Things to Do in October
1. Hole in the Wall and Isla & Co. will Celebrate International Coffee Day with a $2 Flat Whites on 10/1
Hole in the Wall in Murray Hill (445 E 35th St.) and Isla & Co. in Williamsburg (107 N. 12th St.) will celebrate International Coffee Day on Sunday, October 1st by serving up $2 Flat Whites featuring coffee from Hole in the Wall Coffee Co. during this global celebration of everyone's favorite bean. The deal will be available from 11am to 1pm on Sunday, October 1st while supplies last.
2. Celebrate National Taco Day at Bar Bruno on 10/4 with a Trio of Tacos for $10.04
Head to Bar Bruno, which has locations in Greenpoint (560 Manhattan Avenue) and Carroll Gardens (520 Henry Street), on National Taco Day by indulging in a trio of delicious Carnitas, Fish or Veggie Tacos for $10.04 on 10/4. The bar, which is also known for its wide variety of margaritas served in skull glasses, will also have Bacon, Egg & Churro Pancake Tacos on the menu for the special occasion in addition to dessert nachos and much, much more.
3. Experience Trusted Mic at Somewhere Nowhere with The Rakiem Walker Project Band on 10/5
Trusted Mic, featuring live Hip-Hop music from The Rakiem Walker Project Band- the ultimate authentic sound from Harlem- is now in residence every Thursday at 6pm at Somewhere Nowhere (112 W 25th Street). Rakiem Walker is an accomplished saxophonist and musical director born in Brooklyn and raised in Harlem and the Bronx. He has toured with Lisa Simone Kelly, and was the musical director of Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club, owned by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Expect weekly surprise performances, great vibes, classic cocktails, dinner, and most importantly- dancing. More information can be found by visiting, https://somewherenowherenyc.com/. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
4. Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch Hosts Hoppy Hallowine at Pollyn on 10/7
Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch will host Hoppy Hallowine at Pollyn (115 Broadway at the Corner of Bedford and Broadway) every Saturday through Halloween weekend with festivities for the whole family! Visit the patch for a day full of fun anytime between 2pm and 8pm, to enjoy activities like pumpkin carving and painting with all supplies included and clean up provided. Browse their exceptional collection of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, including fancy gourds and tons of Halloween decor. When night falls, the party begins with access to a bar menu featuring beer and wine, as well as music from a live guest DJ from 8 p.m and on. Find more information by visiting, https://gregstrees.com/
5. Sample hard cider and snacks at Food Karma’s annual CiderFeast event.
We will be kicking off Cider Week New York in style with tastings from twenty cidermakers based in New York and beyond. The all-inclusive event will also feature snacks like bread, cheese and apple pie plus amazing 24-month aged ham from Dakota Hams. VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale now.:
VIP Session: ($75 + fee) includes early admission at 12:00 PM for an extra hour of tasting including rare New York state ciders, a guided aged country ham tasting with Pig Perfect author Peter Kaminsky, welcome drinks, select cheeses and first bites. Featuring a custom, 24-month aged, traditional country ham by Dakota Hams in Nancy, Kentucky sliced by Master Ham NYC plus an heirloom apple education from Original Sin.
General Admission: ($55 + fee) all-inclusive food and drink tasting tickets with 6:00 PM entry
LOCATION
Industry City Brooklyn. Courtyard 1/2, 11232
6. Experience EMRG Media’s 11th Annual Event Planner Expo and After Party at Nebula 10/10-10/12
The 11th Annual Event Planner Expo, presented by EMRG Media, is set to take place in NYC from October 10-12, 2023. This is the premier conference for the events and marketing industry with over 3,000 attendees expected including event producers, corporate decision makers, and industry professionals. Keynote speakers for this year's event include Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia and Marcy Blum, an Author and Wedding Planner. The Expo will showcase more than 150 top venues and event services at Metropolitan Pavilion, with two floors of exhibitors, VIP lounges, fireside chats, and a new Hospitality Lounge for networking. It provides opportunities to create strategic partnerships and foster business growth. The event begins with an opening party, followed by educational sessions and networking opportunities on subsequent days, culminating in an after-party at Nebula (135 W 41st St). To purchase tickets, starting at $70, visit https://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/
