Amy Ellison

We're throwing the spookiness into high gear with events for Halloween in NYC. October is filled with costume parties, haunted houses, corn mazes, parades and even dog parades — and we're so ready! Don't bother breaking out your sewing kit, New York's greatest Halloween stores have plenty of options to make you look really spooky. Make sure to check out our NYC events in October too for even more activities to finish off the month in killer spirits.  Bookmark this link because we'll be updating this guide all autumn long. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in NYCThe 40 best Halloween songs of all timeThe best Halloween movies of all timeThe best Halloween events in the U.S.The best Halloween costume ideas in the U.S. for 2025

Sure, seeing New Yorkers walking around the city in costumes is a blast during the Halloween season. But seeing dogs in costumes takes the seasonal fun to a whole new level. From dogs dressed up like hot dog carts to pups pretending to be mythical creatures, the creativity knows no bounds. We've got the full rundown of pup-friendly Halloween events across the five boroughs. They're presented here in chronological order, so you can mark your calendar for a totally paw-some Halloween season in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best Halloween events for 2025 in NYC

As much as New Yorkers love their city, they want to be transported to another space and time — at least that's the trend museums, companies and artists are capitalizing on. Immersive exhibits, events and experiences are popping up all over NYC these days. From theatrical experiences to trippy digital art taking over massive spaces, there's no shortage of ways to be immersed in a different reality. With so many ways to be immersed, we decided it was high time to round up all the cool, immersive events, exhibits and experiences happening in NYC now and coming up soon so you won't miss the chance to experience something new and potentially mind-blowing. RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now

Want to cheer on your loved one in the biggest race of the year, the TCS New York City Marathon? The route is huge at 26.2 miles, so you need to plan on where you’ll watch them run. The 2025 NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 2, starting at 8am.  The entire city turns into a party to cheer on our the incredible runners. Below, find the full NYC Marathon route, its starting and stopping points and how to watch it live on TV. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC Marathon 2025 Where does the NYC Marathon route start? The route begins on Staten Island and exits Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. It takes runners through Brooklyn and then into Queens before entering Manhattan and The Bronx.  Where does the NYC Marathon route end? After a trip up into The Bronx, runners head back down into Manhattan and enter Central Park, where they finish. You can see the full route map here. Where can I watch the race? You can cheer on the runners across the five boroughs at the following spots: Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4): Catch runners as they exit the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and move along Fourth Avenue. Subway: R Fourth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (Mile 8): Subway: B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13): Claim sidewalk space along streets lined with shops and restaurants and encourage runners as they head toward the Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens. Subway: G, L, M, J Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The Pulaski B

Halloween enthusiasts start prepping for the holiday even before the first leaves start to turn. There’s so much to plan, from picking a pumpkin to finding the perfect costume and decorations. To really get in the mood for Halloween, these NYC ghost tours should be on the checklist, too. The city is full of legit spooky spots and haunted places, from cemeteries and haunted mansions to a crumbling hospital and tragedy-prone island. These NYC ghost tours will take you through all the nooks and crannies where real-life horrors and paranormal sightings happened right in our own backyard. Be warned, however: you may never look the same way at certain neighborhoods ever again. After uncovering local frights on an NYC ghost tour, you can opt for a more interactive screamfest at a haunted house, or just stay safely indoors with some popcorn and one of the best horror movies. RECOMMENDED:Cheap things to do in NYCThe best outdoor art in NYCThe best NYC night markets This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Autumn in New York just might be one of the best seasons of the year. We’re no longer melting from the summer heat, leisurely strolls become pleasurable again, thoughts turn to outdoor dining and spending time in NYC’s parks like our beloved Central Park, and best of all the leaves start to turn. The brilliant colors of fall can add a pep to your step as you breathe in the crisp cool air. So if you’re wondering where to see fall foliage in NYC, look no further. These spots around the city will be bursting with the reds, yellows and oranges of fall. You might think leaf-peeping is primarily for New Englanders, but New Yorkers have plenty of options for viewing the foliage in and around the city. From a stroll through a park to a train ride through the Adirondacks, natural beauty is definitely within reach. When planning your fall viewing, be sure to check out some apple-picking spots near NYC. And if New York City fall foliage is not enough, check out our guide to all the other great spots where you can see fall foliage in the US. Recommended: The best things to do this fall in NYC

