Things to Do in Manhattan Saturday Night, Oct 3

Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Manhattan on Saturday night, Oct 3: 70 picks, refreshed weekly.

70 picks · checked Sep 7

#1
Fall for Dance Festival 2026Midtown, Manhattan
September 22 – October 3, 2026

Fall for Dance Festival 2026

New York City Center's 23rd Fall for Dance Festival packs world-class companies — The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, A.

Limited Run
#1September 22 – October 3, 2026 · Limited Run
Fall for Dance Festival 2026Midtown, Manhattan
Limited Run

Fall for Dance Festival 2026

New York City Center's 23rd Fall for Dance Festival packs world-class companies — The Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Miami City Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, A.

#3
ProofBooth Theatre, Theater District, Manhattan
On BroadwayTickets from ~$80

Proof

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle make their Broadway debuts in the Pulitzer-winning Proof — Thomas Kail's revival is in its closing stretch.

Closing soonBroadwayStar cast
#3On Broadway · Limited Run
ProofBooth Theatre, Theater District, Manhattan
Tickets from ~$80Closing soon

Proof

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle make their Broadway debuts in the Pulitzer-winning Proof — Thomas Kail's revival is in its closing stretch.

#16Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
UnityMarketsNYCentral Park: 110th and Lenox, Manhattan
ManhattanLimited Run

UnityMarketsNY

An open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.

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