7. Gear up for an exhilarating Stein Holding Contest this weekend in celebration of Oktoberfest at Ainslie (199 Bowery)!
Starting on Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th at 8pm, Ainslie will host a thrilling showdown where participants can test their strength and endurance by holding their Stein upright the longest. The festivities kick off with the ceremonial tapping of the Oktoberfest keg on Friday prior to the contest, marking the beginning of their exciting Italian Week. The contest will end after the following Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th and winners will be rewarded with $250 in gift certificates. If beer is not your thing – sign up for Ainslie's Instagram selfie competition, encouraging patrons to capture their favorite spots in the restaurant and post their selfies. The picture with the highest number of likes will earn its creator a prize of $1,000 in gift certificates, while anyone amassing over 100 likes will receive $50 in gift certificates, making this Oktoberfest celebration an event not to be missed! Find more information by visiting, https://ainsliebowery.com/
8. Experience Taste of Sunnyside on 10/15
The 2023 Taste of Sunnyside Restaurant Crawl on Sunday, October 15th will spotlight the diverse flavors and hidden gems of Sunnyside, Queens from 2pm-7pm. Taste of Sunnyside is back for its 13th year and better than ever as an open-air restaurant crawl celebrating the resilience of this unique neighborhood. With over 40 local restaurants and breweries in participation, and a block party on 46th Street (between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue) with live music, a local artists exhibition, and family friendly activities, there is something for everyone at Taste of Sunnyside. This annual food crawl offers you a taste of Latin, Italian, French, Asian, Middle Eastern cuisines and more! Participating restaurants include Chakra Cafe, Danubius, De Mole, Sweet Avenue and Riko Peruvian. Each bar or restaurant you visit will have exclusive food and/or drink samples exclusively for ticket holders. In addition to October 15th’s festivities, all Taste of Sunnyside ticket holders will have access to the official kick-off party on Thursday, October 5th from 6pm-8pm at QBK Sports (41-20 39th Street). Tickets are $50 plus taxes and fees and can be purchased by visiting Taste of Sunnyside Tickets.
**Check in for the event will be at Lowery Plaza at 40th Street and Queens Boulevard and 46th Street and Queens Boulevard. Guests will be provided with recommended routes to experience each ‘taste’ on the crawl. Two trollies and an ADA compliant bus will be available for those who would like transportation along the event route.
9. Slice Out Hunger Presents: Pizza on the Pier at Fornino on 10/15
Brooklyn favorite Fornino (Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park) is proud to partner with Slice out Hunger to host a pizza party of epic proportions on Sunday, October 15! This event features 30+ of NYC's top pizza makers baking off exclusive, specialty pizzas all day. The afternoon is split into three 90-minute sessions. Grab a ticket for 1, 2, or even all 3 sessions to max out your pizza experience! Attendees will have access to unlimited pizza, the chance to connect with NYC's top pizza makers, pizza making lessons, prizes, and more! Presale tickets are available now, and close on 10/14/23 at 11:45PM EST. A limited number of tickets will be available day-off. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: https://sliceouthunger.org/pizza-on-the-pier
10. Tastes of Brooklyn Presents: Tastes of Carroll Gardens 10/21
Tastes of Brooklyn invites you to create your own personal food and drink tour along the brownstone-lined streets of picturesque Carroll Gardens on Saturday, October 21. Each ticket allows you four tastes to choose from any of the array of participating establishments from their Taste Map. Participating venues include classic Carroll Gardens restaurants like Bar Bruno, Caputo's Fine Foods, Smith and Vine and more! See all participating venues on the Tastes of Carroll Gardens map HERE, and know that as you enjoy exceptional culinary talent in Brooklyn you are also supporting Seeds in the Middle, a foundation that aims to erase food desserts by building multiple farm stands in Brooklyn so everyone has equal access to fruits and vegetables. Tickets start at $43 and are available at http://tastesofbrooklyn.com/
11. Celebrate Rytoberfest, A Party for Ryans at Clinton Hall in Williamsburg on October 21st
Oktoberfest may be ending soon, but Rytoberfest has only just begun. All Ryans are invited to Clinton Hall in Williamsburg (247 Metropolitan Ave) on Saturday, October 21st beginning at 6pm to pay homage to the name and celebrate where the beers will be flowing and the Bryans won’t be going. The Ryan who travels farthest to attend will receive a coveted handshake trophy, which will be announced at 9pm. All ages are welcome to attend. They’ll have root beer available for the underage Ryans, who may be accompanied by a non-Ryan guardian throughout the event. There will also be 15% off stays at Pod Hotels Williamsburg, which is directly attached to Clinton Hall, using promo code RYTOBERFEST.