Though the city is known as Brazil’s financial hub and a serious "concrete jungle," these labels don’t capture just how cosmopolitan and fascinating São Paulo can be. Its enormous size means that this isn't a city where you can show up and hope for the best: to make the most of it, you need to arrive with a plan. Sure, the city's glamorous restaurants and bars are renowned—but you can dig deeper to find underground parties in abandoned factories, alleyways inked with Brazil's best street art and lofty views over Ibirapuera park. Here are the best things to do in São Paulo. RECOMMENDED:🏡 The best Airbnbs in Rio de Janeiro📍 The best things to do in Rio de Janeiro🧳 The best cities in the world for 2024 At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Nailing down the best Halloween costume is like finding a needle in a haystack—you have to know where to look! You can cobble together a spooky look by shopping from NYC’s best thrift stores and flea markets, sure, but NYC has some of the best Halloween costume stores around, from Abracadabra to Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company. And often, these shops also sell Halloween decor (skeletons, bats, dismembered body parts, spider webs and all things creepy and crawly), too.  We’ve compiled a list of the best Halloween stores in NYC based on our experience, hopping from shop to shop to find the best costumes and decor. Once you’re set with Halloween trimmings, get in the spirit by checking out a haunted house or all the NYC-area Halloween events on tap. You can even pay a visit to some of the city’s real-life haunted places. But before all that, make sure your costume is on point and your decorations are spot on with a trip to the best Halloween stores in NYC.

While some of us spend fall dreaming of hot apple cider, hayrides and picking apples and pumpkins, others are eagerly planning for the upcoming terror-fest that is Halloween in NYC. In addition to finding a costume (check out the best Halloween stores in the city) and choosing which Halloween events to attend, it’s time to start thinking about all the haunted houses in NYC to hit up. These haunted houses are intense with thrills and chills that will shake you to your core. You’ll experience ghouls, gore and plenty of undead action, but don’t we all love a good scream around Halloween? If you’re looking for a real-life creep-out, there are plenty of haunted places and spooky spots in the city that will give you the willies any time of year, but these haunted houses in NYC offer peak terror that’s perfect for the Halloween season. So take in a few of the best horror movies and head out to celebrate the scariest time of year.

In the city that never sleeps, there are haunted places in NYC whose inhabitants might keep you up at night or heading home early. From historic haunted houses to long-time taverns, the tenants at these venues might give off an eerie feeling or prompt a sudden urge to change your plans. Fact or fiction, these personas of paranormal activity will put you on high alert if you’re brave enough to pay a visit or take ghost tours. So keep your eyes wide open while reading about some of the spookiest places in NYC and deciding what to do for Halloween. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Halloween in NYC

At the end of summer every year, the tennis world’s eyes turn to NYC, home to the U.S. Open, which is one of four major annual tennis tournaments. You might be hankering to get courtside to see the matches live, but find yourself having to settle for the next best thing—watching topspins and backhands while sipping something cold from the comfort of the city’s best neighborhood sports bars. But where should you go to watch them? In some places, you can watch for free and first-come, first-served, while others suggest reservations or require minimum spending. Here are nine great options for local sports bars, patios, restaurants and more that are offering a chance to catch the 2024 U.S. Open, which is happening from August 26 to September 8. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the U.S. Open in NYC

