From delighting in wondrous festivals and parades to indulging in locally made goodies and getting a jump start on holiday shopping, November in New York is packed with events, thrills, and fun for all!…
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History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Oct 01, 2025 by I LOVE NY Staff
Since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season. Each year, more than 50 million TV viewers joined by 3.5 million people in New York City attend or tune in for this beloved event through Manhattan. The parade takes place along a 2.5-mile route from West 77th Street & Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square and features larger-than-life balloons, fabulous floats, celebrity performances, and the one and only Santa Claus. Great views can be found along Central Park West from West 77th to West 61st Streets, and along 6th Avenue from West 59th to West 38th Streets.
Scary and Not-So-Scary Halloween Things in NY
Sep 30, 2025 by Ross D. Levi
As autumn brings a chill to the air, haunted houses, hayrides, and attractions all across New York can send a chill down your spine. Here are the freaky, creepy, and the not-too-scary things you need to check out for Halloween. …
Prost! Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in New York State
Sep 17, 2025 by Emma Frisbie
Get out the Lederhosen and Dirndl, it’s officially Oktoberfest season in New York State! Whether you’re here for the vibrant foliage, crisp fall brews, jumbo pretzels and brats, lively oompah bands, or all of the above, you’re in the right place. Soar through the mountains on a scenic skyride, raise a stein to the season, and revel in Bavarian-style fun at festivals in all corners of the state, from Long Island to Niagara Falls.
Make Your Plans for Ryder Cup 2025 in New York State
Sep 12, 2025 by Rachel Dymond
Golf’s prestigious Ryder Cup is coming September 23-28, 2025 to Bethpage State Park’s world-renowned Black Course, home of the 2019 PGA Championship and two-time host of the U.S. Open! Here's what you…
32 Things to Do in October in New York State
Sep 11, 2025 by I LOVE NY Staff
This October, New York State offers unforgettable experiences celebrating the magic spirit of autumn.
If you’re the type who starts a Halloween countdown the second you feel a cool autumn breeze, you’re going to want to make your holiday plans in New York State. From the seriously scary haunted houses to Jack O’Lantern wonderlands…
13 New York Towns that Go All Out for the Holidays
Aug 18, 2025 by Marta Zielinska and Rachel Dymond
New York State is full of charming towns that will have you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie. Have a holly jolly time as you take an enchanting ride in a vintage train car on the Polar Express, explore Santa’s Workshop, travel back in time to celebrate Christmas the Dickens way, see the world’s largest menorah, commemorate Kwanzaa with song and dance, and more.
29 Things to Do This September in New York State
Aug 12, 2025 by Eric Scheffel
Say farewell to summer and welcome autumn in September with exciting events in New York State. Celebrate the harvest, canals, food, wine, and much more. Soar above the Adirondacks in a hot air balloon or immerse yourself in a historic Italian street festival in New York City.
If you haven't given much thought to state fairs since the days where you could slam down multiple chili cheese dogs and funnel cakes with zero remorse, we get it. But with the Great New York State Fair (August 20-September 1), it's as good a time as any for a gentle reminder of what you've been missing since then.