October is bubbling over with bushels of free things to do in NYC. Naturally, we’ve got a spooky pile of free Halloween activities, but that’s not all the cost-free fun happening in NYC this month. Our calendar is bursting with free harvest and fall festivals, including Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Harvest Fest.
October also boasts events like Open House New York, and the second annual City of Forest Day. There are even two adorable operas for babies: IuzAzul and Camille’s Rainbow!
Read on for 53 free things to do in New York City this October, including events in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Find more top events on our best-of-October list. Of course, our Guide to Fall Activities and New York City Halloween Guide have all the seasonal must-do’s.