Dumbo, Brooklyn is home to arguably one of NYC's greatest glow-ups. The neighborhood, once dominated by aging warehouses, has been reimagined with upscale shops, apartment buildings, and offices that offer some of the best waterfront views of Manhattan (including the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge).  Aside from top-notch restaurants and renewed public spaces, the area draws awesome events throughout the year while the Dumbo Business Improvement District hosts community gatherings and weekend flea markets beneath the Manhattan Bridge. Speaking of markets, Time Out Market New York, a marketplace-style dining experience by yours truly, rounds out the flourishing food scene—treat yourself to meals from some of the top chefs in the city, order drinks from the venue’s various bars, and catch top-tier entertainment curated by Time Out New York's editors.  How to get to Dumbo, Brooklyn Take the 2/3 train to Clark Street, the A/C to High Street or the F train to York Street.

One of the borough's most celebrated musical events, BRIC JazzFest promises performances across two days, welcoming over 150 artists and 15,000 attendees to date. The 2025 BRIC JazzFest lineup brings together jazz world legends, rising stars, and emerging musical geniuses at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn on October 17-18. These artists are pushing the boundaries of the jazz genre, some through the lens and influence of hip hop and others through a musical style all their own. This year’s lineup features GRAMMY-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, Afrofuturist trumpeter Chief Adjuah, London saxophonist Nubya Garcia, bassist/composer Endea Owens, Afro-Cuban duo OKAN and more, all curated by Adrian Younge.

Join Brandon Collins' critically acclaimed show Drunk Black History for a special Halloween-themed edition at Isola Brooklyn on Tuesday, October 28. This one-of-a-kind, booze-fueled show will dive deep into the dark, gothic side of Black history.  This special Halloween edition will include costume prizes, a fun exploration of Black representation in horror films and hilarious commentary. The show features a star lineup of comedians, writers and experts who will recount stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black history (while hilariously tipsy). Expect plenty of laughs, drinks, twists and fascinating facts about Black culture and how its shaped what we drink and eat.  Tickets for this event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They can be purchased here. 

Bring your pup aboard this Circle Line boat for a howling good time on Saturday, October 25. The Pup Cruise, which invites all dogs and their humans aboard (preferably in costume), travels down the Hudson River, passing landmarks like Hudson Yards, One World Trade Center, High Line Park and the Statue of Liberty. During the 90-minute cruise, participate in a spirited pup costume contest judged by VIP guests. Plus, check out a mobile adoption event hosted by North Shore Animal League America back at Pier 83 from 10am to 2pm. In support of this partnership, 100% of Pup Cruise ticket sales will be donated to help save homeless animals. Tickets are $40 and are expected to sell out quickly. Purchase your ticket here. 

The Village Halloween Parade is fun and all, but does it have a plethora of puppies in adorable outfits? For that, you’ll have to head to this annual dog parade held this year on Sunday, October 19 (this year marks 35 years of this amazing event!). The getups are remarkably elaborate and conceptual—no surprise given the prizes up for grabs for Best in Show. This year's parade will feature adoptable rescue dogs from ASPCA, Social Tees, and Pup Starz who will serve as grand marshals. As a special event this year, artist Jordan Sondler will be popping up at Romeo's (118 St Marks) offering custom pet portraits during the parade. You can book ahead using the link here.  Festivities run from from 1-4pm. Though the exact parade route hasn't been announced, it typically runs on Avenue B from E. 6th Street to E. 14th Street, with staging on E. 7th Street between Avenue A and Avenue B.   Follow along on the Tompkins Square Park Dog Run's Instagram account for more info as the date approaches. Whether you're competing to be top dog or just watching from the sidelines, this canine contest can't be missed.

This isn't your grandma's Bingo game. Instead, head to the The Standard High Line for three nights of Bingo with a spooky twist this October. The Halloween edition of Not Your Standard Bingo is happening at The Standard High Line every Sunday at 9pm until October 26. Book a table for you and your crew for one of the following nights: October 12 is Michael Myers Bingo; October 19th is Halloweentown Bingo; and October 26 wraps up with Addams Family Bingo.