More information can be found by visiting, https://www.meetup.com/ryanmeetup/events/296347747/
12. Experience Mel Debarge at Somewhere Nowhere on 10/26
Kick off Halloween Weekend on Thursday, October 26 at Somewhere Nowhere (112 W 25th St) with Mel Debarge, a New York City-based DJ and household fixture on the international fashion scene. Tickets start at $40.17 and are selling fast, so grab yours today at: https://www.halloweenweekend.com/. To purchase a VIP Table, please visit: Mel Debarge Tables. For further questions, please contact info@elgruposn.com.
13. Attend The Villains' Ball ft. Brandi Cyrus x Nathan Leong at Somewhere Nowhere on 10/27
Embrace your inner evil at The Villains’ Ball on Friday, October 27 at Somewhere Nowhere (112 W 25th St). HalloweenWeekend.com is serving the most wicked party vibes with music by Brandi Cyrus x Nathan Leong, and opening DJ set by Mock. Villain-themed costumes are highly recommended. Darkness will reign starting at 10PM ’til late. Tickets start at $64.89 and are selling fast, so head to Dice to grab yours today at: https://www.halloweenweekend.com/. To purchase a VIP Table, please visit: www.sevenrooms.com/events/somewherenowhere. For further questions, please contact info@elgruposn.com.
14. Experience The Halloween Sunset Party ft. DJ Pickle at Somewhere Nowhere on 10/28
Join us on Saturday, October 28th at Somewhere Nowhere NYC (112 W 25th St) for a Halloween Weekend Sunset Party from 4PM until 10PM, brought to you by HalloweenWeekend.com and Rose Gold. Harness the Halloween Energy as you dance to tracks from masked DJ Pickle while the full moon rises. Dress to impress- costumes are highly encouraged. This event is 21+ and tickets are recommended, grab yours today by visiting https://www.halloweenweekend.com/. For further questions, please contact info@elgruposn.com.
15. Open The Book of the Forbidden ft. Rick Wonder x Firpo at Somewhere Nowhere on 10/28
On Saturday, October 28th, HalloweenWeekend.com and El Grupo SN will present The Book of the Forbidden, a Halloween themed party, at Somewhere Nowhere NYC with music by Rick Wonder and Firpo. The haunting begins at 10PM and goes ‘til late. Costumes are highly recommended. Tickets start at $64.89 and are selling fast, so grab yours today at: https://www.halloweenweekend.com/.To book a VIP Table, please visit: www.sevenrooms.com/events/somewherenowhere. For further questions, please contact info@elgruposn.com.
16. Party at The Forbidden Palace at Slate on 10/28
This Halloween Weekend, uncover the secrets of the Forbidden Palace at Slate (54 W 21st St) on Saturday, October 28th, with live music! The haunting fun, presented by The Lure Group, begins at 8 p.m. and the celebration will run ‘til late with an open Vodka bar set from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Costumes are highly recommended. Early bird tickets start at $20 and are selling fast, so grab yours at: www.SlateTickets.com.
17. Enter The Forbidden Garden at Somewhere Nowhere on 10/29
Join us for The Forbidden Garden- NYC’s hottest, darkest Halloween party at Somewhere Nowhere (112 W 25th St) on Sunday, October 29. Costumes are highly recommended. The garden gates open at 10PM, and all bar reservations must arrive before Midnight for guaranteed entrance. Tickets start at $40.17 and are available here: https://www.halloweenweekend.com/. To purchase a VIP Table, please visit www.sevenrooms.com/events/somewherenowhere. For further questions, please contact info@elgruposn.com.
