★ Madison Avenue Fall Gallery Walk
ARTnews and Madison Avenue's galleries host the annual free Fall Gallery Walk spanning 42 international galleries between East 57th and East 86th Streets.
17 Things to Do in New York City This Week · October 1–4, 2026
Top Picks This Week
★ Latin Food Fest
New York's original Latin food festival and the unofficial NYC celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month returns under the viaduct in West Harlem.
★ Good Eggs ft. Mark Normand
Time Out NY's pick for one of the best weekly comedy shows in the city, headlined by Mark Normand with Jourdain Fisher and more at the East Village location.
Free Events
Kathleen King 'Iconic Imaginations' Opening at Viridian Artists
Opening reception for Kathleen King's 'Iconic Imaginations,' curated by Lola Shepard, at Viridian Artists gallery in Chelsea.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Viridian Artists, 548 W 28th St, Suite 632, Chelsea
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Louis Vuitton First Fridays at the Frick
Spend a free Friday evening at the Frick Collection with live jazz, drop-in drawing, drinks, bites in the Garden Court, and after-hours gallery access.
Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM · The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street, Manhattan
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Broadway Hits on the Big Screen at Hudson Yards
Free outdoor screenings of Broadway hits on the iconic 30-foot Big Screen at Hudson Yards Public Square & Gardens, featuring Chicago on October 2.
Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM · Public Square & Gardens, Hudson Yards, 11th Avenue
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Amika: Crowns in Bloom
A free contemporary art exhibition celebrating hair curated by Auttrianna Ward, featuring an intergenerational group of artists across painting, sculpture, and more as part of NY Art Fair Week.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · 526 W 26th St, Chelsea
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Festivals & Special Events
Taste of Iceland 2026
A free three-day festival showcasing Icelandic food and drink, nature, literature, live music, and storytelling across New York City.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:30 PM · Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue & various NYC locations
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Arts & Culture
Food & Drink
Bake It Nice @ Eleven Madison Park
EMP's pastry chef serves flaky, buttery plant-based pastries including viral Madison Square croissants in seasonal fall flavors every Saturday outside Eleven Madison Park.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Eleven Madison Park, 11 Madison Ave, Flatiron
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Latin Food Fest
New York's original Latin food festival and the unofficial NYC celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month returns under the viaduct in West Harlem.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 12:00 PM · Under the Viaduct, W 133rd Street and 12th Avenue, West Harlem
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NYC Wine & Food Festival
The annual festival at the Seaport features more than 50 events including cooking classes and intimate dinners with celebrity chefs.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · The Seaport, Manhattan
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Music & Nightlife
Good Eggs ft. Mark Normand
Time Out NY's pick for one of the best weekly comedy shows in the city, headlined by Mark Normand with Jourdain Fisher and more at the East Village location.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00 PM · New York Comedy Club, East Village
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Jorge Cremades Presenta: Desempleado Del Mes
Spanish comedian Jorge Cremades brings his stand-up show 'Desempleado Del Mes' to Broadway Comedy Club for one night only.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:00 PM · Broadway Comedy Club, Times Square area
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Deray Davis – 4 Shows at City Winery
Stand-up comedian Deray Davis performs four shows over two nights at City Winery Pier 57.
Friday, October 2, 2026 · City Winery, Pier 57, New York City
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Date Night
Family-Friendly