Stroll through Gowanus to visit the art studios of more than 500 artists, offering a rare glimpse inside former factories, warehouses and studio buildings of this vibrant neighborhood at the 29th Annual Gowanus Open Studios on October 18 and 19. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work, share their processes and showcase their latest projects. This year, get a chance to explore the first group of subsidized art studios as part of the Gowanus Rezoning are open; artists have moved in and ready to show visitors what they're working on.  Gowanus Open Studios will feature venues and studios from Pacific St. to 19th St. and from Smith St. to Fifth Ave. More than 10,000 printed maps will be distributed across the neighborhood to help visitors navigate the various locations. A digital map and directory of artists is available on artsgowanus.org.  

More than 100 businesses in the East Midtown district are throwing open their doors to welcome trick-or-treaters aged 12 and under and their families to their annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 31 from 3pm to 7pm. Families are invited to painting pumpkins at Sunrise at East 56th, get their faces painted, snap photos under the Maniac Pumpkin jack-o-lantern arch display at 919 3rd Avenue and, of course, go trick-or-treating at the participating businesses. Families can check in at one of two locations: 919 Third Avenue (56 Street) or Sunrise at E. 56th. You can check out more information at their website here. 

In the 23rd edition of Thirsty Girl Productions' world-renowned festival, burlesque artists from around the world pull out the stops (and tassels) to showcase the finest the art form has to offer on four successive nights.  More than 80 eye-popping performances from international leading burlesque and variety entertainers fill the stages at four nightclubs. The festival typically brings together over 2,500 enthusiastic audience members for live music, Join the party and enjoy a variety of international burlesque, drag, circus, music and burlesque bazaars.  Don't miss The Premiere Party at Chelsea's Racket NYC on October 10, followed by The Saturday Spectacular at Sony Hall on October 11. The fest wraps up with The Golden Pastie Awards at Le Poisson Rouge on October 12. Visit the festival website for a full list of performers. 

The 12th annual Diwali on the Hudson, New York City’s premier and longest-running Diwali party and charity event, returns on October 16 with a bigger-than-ever celebration—honoring the Desai Foundation’s impact on more than 10 million lives across rural India. The evening, bringing together some of New York's most vibrant community of philanthropists, creatives and entrepreneurs, will hosted by CBS News Correspondent Shanelle Kaul at HK Hall in Hell's Kitchen. Guests can look forward to delectable food, a premium open bar and a brand-new immersive photo booth installation designed for the perfect Diwali capture. Plus, see a live performance by Shevya, an electrifying South Asian artist blending traditional roots with modern beats. This milestone year follows the Desai Foundation's Times Square billboard takeover spotlighting its work in health, livelihood, and menstrual equity across India. 100% of ticket sales support the Desai Foundation’s programs. You can get your ticket here. 

Ooh and ahh (and aww) over the cute dogs in costumes at the Washington Square Park Dog Halloween event presented by The Farmer's Dog. From decked-out doodles to costumed corgis, all the goodest doggos will be dressed up in their finery for this fall festivity on Saturday, October 25. The parade starts at 12pm followed by the costume contest.  Entry is free, just be sure to register on-site on the day of the event starting at 9am. And heads up, try to get there early—the first 100 dogs to sign up get a free treat bag!

Dress up your pet for Barktoberfest's costume contest—and you could win some pretty epic prizes. DOWNTOWN Magazine is hosting this adorable dog costume contest on Pier 57's nearly two-acre Rooftop Park on Saturday, October 25. Here are examples of the prizes you can win: a Nobu Restaurant dinner for two, a Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown one-night stay with breakfast in bed, a pet photography package with Josh Owens, or a Classic Harbor Line Fall Foliage Cruise for two.  Even if you don't have a pet, all are invited to watch and can enjoy the festivities amongst spectacular views of the Hudson River and Lower Manhattan (costumes for humans are encouraged, too!). This year’s event will showcsae Muddy Paws Rescue, a local foster-based dog rescue organization. Check in is at 11am and the show begins at 12pm. The event is free, but registration is required to participate. 

