New York City Events - October

The National Hockey League

With three local teams, New Yorkers love hockey and October brings the start of the hockey season. If you have never been to a hockey game live, you are in for a real rough and tumble treat. Manhattan’s own New York Rangers play from Madison Square Garden, the New York Islanders play from Nassau Collosium, and the New Jersey Devils are housed at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Check out the teams sites, ticket vendors, or the stadiums for more information.


New York City Oktoberfest

A street fair with a difference, Oktoberfest features more than 500 ethnic foods, crafts, arts, German and popular music, and exhibits, not to mention a great selection of German lagers, bratwurst, and pretzels. Generally held on 3rd Avenue on the Upper East Side, call 212-809-4900 for information.


Pagan Pride Day Harvest Celebration

This celebration is dedicated to ending religious discrimination and prejudice through community activism, charity, and education. Held at Battery Park, you can get more information about this unique event by calling 212-561-0491.


Union Square Autumn Fair

Celebrate the season at the Union Square Autumn Fair with the boutiques, merchants, restuarnts and vendors who line the Park. In addition to the “locals” more than 200 vendors are on hand to ply their wares. A great way to spend a brisk fall day. For more information, call 212-809-4900.


New York’s Village Halloween Parade

Get dressed up and join the thousands of other people who take part in one of the wildest parades ever. Over 50 bands serenade paraders as they pass through the streets. The parade starts at Spring Street on 6th Avenue and runs all the way up to 21st Street. After the parade, Webster Hall (22nd Street) provides the perfect place for costumed revelers to celebrate. If you don’t want to join in by wearing a costume, you can line the parade route and watch some of the most extravagant costumes since Marde Gras. The parade starts at 7pm on Halloween, so if you want to take part, arrive by 6:30.