How to Have Free Fun in New York in October: 14 Fun Events

October brings a fresh breeze, cozy cardigans and your favorite drinks. Who wouldn't want to indulge in some free fun to cheer themselves up in the off-season and save some money! Gothamist compiled a list of the best free events New York City has to offer in October.

Visit new exhibitions at Poster House

New York's top poster museum offers free admission to everyone all day on Fridays.

Three new exhibitions opened this week, including Just Frame It: How Nike Turned Sports Stars into Superheroes. Poster House is open Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 21:00 PM. Admission is free on Fridays, and $12 on other days.

Choose your outfit for FranCon

It's like SantaCon, but you dress like Fran Lebowitz, according to event co-founder Jane August. FranCon is in its fourth year and will take place Oct. 24 at the Holiday Cocktail Lounge in the East Village. Admission is free, drinks are extra. Guests are encouraged to bring a book to swap.

Take part in dog parades

So many dog ​​parades, so little time! Fort Greene will host the Great Pupkin Dog Costume Contest, and Washington Square Park will also host a Halloween Dog Day.

But the most spectacular event of all is the one that attracts international press and thousands of spectators, and that is the Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Square. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 19.

Celebrate Oktoberfest

Stone Street in the Financial District will host a 12-hour event every Saturday until the end of October from 00:23 p.m. to 00:XNUMX p.m. street celebration Oktoberfest. On Stone Street, local bars and restaurants serve beer and food on the street. You can try your hand at a stein-holding contest.

Admire the Pumpkin Flotilla in Central Park

You can't miss out on pumpkins in October—it's not spooky season otherwise. On Wednesday, October 30, from 16 to 00 p.m., the Harlem Meer at Central Park North will be lit up with hundreds of floating jack-o'-lanterns. Bring your own pumpkin between 19 and 00:16 p.m., if you're want to include her in the show.

Dive into manga

Manga fans, take note: Japan's largest manga publisher is opening an experimental house in Soho throughout October. The pop-up Kodansha House interactive exhibitions, artist performances, film screenings, and exclusive souvenirs and more will be sold. You need confirm to attend events such as Manga Movie Nights and Trivia Nights. The space will be open to the public from October 4th until the end of the month. It is located at 45 Grand St. and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m.

Explore Inaccessible Places During Open House New York

Have you ever wondered what goes on in some of New York's iconic places that are usually closed to the public? Open house new york will take place on October 18–20 in all five boroughs of the city.

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In the past, people could visit places like the mausoleums at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx and the Domino Oil Refinery. Some events require advance notice. registrationIt includes a small fee, but most places will be free to the public.

Listen to leading organists during your lunch break

What could be better than listening to organ music in an old church? St. Paul's Cathedral in Lower Manhattan hosts a concert series every Tuesday at 13 p.m. Pipes at OneLeading organists from around the world play a mix of old and new music.

Go Bird Watching on Staten Island

Urban Park Rangers, an agency within the city's parks department, organizes event by bird watching right in the middle of their migration season. In search of songbirds and birds of prey, rangers hold you around Abe's Pond Park while you keep an eye on the sky and treetops. Birders of all levels and experience are welcome. The event takes place on Saturday, October 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Watch movies under the stars

Thought outdoor movies ended with summer? Wrong! In October, parks all over the city still have plenty of free movies to enjoy, not just family-friendly ones, but horror ones too. You'll be able to see The latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie will be screened at Crocheron Park in Queens on October 3. The original "Beetlejuice» in Beach Channel Park in Queens. There are plenty of options all over the city, so grab a blanket, some friends, and enjoy a free movie night.

Head to the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade

Halloween festivities are obviously on the list of free things to do in October. You'll probably see a lot of Beetlejuice, Reagan, and Deadpool… The 51st Annual parade runs from Canal Street to 15th Street along Sixth Avenue and begins at 19:00 p.m. on Halloween.

Check out the Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo in Greenpoint

Explore all the worlds of synthesizers and digital effects that the 9th exhibition has to offer you Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo. It's Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, at 100 Sutton St. in Greenpoint. Imagine a huge area dedicated to gear. You'll be able to test out effects and synths, or hear talks from some of the big players in the effects world. Free admission requires invitation, so act now!

Head to Governors Island to visit Other of Pearl

Take the ferry to Governors Island. There's plenty to do there, but consider visiting the exhibition Other of Pearl. Artist Jenny Kendler explores climate change and a range of other contemporary issues. She focuses on two creatures essential to the health of the oceans: the oyster and the whale. You can sing like a whale on a handcrafted glass instrument or admire sculptures grown inside oysters. The exhibition will be held at the Fort Jay store. It is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m.

Explore the Otherworld at Green-Wood Cemetery

What's a spooky Halloween season without spending time in a cemetery pondering spirits and the afterlife? Green-Wood Cemetery hosts a number of free public events for budget seekers of the metaphysical world.

You'll like it Death Deck Game Night, where you draw cards designed to test your deepest beliefs and fears. The event will take place on October 15, starting at 18:30 p.m.

Then, on October 24 from 18:30 to 20:30, there will be a meeting of handicraft lovers Grieving and Weaving. People of all skill levels are invited to create something with their own hands or share stories related to handmade items.