Enjoy an early-bird hour of comedy with acclaimed NYC stand-ups inside a cool venue. Host Tom Delgado, a comedian, actor, tour guide and New York City history buff, leads a night of laughs at the New York Historical with a rotation of Gotham's finest comedians for four Friday nights in October. Pay-as-you-wish hours are from 5pm to 8pm, so come early or stay late to explore exhibitions from The New York Historical like "Blacklisted: An American Story" and "The New York Sari." No registration is required and seating is first come, first served. Here are all the dates for October:  - October 10, 6–7 pm - October 17, 6–7 pm - October 24, 6–7 pm - October 31, 6–7 pm

If the popularity of certain podcasts and documentaries is any indication, Americans are fascinated by learning about cults. A new exhibit at the Museum of Sex New York seizes on that topic with its exploration of nonconforming, experimental lifestyles and the marks they've left on our society.  From now until April 12, 2026, experience history and culture through the lens of American cults and communes at "Utopia: Three Centuries of Sexuality in American Cults and Communes." The two-story show features more than 300 artworks, photographs, films, records, garments and rare artifacts from 20 historical intentional communities.  RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now Curated by Jodi Willie—known for critically acclaimed films, documentaries and award-winning books—this groundbreaking exhibition traces how alternative spiritual communities across the United States have influenced and reimagined intimacy, gender and sexuality over the past several hundred years.  Both scholarly and immersive, the collection shows how mainstream norms were challenged by the art, sexuality and rituals formed in these communities. In doing so, they offered Americans alternative models of intimacy and belonging to identify with.  "Utopia" reframes the history of American spiritual subcultures through the lens of desire, intimacy and creative reinvention among the following communities, including: Shakers, Oneida Community, The Source Family, Church of All Worlds, Cockettes, Kerist

For those who have long romanticized the floating city of Venice, the Brooklyn Museum's new exhibit will only stoke those desires. Featuring a rare reunion of Claude Monet's iconic Venetian paintings, visitors are encouraged to "travel" to this dreamy destination and immerse themselves in art inspired by the city's timeless beauty.  "Monet and Venice" engages audiences through multi-sensory elements, including an original symphonic score inspired by Monet's Venice paintings by the Brooklyn Museum's composer in residence, Niles Luther. The collection marks New York's largest museum show dedicated to Monet in over 25 years, featuring 100 artworks, books and memorabilia, including 19 of Monet's paintings of Venice. It's the first dedicated exploration of these pieces since their debut in 1912. RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now When Claude Monet first visited the Italian city of Venice in 1908, he remarked the city was "too beautiful to be painted." Still, he set on his journey of capturing the city's interplay of land and sea.  Photo: Courtesy of The Brooklyn Museum As you enter the exhibit, you're immersed into Venice almost immediately with film and clips from the city, along with the sound of water lapping against boats. The multi-sensory elements feel transportative, letting you experience Venice's atmosphere first hand. This part of the show is produced by Brooklyn-based design and tech studio Potion, featuring film by Venice-based Joan Porcel St

In the year 2025, how we dress is still the highest form of free self expression—and the role that gender plays in fashion has broken norms, especially in the last decade. In a new exhibit from The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology, the road to this gender fluid fashion is examined, beginning in the 1900s.  Explore body image, dreams, desires, sexuality and the unconscious in almost 100 items of dress as part of the new, free exhibition "Dress, Dreams and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis" on view through January 4, 2026. This work explores the history of designers such as Azzedine Alaia, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Willy Chavarria, Bella Freud, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Gianna and Donatella Versace, Alexander McQueen and more.  RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now Organized both chronologically and thematically, the museum begins by tracing the historical relationship between fashion and the lifelong process of developing a self-image. The exhibition digs into Jacques Lacan's theory of the mirror stage and Didier Anzieu's concept of the skin ego, or a sense of self formed through sensations on the skin. Another major theme is our collective movement toward nonbinary and gender-fluid ideas and the ability to be open in society.  Photo by Casper Kofi, courtesy Viktor & Rolf For example, as you go through the exhibit, you can see there are no clear lines between what is "masculine" or "feminine" in these dresses. Large sp

