Fall in NYC
With cinematic foliage arched over nearly every street, fall in NYC is a stunning spectacle. Catch new cultural seasons, Broadway shows and the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Fall 2026 Arts Guide
Discover this season’s best arts and culture exhibits and performances throughout the five boroughs.
HOTELS ALONG THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ROUTE
The hotels listed are directly on the Macy's parade route, each offering different room categories and parade-viewing options, based on availability.
CULTURAL THINGS TO DO THIS FALL
ENJOY FALL SPORTS AND OUTDOORS
GREAT NYC FALL LOCATIONS
FALL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Nov 27, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027
Upper East Side
Performing Arts
Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus returns to New York City for the holiday season.
Oct 20, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027
Midtown West
Sports
New York Knicks Basketball
The reigning NBA champs, fresh off their first title since 1973, look forward to more success in the 2026–27 season.
Oct 21, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027
Downtown Brooklyn
Sports
Brooklyn Nets Basketball
The Brooklyn Nets are the up-and-comer in terms of local NBA teams. They play at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Oct 15, 2027 - Oct 17, 2027
Citywide
Events & Festivals
Open House New York
Get access to hundreds of venues not ordinarily open to the public.
Oct 1, 2026 - Apr 10, 2027
Midtown West
Sports
New York Rangers Hockey
New York City’s NHL team, which plays in Madison Square Garden, open the new season against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Oct 13, 2023 - Ongoing
Upper East Side
Museums & Galleries
People, Place, and Influence: The Collection at 100
See a survey of what makes the Museum of the City of New York an indispensable keeper of NYC history.
Oct 10, 2026 - Mar 1, 2027
Midtown West
Outdoors & Recreation
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
The City’s most famous ice-skating rink is a holiday must-visit during fall and winter.
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
Harlem
Museums & Galleries
Tom Lloyd
This exhibition marks the Studio Museum's reopening with the work of an artist who was part of their inaugural show.
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
Richmond Town
Museums & Galleries
Shoes: Two Centuries of Style and Function
Explore 200 years of changing fashion, labor and identity through footwear at this Historic Richmond Town exhibit.
Sep 13, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Not in New York City
Sports
New York Giants Football
The Giants are one of NYC's two National Football League teams. The team plays at MetLife Stadium, a quick train or bus ride from Manhattan.
Sep 20, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Not in New York City
Sports
New York Jets Football
The Jets are one of NYC's two National Football League teams. See them in action at MetLife Stadium, a short train or bus ride from Manhattan.
Nov 27, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027
Upper West Side
Performing Arts
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet mounts its annual holiday performance of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies.