10 Things to Do in New York City This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Arts & Culture

Riverside Orchestra Fall Concert

The Riverside Orchestra opens its season with a fall concert of passionate and reflective programming.

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:30 PM · Upper West Side, NY

Dover Quartet Concert

The Philadelphia-based Dover Quartet performs Dvořák and Brahms alongside a special orchestration of Rattle Songs by Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, presented by Peoples' Symphony Concerts.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 Doors 6:45 PM, concert 7:30 PM · 40 Irving Place, Manhattan

Music & Nightlife

Trick or Drink NYC Halloween Bar Crawl

A three-day Halloween bar crawl at DROM, with tickets starting at $30.

Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 · DROM

Daddy Rabbit Halloween Costume Party

A Halloween costume party at Berimbau Brazilian Table on 36th Street, billed as an underground jazz speakeasy.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM · Berimbau Brazilian Table - 36th Street, 3 W 36th St., New York

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band plays City Winery Pier 57, listed as a fundraiser event.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · City Winery Pier 57, New York City

Family-Friendly

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

The legendary family-friendly holiday show returns with the Radio City Rockettes, running through January 4, 2027.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Midtown West

Festivals & Special Events

Trick or Streets 2026

NYC DOT's fifth annual Halloween and harvest-themed programming transforms Open Streets and plazas into pedestrian-friendly destinations, free to attend.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM · New York, NY

Free Events

Madewell Reading Room Outpost

Take a book, leave a book at Madewell's Reading Room outposts in SoHo, Flatiron, the Upper East Side and on Columbus Avenue.

Through Friday, November 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Madewell SoHo, Flatiron, Upper East Side and Columbus Ave stores

Sports

Paragon Sports Race Shirt Customization

Paragon Sports offers free name pressing on race day shirts for NYC runners, in partnership with ASICS.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Paragon Sports, Broadway, New York

Food & Drink

Halloween Cookie Decorating: New York City

A hands-on Halloween cookie decorating session on the terrace of Hyatt Place Chelsea, with tickets from $69.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · The Terrace @ Hyatt Place New York Chelsea