Dancing penguins, trippy flamingos and colorful blocks make up just some of the surrealist scenes in ARTECHOUSE's new exhibit. Titled "SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render," this immersive art experience in Chelsea showcases surreal landscapes, digital worlds and trippy dream-like sequences accompanied by house music from Zedd.  The Fall 2025 show is part of ARTECHOUSE's on-going SUBMERGE series, where the former Chelsea Market boiler room space offers artists a chance to experiment with new aesthetics and technology in immersive storytelling, while letting audiences "submerge" themselves in the art. The exhibition features work from today's leading 3D artists in collaboration with Render Network Foundation. RECOMMENDED: Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now When you visit, start off upstairs and view the exhibition from above while sipping on special SUBMERGE-themed cocktails from the XR bar. Try the Soundwave Drop (brandy champagne with a tuft of cotton candy on top) or a Data Stream (a matcha cocktail with strawberry foam).  Once you get downstairs into the main room, you'll walk into what feels almost like a video game—trek through a forest of fluorescent purples and pinks while a beaming blue light rages in the distance. Float amongst hundreds of colorful block pieces and get introduced to characters reminiscent of Wii's old "Mii" games. Most of the exhibition doesn't correlate—each segment brings its own flair—but it flows seamlessly, like when dancing pengui

*NAILCON has been officially postponed until 2026 This online beauty brand is officially going offline. For the first time ever, the digital platform NAILCON is celebrating nail culture with a two-day immersive event on October 18 and 19 in NYC's Meatpacking District.  In celebration of nail art consumers, beauty professionals and creators, NAILCON 2025 will host a number of events related to the world of nails including panels, live demos, musical performances, masterclasses and interactive experiences—and it's open to all.  RECOMMENDED: The best spas in NYC to visit for some R&R Since its founding in 2019, NAILCON has built a loyal digital audience of over 330,000 beauty lovers, pros and brands. The brand's goal has been to create a community that celebrates nails and consciously addresses social issues and community causes, while educating and informing those who appreciate the beauty of nails and the art's culturally-based history. "I strive to highlight women and artists alike who respect the art as well as the craft; to always speak of nails in a positive and accepting light," NAILCON founder Jazmin Celine Greshman wrote on the website. She also credits her motivation in creating NAILCON: making nail culture acceptable and celebrated, even in professional work environments.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nailcon™️ (@nailcon) This first live festival marks a new chapter for the brand, poised to become a defining event for t

Dear parents and families, mark your calendars—we already have plans for you for next summer. The beloved PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is coming to life in zoos across the country starting at the Bronx Zoo in summer 2026.  The immersive traveling exhibit, "Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Day with You," combines the values and life lessons of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood with the mission of zoos to educate young visitors in playful ways, inspiring wildlife advocacy, curiosity and reflection.   RECOMMENDED: The best things to do with kids in NYC As families journey through the bilingual English-Spanish experience, they will enjoy activities inspired by the show—Daniel Tiger's signature strategies to introduce life lessons are paired with wildlife exploration. Participants can learn about animals through interactive play and enjoy photo opportunities with Daniel and his friends.  "Daniel Tiger brings a message of imagination, learning and discovery that aligns beautifully with our mission and we're thrilled to be where this new adventure begins," Meghann Kelley-DiSalvo, the Wildlife Conservation Society's Director of Marketing said in a statement.  Photograph: Courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions The experience includes a live show featuring Daniel and Katerina Kittycat as they explore habitats around the world. Guests can also participate in character meet-and-greets and purchase Daniel Tiger merchandise. The event is made possible through a partnership between the edu

