With the summer heat gone, fall is a perfect time to explore the best of New York City. Enjoy the brilliant colors of fall and crisp cool air as you check out great spots for leaf-peeping, catch seasonal events and taste some apple cider donuts at NYC’s farmers markets.

NYC Broadway Week
Score theater tickets for less with Broadway Week, a twice-annual half-price sale for tickets to most Broadway productions (September 4-17, 2023).

The Armory Show
One of the world’s biggest international art fairs returns at the Javits Center. If you want a comprehensive look at the latest trends in contemporary art, a visit to the Armory Show is a must. The exhibitors taking part in this year’s festivities number 240 art galleries from more than 30 countries (September 8-10, 2023).

New York Fashion Week
From designer look books featuring the latest collections to front row tickets at Spring Studios, experience the excitement and energy of the fashion runway and attend one of the many NYFW events taking place in NYC during September 7-13, 2023.

The Feast of San Gennaro
Don’t miss out on the annual Feast of San Gennaro celebration in Little Italy where you can eat some of the best Italian restaurants in the city, watch colorful parades, enjoy live entertainment and a cannoli eating contest (September 14-24, 2023).

Leaf-Peeping in Central Park
Take a stroll in the park in the crisp cool air and enjoy some of the brilliant colors of fall. Start at the Conservatory Water, near the entrance at Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street, then continue to the 38-acre Ramble in the middle of the park and then trek to the North Woods for a nice rustic landscape and end at the Great Hill for some majestic red, yellow and orange leaves.

NYC’s Farmers Markets
As fall hits, there are probably a few things you start craving – like apple cider donuts. Stock up on all things apple this fall at NYC’s open-air markets.

Beyond The Light
Ignite your imagination at ARTECHOUSE’s Beyond the Light, a new immersive art experience in Chelsea in collaboration with NASA. Through experiential storytelling, learn how human innovation has enabled us to see beyond our imaginations and into the furthest reaches of the cosmos (Running through November 5, 2023).

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The annual pageant of giant balloons, floats, marching bands, Broadway performances and celebs return for the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 23, 2023.