Festivals, concerts & meetings continued…

Founded By Broadway, a Free Times Square Concert

Sept 7
Duffy Square, between West 46th and 47th Streets, Manhattan
Website: NYC Broadway Week
Join a spectacular free concert marking 400 years of New York City, featuring performances from 23 Broadway shows kicking off NYC Broadway Week right in the heart of Times Square, rain or shine.

Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 (every Sunday in September)
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel (site of Woodstock)
Website: bethelwoodscenter.org
Farm-fresh produce, crafts, and live music come together in a family-friendly celebration of the season, surrounded by the history of Woodstock.

Rochester Fringe Festival

Sept 10–21
Downtown Rochester
Website: rochesterfringe.com
One of the largest multi-arts festivals in New York State, featuring everything from comedy and dance to theater, circus arts, and music, spread across dozens of downtown venues.

Feast of San Gennaro

Sept 11–21
Mulberry Street, Little Italy, Manhattan
Website: sangennaro.nyc
A vibrant neighborhood celebration with parades, sausage-and-pepper stands, cannoli contests, religious processions, and live music

Harvest Festival – Sharon Springs

Sept 14–15
Main Street, Sharon Springs
Website: sharonspringschamber.org
A charming small-town festival with crafts, regional food, local vendors, and entertainment that draws visitors from across the Capital Region.

Adirondack Balloon Festival

Sept 18–21
Floyd-Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury (near Lake George)
Website: adirondackballoonfest.org
Watch the skies fill with colors as around 100 balloons take off in one of the most beautiful hot-air balloon festivals in the Northeast

Apple Harvest Festival – Ithaca

Sept 26–28
Downtown Ithaca Commons
Website: downtownithaca.com
This three-day festival celebrates everything apple such as pies, cider, donuts alongside live performances, local crafts, and the flavor of the Finger Lakes in autumn.

New York Renaissance Faire

Weekends through Sept 28
600 Route 17A, Tuxedo Park
Website: renfair.com/ny
A step back into Elizabethan times with jousting knights, costumed performers, artisan markets, and hearty fare like giant turkey legs. Perfect for families and fantasy fans.

Adirondack Oktoberfest at Whiteface Mountain

Oct 4–5
Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington
Website: whiteface.com
Celebrate Bavarian style at the base of Whiteface with German beer, music, dancing, and stunning autumn mountain views. Lederhosen optional!

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

Oct 4–5
Cantine Field, Saugerties
Website: hvgf.org
Everything garlic: braids, sauces, oils, garlic ice cream, plus live music and crafts. A pungent and beloved tradition in the Hudson Valley.

Cooperstown PumpkinFest Regatta

Oct 5
Otsego Lake, Cooperstown
Website: pumpkinfest.org
Watch competitors paddle across the lake in giant, hollowed-out pumpkins.

4th Annual Abolition Walk

October 11
Website: https://www.abolitionroad.org/
Walk with us and trace a portion of the footsteps of 104 abolitionists who escaped an angry pro-slavery mob in Utica in October 1835

Harvest Moon Cider Festival

Oct 11–12
Fly Creek Cider Mill, Fly Creek (near Cooperstown)
Website: flycreekcidermill.com
Celebrate apple season with fresh-pressed cider, tastings, hayrides, and fall family fun at one of the region’s most charming cider mills.

New York Comic Con 2025

Oct 9–12
Javits Center, Manhattan
Website: newyorkcomiccon.com
Geeks, pop-culture fans, and cosplayers unite! Expect exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, artist showcases, and sneak peeks at upcoming movies and shows.

Open House New York Weekend

Oct 17–19
Across the five boroughs, NYC
Website: ohny.org
Unlock hidden gems and iconic spots via behind-the-scenes tours at 300 locations, historic buildings, architectural wonders, and creative spaces usually closed to the public.

Fall for Dance Festival

Oct (dates TBA)
New York City Center, Manhattan
Website: nycitycenter.org
Experience world-class performances by the Stuttgart Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, tango projects, and more, all with every seat priced at just $30.

New York Wine & Food Festival

Oct 16–19
Various venues, Manhattan
Website: nycwff.org
Celebrity chefs, gourmet tastings, wine seminars, and culinary showcases make this the premier food festival of the season.

Sleepy Hollow Halloween Events

All October
Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown
Website: visitsleepyhollow.com
From haunted hayrides to the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Sleepy Hollow embraces its spooky fame with family-friendly frights and Headless Horseman lore.