For those of us who spent our teen years swathed in Victoria Secret Pink body sprays and Bath & Body Works mists, finding a grown-up perfume can be intimidating. But Asia Grant, an award-winning perfumer and founder of Scent Social Club, has made it her mission to make the process simple and seamless—and even fun.  Whether you're a perfume connoisseur or a total novice, "The Nolita Perfume Tour" invites all scent-seekers on a two-hour long guided experience through niche perfume stores in Manhattan. Included in the tours is a perfume shopping map of New York, a perfume guide with personalized recommendations, free samples and exclusive in-store discounts. Each tour has a maximum of around eight people, so you're getting a personal experience. Visit perfume boutiques like Fueguia 1833 and Commodity—and leave with a new scent hand picked just for you. RECOMMENDED: The best perfume stores in NYC Grant considers herself a certified scent sommelier, who guarantees she will find you a niche, sophisticated perfume or cologne you love. And she has the credentials to prove it—she co-owns her own perfume and beauty brand, Redoux, which she started with a friend after graduating college in 2019. She's also a prominent and reoccurring figure in the TikTok perfume community, known for her reviews of perfumes and in-depth analysis of certain scents. But Grant believes her gift of scent comes from her synesthesia—a neurological condition that allows her to hear, see and even taste smells.

Experience the artistry of ballet in completely new way at this immersive photography exhibit by Brad Walls. Set within a monochromatic red environment, the new exhibit "PASSÉ" celebrates movement, stillness and symmetry—showcasing ballet in a minimalist, yet intimate perspective. It makes for a beautifully choreographed dance that seems to leap from the walls. "PASSÉ" is on view September 12–14 from 10am to 6pm at 347 Broome Street in Nolita.  RECOMMENDED: 17 NYC art exhibitions we're most excited about in fall 2025 During viewings, guests will enter through The Red Room, walking a full-length red carpet originally used during the shoot itself. Life-sized prints will line the space at eye level, placing viewers face-to-face with the dancers in intense detail. Walls invites viewers to not just observe the beauty of ballet, but to step into the lives and stories of the dancers themselves.  Walls is an Australian visual artist known for transforming everyday subjects into art that contains compositions of symmetry, space and form. Now based in New York, Walls rose to fame with his signature minimalist birds-eye perspective, capturing everything from synchronized swimmers to ballet dancers.  Photograph: Courtesy of PASSÉ   The catalyst for the project started with a moment of vulnerability during Walls' first ballet shoot in 2021 featuring dancer Montana Rubin when a group of young triplets approached Rubin and were visibly moved. "It reminded me that ballet, while celebrated

The most recognizable cocktail in history is finally being celebrated this month, and it is all going down in Brooklyn.  The first-ever Martini Expo will be held on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, 13 at Sunset Park's Industry City. The weekend will be full of seminars, presentations, tastings, guest bartender appearances and events, all dedicated to the greatest cocktail ever. The expo is hosted by journalist Robert Simonson, who has written extensively about cocktails, spirit and bars for The New York Times and is also behind the Substack newsletter, "The Mix with Robert Simonson."  RECOMMENDED: Let me tell you—there are only two ways to enjoy a martini in NYC The weekend kicks off with the "Ultimate Martini Dinner"—a multi-course dinner at Brooklyn's most exciting new restaurant, Confidant. Enjoy some light canapes, starting with steak tartare crackers and seasonal vegetable tarts alongside welcome aperitifs.  Later, you can indulge in a four-course family-style dinner, with options like dry-aged steak, crown of Duck or Caraflex cabbage, plus banana cream pie for dessert. A different Ford Gin martini will accompany each course and the brand's founder, Simon Ford, will also be co-hosting the dinner.  On Saturday, the expo continues with a lineup of different seminars from notable bartenders, industry experts, historians and spirit producers. Panels include "Signature in a Glass: Creating the House Martini" where New York's hottest cocktail spots will discuss what goes int

