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Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2026, making it a great year to experience the Village Halloween Parade in Manhattan. The 53rd annual parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on October 31 and brings thousands of costumed participants, performers, musicians, dancers, and spectators to the streets of Greenwich Village. The theme for the 2026 parade is "Body & Soul."

One of the things that makes the Village Halloween Parade unique is that visitors can do more than simply watch. Anyone wearing a costume is w...[Read More]

For a fun fall day with a great New York City backdrop, head to Governors Island for Pumpkin Point on October 24 and 25, 2026. The annual fall festival takes place at Nolan Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, transforming the historic area into a seasonal destination just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan.

Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkin to take home, with a limit of one pumpkin per person per household. Costumes are encouraged, and trick-or-treating is planned a...[Read More]

The New York Botanical Garden is a great destination for visitors who want to enjoy New York's fall colors while taking a break from the busy streets of the city. The Garden spans 250 acres and includes extensive plant collections, gardens, walking paths, and the Thain Family Forest, the largest remaining tract of old-growth forest in New York City. As temperatures cool, the landscape becomes an especially scenic place for an autumn walk.

Fall visitors can explore seasonal highlights throughout t...[Read More]

For visitors planning a trip to Manhattan this fall, Central Park offers a classic New York City experience. The park's 843 acres provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy crisp autumn weather, and the Central Park Conservancy highlights several areas that are particularly impressive during the fall foliage season. Popular spots for viewing the changing leaves include the North Woods, the Ramble, the Reservoir, and the area surrounding the Lake.

Fall is also a great time to explore some of Central...[Read More]

Looking for some Halloween fun in Brooklyn? There are some great seasonal activities happening right here in Coney Island, just a short distance from Harbor Motor Inn.

Halloween Harvest at Luna Park

September 18 – November 1, 2026

Luna Park in Coney Island is celebrating the season with its annual Halloween Harvest. The park is transformed for fall with pumpkins, hay bales and Halloween decorations, along with seasonal activities, live entertainment and, of course, Luna Park's famous ri...[Read More]