visit an American football game? Now it's your chance to see NY Giants play.
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Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
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See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
1 Oct
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
1 Oct
1 Oct
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £139.00
2 Oct
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
2 Oct
3 Oct
3 Oct
Saturday
Columbia Lions vs. Princeton Tigers
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £22.00
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £22.00
3 Oct
3 Oct
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £59.00
3 Oct
4 Oct
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
4 Oct
Sunday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
4 Oct
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
4 Oct
Sunday
National Taco Day
DĂa del Taco is dedicated to this beloved Mexican dish. Whether you want a quick tasty lunch or a night out, New York has a Mexican restaurant for every occasion.
4 Oct
Sunday
Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra: “NOT Just Sinatra”
The Cutting Room | Start time: 18:00 | Show
4 Oct
4 Oct
Sunday
New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at £59.00
4 Oct
4 Oct
4 Oct
5 Oct
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
5 Oct
5 Oct
5 Oct
Monday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. NBA Preseason - New York Knicks
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £63.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £63.00
6 Oct
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
6 Oct
Tuesday
New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £101.00
6 Oct
7 Oct
7 Oct
7 Oct
8 Oct
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
8 Oct
Thursday
New York Islanders vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £29.00
8 Oct
Thursday
NBA Preseason: Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Brooklyn!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £46.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £46.00
8 Oct
Thursday
NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £124.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £124.00
9 Oct
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
9 Oct
9 Oct
9 Oct
10 Oct
Saturday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
10 Oct
Saturday
Fordham Rams vs. Richmond Spiders
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football
Start time: TBA | American Football
10 Oct
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks
Start time: 15:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £40.00
10 Oct
10 Oct
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £41.00
10 Oct
11 Oct
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
11 Oct
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
11 Oct
Sunday
New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at £55.00
11 Oct
11 Oct
12 Oct
Monday
Columbus Day
Memorial to the man who discovered America. A big parade runs over Fifth Avenue.
12 Oct
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
12 Oct
12 Oct
12 Oct
Monday
NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £135.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £135.00
13 Oct
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
13 Oct
Tuesday
New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Start time: 19:15 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £76.00
13 Oct
Tuesday
New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks
Start time: 19:45 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £18.00
14 Oct
14 Oct
15 Oct
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
15 Oct
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £109.00
15 Oct
Thursday
NBA Preseason: New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £123.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £123.00
16 Oct
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
16 - 18 Oct
It’s Open House in New York and you can gain access to exciting attractions and landmarks that are normally off limits to the public.
16 Oct
Friday
NBA Preseason: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £53.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £53.00
16 Oct
16 Oct
Friday
PBR: Teams Series
A typical American experience: see professional Cowboys and Bullriders trying to stay on a bull as long as possible
Start time: 19:45 | Sports | Starting at $49.00
Start time: 19:45 | Sports | Starting at $49.00
16 Oct
17 Oct
Saturday
Fordham Rams vs. Villanova Wildcats
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football
Start time: TBA | American Football
17 Oct
Saturday
PBR: Teams Series
A typical American experience: see professional Cowboys and Bullriders trying to stay on a bull as long as possible
Start time: 18:45 | Sports | Starting at $53.00
Start time: 18:45 | Sports | Starting at $53.00
17 Oct
17 Oct
18 Oct
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
18 Oct
Sunday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
18 Oct
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
18 Oct
Sunday
New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at £54.00
18 Oct
Sunday
PBR: Teams Series
A typical American experience: see professional Cowboys and Bullriders trying to stay on a bull as long as possible
Start time: 13:45 | Sports | Starting at $49.00
Start time: 13:45 | Sports | Starting at $49.00
19 Oct
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
19 Oct
19 Oct
20 Oct
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
20 Oct
Tuesday
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play at Madison Square Garden!
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £1,251.00
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £1,251.00
20 Oct
20 Oct
Tuesday
New Jersey Devils vs. Colorado Avalanche
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £24.00
21 Oct
21 Oct
21 Oct
22 Oct
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
22 Oct
Thursday
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
Sony Hall | Start times: 18:30, 21:00 | Show
22 Oct
22 Oct
Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £207.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £207.00
22 Oct
Thursday
New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £20.00
23 Oct
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
23 Oct
24 Oct
Saturday
Columbia Lions vs. Dartmouth Big Green
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £31.00
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £31.00
24 Oct
Saturday
Fordham Rams vs. Lafayette Leopards
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football
Start time: TBA | American Football
24 Oct
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Los Angeles Kings
Start time: 15:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £36.00
24 Oct
Saturday
New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Lionel Messi play!
Start time: 17:30 | Football | Starting at £120.00
Start time: 17:30 | Football | Starting at £120.00
24 Oct
Saturday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £95.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £95.00
24 Oct
25 Oct
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
25 Oct
Sunday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
25 Oct
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
25 Oct
25 Oct
25 Oct
Sunday
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £225.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £225.00
25 Oct
25 Oct
Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £73.00
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £73.00
26 Oct
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
26 Oct
26 Oct
27 Oct
Tuesday
Private Walking Tour
Take a private walking tour with an excellent New York guide. This is a great way to see a lot within a relatively short time, all tailored to your wishes!
27 Oct
Tuesday
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £216.00
Start time: 20:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £216.00
28 Oct
Wednesday
Happy Birthday to the Statue of Liberty!
Celebrate this special day: go to visit the Lady Liberty today.
28 Oct
Wednesday
National Immigrants Day
The United States of America is the land of immigrants. Learn more by visiting the Statue of Liberty and the immigration museum on Ellis Island. You might discover some family history there!
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
28 Oct
29 Oct
Thursday
Speakeasy Tour
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
29 Oct
30 Oct
Friday
Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
30 Oct
30 Oct
Friday
NBA Cup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £53.00
30 Oct
Friday
NBA Cup: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
Don’t miss your chance to see superstar LeBron James play in Philadelphia!
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £204.00
🇬🇧 Don't miss out on seeing the British player OG Anunoby in action!
Start time: 19:30 | Basketbal | Starting at £204.00
30 Oct
31 Oct
Saturday
Halloween
Halloween in New York is a great happening each year. Read more on what to do and fun tips!
31 Oct
31 Oct
Saturday
Columbia Lions vs. Yale Bulldogs
College American football: Who knows, you may see a future American football star!
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £22.00
Start time: TBA | American Football | Starting at £22.00
31 Oct
31 Oct
31 Oct
31 Oct