Forget your typical running club or book club. New York's newest way to mingle and network isn't at cocktail hour—it's at the sauna.  Opening this fall in downtown Manhattan, Lore is NYC's newest bathhouse and promises a new experience to add to your weekly wellness routine. The bathing club will feature a large Finnish sauna, an intimate infrared sauna and a generous cold pool room with hammam-style benches.  RECOMMENDED: The best spas in NYC to visit for some R&R Co-founders James O'Reilly and Adam Elzer created the space with a goal of reimagining the culture around bathhouses and bathing clubs. The intention for Lore is as a neutral and mainstream "third space" to go and spend copious amounts of time at, while also building community and connections from it in the long run. For example, instead of meeting a colleague over dinner, why not meet up over a sauna session?  Photograph: Courtesy of Lore Bathing Club The sauna and cold plunge practice, also known as the Nordic Cycle or contrast therapy, has been around for thousands of years. The reason behind the name Lore (besides current cultural zeitgeist relevance) is to honor this history, and embody the idea of the principle that "the longer something has been around, the greater its remaining life expectancy." The neighborhood-based, 6,200-square-foot space has been developed in partnership with Ilse Crawford of Studioilse and brought to life by Ringo Studio. The intentional use of materials in the space—travertine,

Whether you're sober, sober-curious or just looking for a fun wellness experience for the weekend—you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind festival taking over Chelsea this month.  New York's first zero proof festival, Drinks with Benefits, is coming to The Altman Building on Saturday, September 27. Over 50 of the finest non-alcoholic brands will be partaking in the Tasting Gallery, a curated corridor of discovery that invites you to sip, savor and explore. Guests can sample the best elixirs and bubbly spirits in the alternative drinking world while connecting with the innovators who are shaping the future of beverage culture. The one-day event will also be hosting a mixology lab as well, demoing next-level zero-proof cocktail making next to guided tasting flights. Participants can learn how to make their own mocktails at home alongside experts and top brands like Fluere, The Alchemist's Kitchen, The Pathfinder and more.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's 10 best mocktails and where to find them But this festival goes way beyond just beverages—the Drinks with Benefits food hall will host three omakase style courses curated by top chefs from Spring Cafe Aspen, The Butcher's Daughter, Adoro Lei and Seatopia. And don't miss the Cipriani Cafe as their chefs will be serving up complimentary pasta tastings, paired with their original boozy-free Bellini mocktail, Bellini Zero.  There will also be a Drink Rhythms Lounge—a bohemian-inspired space where curated non-alcoholic pours meet all-day DJ se

All aboard, train enthusiasts and history buffs. This fall, the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit invite New Yorkers and visitors to go back in time and experience the city's history of transit with two unforgettable Nostalgia Rides on October 4 and November 8.   The New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history with dedication to preserving the subway cars that once carried millions of passengers through the five boroughs. Starting in October, the museum is giving New Yorkers the rare opportunity to ride in these vintage trains once again.  RECOMMENDED: The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now On Saturday, October 4 you can take a historic ride uptown to Woodlawn Cemetery on their WWI-era IRT Lo-V (Low Voltage) subway cars. More than 1,600 of these train cars were built for New York's first subway line company, which featured safer electrical systems and durable steel construction. The cars also appeared in classic films like King Kong and The Incident. The trains were retired by 1969—and fewer than 10 survive today, with six preserved in the Transit Museum's fleet. Photograph: Courtesy of New York Transit Museum   Photograph: Courtesy of New York Transit Museum After the 60-90 minute ride on the IRT Lo-V, explore the Gilded Age Mausoleums and Monuments of Woodlawn Cemetery with a guided tour. Discover Woodlawn's art, architecture, stained glass and gravesites of some of the most