18. Experience Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Twilight Harbor at Brooklyn Navy Yard on 10/28
Grab your tickets to NYC's largest Halloween Party, Twilight Harbor, featuring the long-awaited U.S. return of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike at Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, October 28th. This special night is presented by Ignite Group and Nebula. Brooklyn Navy Yard will be transformed into a visually-stunning 104,000 square foot playground that combines killer DJ sets, captivating lights and special effects to create the spookiest, immersive Halloween scene in NYC. Tickets are officially on sale and can be purchased exclusively from the ticketing platform http://get-in.com/en/ignitegroup. VIP SkyDeck Experiences are also available in collaboration with Nebula Nightclub for those looking for an elevated night out. For VIP table inquiries, email: Skydeck@Nebulanewyork.com. Doors for this event open at 8:30pm, with the party going until 4am. For the latest information, or to purchase tickets, please visit https://get-in.com/en/
19. BloodManor NYC Celebrates 20 Years of Terror, And This Year Promises Unprecedented Horror and Excitement!
BloodManor, New York City’s premier haunted attraction, is thrilled to announce its 20th year anniversary, marking two decades of spine-chilling scares and thrilling entertainment. As the pioneers of the haunted house experience, BloodManor has become a staple in NYC for the Halloween season, delighting and terrifying millions of visitors over the years. In honor of this momentous holiday season, BloodManor has prepared another year of unforgettable theatrical quality production, with three new rooms, all NEW costumes created by the designers of NYC’s ultimate Halloween store Abracadabra, trained actors, set designers, and make-up artists. This year’s experience will leave visitors more afraid and excited than ever! The 20th-anniversary season will showcase an array of horrifying attractions, mind-bending theatrics, and bone-chilling surprises, ensuring a night of terror unlike any other.
BloodManor's most infamous and hair-raising attractions will return, revamped, and amplified to intensify the fear factor. Visitors will confront their deepest fears as they journey through dark, sinister corridors filled with twisted characters and jump scares at every turn. As an industry leader, BloodManor incorporates state-of-the-art special effects, bringing unparalleled realism to the haunting experience. Visitors will find themselves immersed in a nightmare fueled by technology that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Each attraction within the “house” will be based on carefully crafted, original storylines, transporting visitors into eerie and macabre worlds. From cursed mansions to abandoned asylums, every theme promises to invoke terror and adrenaline.Dates: BloodManor is open every weekend and some weekdays from Thursday, September 29th through Saturday, November 4th.
Tickets: Timed-entry tickets can be purchased online at BloodManor.com or at the door. You can also follow BloodManor’s Instagram for real-time information, images, videos, and real-life experiences
19. Get Spooky at Daintree’s Fright Night Halloween Party on 10/27
Experience thrills at Daintree during their Friday Night Halloween Party on Friday, October 27th atop of Hotel Hendricks (25 W. 38th Street) in Midtown Manhattan. Add a little sparkle and luxury to your spooky itinerary by reveling in Daintree’s one-of-a-kind view of NYC’s skyline, sipping carefully curated seasonal cocktails and jamming out to music from a Guest DJ throughout the evening. Between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m., guests can party while enjoying Aussie-Asian cuisine fusion like Chicken Salt and Seaweed Popcorn, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Kangaroo Skewers and tempting plates of Oysters and drink reimagined New York classics, or distinct Australian wines. Find more information and purchase tickets, starting at by visiting https://vibestub.com
20. Attend Daintree’s Tower of Terror Halloween Party on 10/28
Get spooked at Daintree during their Tower of Terror Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28th, atop of Hotel Hendricks (25 W. 38th Street) in Midtown Manhattan. Make your Halloween itinerary glamorous with Daintree’s one-of-a-kind view of NYC’s skyline, refreshing seasonal cocktails and music from a Guest DJ throughout the evening. The party begins at 10 p.m. and includes a special Aussie-Asian cuisine fusion menu with highlights like Chicken Salt and Seaweed Popcorn, Ahi Tuna Tartare, Kangaroo Skewers, tempting plates of Oysters and reimagined cocktail classics, or distinct Australian wines. Find more information and purchase tickets, starting at by visiting https://www.vibestub.com/e/daintree1028
