#1
Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn2026-10-03 1:00pm
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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New York: Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in New York City the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 478 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
478 picks · checked Sep 7
478 picks
Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn#12026-10-03 1:00pm · Limited Run
Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights, BrooklynDiscover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#2
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pmFree
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Weekend Only
#2Saturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pm · One Weekend Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynThird United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#3
Tribeca, ManhattanFri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend
Faux
French bi-level restaurant with a bar and nightclub, newly opened in Tribeca.
One Weekend Only
#3Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend · One Weekend Only
Tribeca, ManhattanFaux
French bi-level restaurant with a bar and nightclub, newly opened in Tribeca.
#4
Chelsea, ManhattanFri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend
Oishii Strawberry Kiosk
Premium strawberry kiosk running as a pop-up at Chelsea Market.
One Weekend Only
#4Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend · One Weekend Only
Chelsea, ManhattanOishii Strawberry Kiosk
Premium strawberry kiosk running as a pop-up at Chelsea Market.
#5
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFriday · 2026-10-02 11:30 am
I Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies
I Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#5Friday · 2026-10-02 11:30 am · Limited Run
Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanI Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies
I Deserve a Lover Whose Every Rise Sets Fiery Dooms Raging Across the Skies has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#6
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Toasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
FreePopupIndustry City
#6Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynToasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
#7
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 11:00amFree
Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#7Sunday · 2026-10-04 11:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynSmorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow Street, Manhattan2026-10-02 17:30:00
Pre-Existing Condition
Pre-Existing Condition has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#82026-10-02 17:30:00 · Limited Run
Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow Street, ManhattanPre-Existing Condition
Pre-Existing Condition has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#9
New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanOn view through October 4$24 adults
Betye Saar's Black Dolls
More than 100 handmade Black dolls collected by artist Betye Saar go on view as a promised gift to New York Historical.
ArtBetye SaarCollection
#9On view through October 4 · Limited Run
New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanBetye Saar's Black Dolls
More than 100 handmade Black dolls collected by artist Betye Saar go on view as a promised gift to New York Historical.
#10
Staten IslandSaturday · 2026-10-03 9:00amFree
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#10Saturday · 2026-10-03 9:00am · One Day Only
Staten IslandIt’s My Park at Northerleigh Park
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#11
Flushing, QueensFri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend
The Station
Northeastern Chinese barbecue with table grilling, newly opened in Flushing.
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#11Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend · One Weekend Only
Flushing, QueensThe Station
Northeastern Chinese barbecue with table grilling, newly opened in Flushing.
#12
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, QueensSaturday 12pm–2pm
5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
QueensOne Day Only
#12Saturday 12pm–2pm · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, Queens5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
#13
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensSaturday 8am–11am
Awesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
QueensOne Day Only
#13Saturday 8am–11am · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensAwesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
#14
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxFriday · 2026-10-02 5:30pm
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#14Friday · 2026-10-02 5:30pm · One Day Only
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxStarlight Cinema: Paddington 2
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#15
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensSaturday 10am–3pm
Its My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
QueensOne Day Only
#15Saturday 10am–3pm · One Day Only
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensIts My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
#16
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxSunday · 2026-10-04 10:00am
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#16Sunday · 2026-10-04 10:00am · One Day Only
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxRising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#17
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanOctober 4 – January 23, 2027Included with museum admission
The Surrealist Book: Tomorrow Lives in Mirrors
Rare Surrealist artists' books by Andre Breton, Claude Cahun, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst and Toyen, drawn from MoMA's holdings.
ArtSurrealismArtists books
#17October 4 – January 23, 2027 · Limited Run
The Museum of Modern Art, Midtown, ManhattanThe Surrealist Book: Tomorrow Lives in Mirrors
Rare Surrealist artists' books by Andre Breton, Claude Cahun, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst and Toyen, drawn from MoMA's holdings.
#18
Union Square Park: South Plaza, ManhattanSunday 10am–1pm
Daffodil Project Union Square Distribution
Free daffodil bulbs at Union Square — the Daffodil Project hands out thousands to plant citywide, NYC's living 9/11 memorial in yellow.
ManhattanOne Day Only
#18Sunday 10am–1pm · One Day Only
Union Square Park: South Plaza, ManhattanDaffodil Project Union Square Distribution
Free daffodil bulbs at Union Square — the Daffodil Project hands out thousands to plant citywide, NYC's living 9/11 memorial in yellow.
#19
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanPaul Émile Chabas · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsOctober 4 – January 31, 2027Free with Museum admission
Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Over 120 works put Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock side by side in Gallery 899 — the first big New York show for either in 20 years.
ArtAbstract ExpressionismThe Met
#19October 4 – January 31, 2027 · Limited Run
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanPaul Émile Chabas · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsKrasner and Pollock: Past Continuous
Over 120 works put Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock side by side in Gallery 899 — the first big New York show for either in 20 years.
#20
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten IslandFriday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00
Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience
Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#20Friday · 2026-10-02 18:00:00 · One Day Only
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten IslandElmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience
Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#21
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bedford Park, BronxOn view through mid-OctoberIncluded with garden admission
NYBG Flower Power
NYBG's Flower Power turns 250 acres groovy — psychedelic floral displays plus Warhol and Milton Glaser works channeling sixties counterculture in bloom.
ArtGardensSixties
#21On view through mid-October · Limited Run
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bedford Park, BronxNYBG Flower Power
NYBG's Flower Power turns 250 acres groovy — psychedelic floral displays plus Warhol and Milton Glaser works channeling sixties counterculture in bloom.
#22
Lou Gehrig Plaza: Lou Gehrig Plaza E. 161st Street between Walton Ave and Grand Concourse, BronxSun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 4:00 PM
Sail Structure at Lou Gehrig Plaza
A temporary structure lands on Lou Gehrig Plaza, the public square beside Yankee Stadium named for the first baseman they called the Iron Horse.
Plaza Partner EventBronx
#22Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 4:00 PM · Limited Run
Lou Gehrig Plaza: Lou Gehrig Plaza E. 161st Street between Walton Ave and Grand Concourse, BronxSail Structure at Lou Gehrig Plaza
A temporary structure lands on Lou Gehrig Plaza, the public square beside Yankee Stadium named for the first baseman they called the Iron Horse.
#23
Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard, Rosebank, Staten IslandOn view through winterSuggested donation
Andrea Modica: Italian Story
Photographer Andrea Modica's forty-year Italian journey — 67 intimate tritone images — fills Alice Austen's harborside Victorian cottage museum.
FreeArtPhotography
#23On view through winter · Limited Run
Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard, Rosebank, Staten IslandAndrea Modica: Italian Story
Photographer Andrea Modica's forty-year Italian journey — 67 intimate tritone images — fills Alice Austen's harborside Victorian cottage museum.
#24
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Boardwalk Midland Beach, Staten IslandSun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Free Zumba on Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk — dance-cardio with ocean views in NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
Staten IslandLimited Run
#24Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM · Limited Run
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Boardwalk Midland Beach, Staten IslandShape Up NYC: Zumba
Free Zumba on Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk — dance-cardio with ocean views in NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
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