50 Things to Do in Staten Island This Weekend November 6 – 8, 2026

Discover the best events and activities happening in Staten Island this weekend.

Staten Island

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Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 Weekend 50 events

MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Staten Island

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New York Comedy Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

The 22nd annual New York Comedy Festival brings 200+ comedians and 100+ shows to venues across all five boroughs for ten days, opening on Friday, November 6. Location: Multiple venues across the five boroughs, Not confirmed (multi-venue festival) Dates: Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 Multiple showtimes daily; in-window highlights include Dave Chappelle at Madison Square Garden Fri Nov 6 at 7:30 PM, Sarah Sherman & Patti Harrison at Town Hall Sun Nov 8 at 7:00 PM and Marc Maron at the Beacon Theatre Sun Nov 8 at 7:30 PM Admission: Varies by show Advance tickets recommended; sold per show via the festival website and venue box offices Availability: Tickets on sale; individual shows may sell out, check specific listings Reference: https://nycomedyfestival.com/schedule/

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Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027

The Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular opens its 2026 run at Radio City Music Hall with a record 230 performances and a new tap number, 'Ring,' set to 'Carol of the Bells.' Location: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 Dates: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Monday, January 4, 2027 Multiple performances daily; see the official calendar for November 6-8 showtimes Admission: From $50 at the box office / $55 online (per MSG Entertainment announcement) Advance ticket purchase recommended Availability: On sale; specific November 6-8 showtimes were not individually confirmed Reference: https://www.rockefellercenter.com/magazine/events/things-to-do-in-new-york-city-in-november/

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Brooklyn Folk Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The Jalopy Theatre's three-day folk festival fills a Gothic Revival church with 40+ bands, workshops, a square dance and the famous Banjo Toss, exactly across the November 6-8 weekend. Location: St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, 157 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Dates: Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 All weekend; sets across two stages plus workshops (closing main-stage set Sun Nov 8 at 9:20 PM) Admission: Full festival pass $165; Saturday or Sunday day pass $75; kids 6-16 half price, under 6 free Tickets via the festival website or at the door Availability: Tickets on sale via the festival; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.evepla.com/US/New-York/209307922428939/Brooklyn-Folk-Festival

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Salon Art + Design

Arts & Culture
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The 15th anniversary edition of Salon Art + Design fills the Park Avenue Armory's Drill Hall with around 50 international galleries of collectible design and blue-chip art, closing Sunday, November 8. Location: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Dates: Wednesday, November 4 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 Fair hours for the 2026 public days not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed (2026 general admission); benefit previews are ticketed separately Tickets via the fair's website Availability: Tickets on sale via the fair; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.dezeen.com/eventsguide/2026/11/salon-art-design-2026/

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Playback’s Street Party

Free & Community Events
Nov 7, 2026

BAM's inaugural Playback festival closes Lafayette Avenue for a free all-day street party with Brooklyn DJs, a Bring Your Own Vinyl session, Double Dutch, food and drink, and a live drawing project by artist Katie Merz. Location: Lafayette Avenue outside BAM Rose Cinemas (Brooklyn Academy of Music), Lafayette Ave between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY (BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue) Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Free, first-come first-served; RSVP does not guarantee entry Availability: Free entry on the day; capacity is first-come, first-served Reference: http://www.bam.org/community/2026/playback-street-party

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Wanted

Arts & Culture
Oct 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

The new Broadway musical Wanted, about Texas outlaw twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke, plays its official opening night on Sunday, November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Location: James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 Dates: Previews from October 15, 2026; opening night Sunday, November 8, 2026 (open run) Saturday Nov 7 matinee at 2:00 PM; opening night Sunday Nov 8 (evening performance, exact time not confirmed) Admission: Full price $49 - $324; $35 digital lottery available per performance Advance ticket purchase via Ticketmaster or the box office; digital lottery entries open the day before each performance Availability: On sale via Ticketmaster and the box office; not confirmed sold out Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on November 1, 2026 kept this event eligible but did not select it: it verified the November 8 Broadway opening date, yet the primary public ticketing calendar it checked shows November 6 and 7 performances, not a November 8 ticketed show, so opening-night public ticket access is not verified. Muse's research records a Saturday, November 7 matinee and an opening-night performance on Sunday, November 8 (exact time not confirmed), with tickets on sale via Ticketmaster and the box office (High confidence); the event is carried here as a verified research event with the disagreement disclosed. Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/wanted-ny-tickets/artist/4513519?page=1

Lincoln in the Bardo at the Metropolitan Opera

Arts & Culture
Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026

Missy Mazzoli's Lincoln in the Bardo, the Met's world-premiere production adapted from George Saunders' novel, plays a Saturday matinee on November 7 with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Location: Metropolitan Opera House, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates: October 19 - November 14, 2026 (in-window performance Saturday, November 7) Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 PM Admission: From $33 Advance ticket purchase via the Met Availability: On sale via the Metropolitan Opera; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.metopera.org/season/2026-27-season/lincoln-in-the-bardo/

Brancusi: The Artist and His Studio

Arts & Culture
Oct 25, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027

MoMA's major Brancusi exhibition reunites rarely lent sculptures with the artist's photographs, films, furniture and tools, recreating the Paris studio at the heart of modern sculpture, in its second full week. Location: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 Dates: October 25, 2026 - February 27, 2027 Daily 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Fridays until 8:30 PM Admission: $30 adults; $22 seniors; $17 students; free for ages 16 and under and members Timed tickets recommended Availability: Tickets on sale; exhibition in its opening weeks Reference: https://news.artprice.com/en/17045/moma-brancusi-exhibition-boosted-by-the-centre-pompidou

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Arts & Culture
Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

The holiday classic becomes a 1940s live radio play on Broadway, with Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess and more voicing every role, in previews all weekend at the Broadhurst. Location: Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 Dates: Previews from November 4, 2026; opens November 18, 2026; through January 3, 2027 Fri Nov 6 at 7:30 PM; Sat Nov 7 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 8 at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM Admission: From $49 Advance ticket purchase via Telecharge Availability: Preview tickets on sale; note Megan Hilty does not perform at select performances from Nov 6 to Dec 20 per ticketing notes Reference: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Rannells-Megan-Hilty-Tituss-Burgess-More-Will-Star-in-ITS-A-WONDERFUL-LIFE-A-LIVE-RADIO-PLAY-on-Broadway-This-Holiday-Season-20261001

Hard Art

Arts & Culture
Nov 5, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Hard Art, PS1's major fall survey of Black artists redefining abstraction with 40+ artists from Rashid Johnson to Julie Mehretu, opens November 5 - and admission to PS1 is now free for everyone. Location: MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101 Dates: November 5, 2026 - March 2027 (opening weekend in the window) Fridays 12:00 - 6:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sundays 12:00 - 6:00 PM Admission: Free (PS1 admission is free for all visitors; timed ticket reservation) Free timed ticket reservation Availability: Free admission; reserve a timed ticket Reference: https://press.moma.org/exhibition/hard-art/

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

The Winter Village celebrates its 25th season in Bryant Park with a free-admission rink, 180+ holiday shops, The Lodge food hall and private igloos in the middle of Midtown. Location: Bryant Park, Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY Dates: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 28, 2027 (Holiday Shops through January 3, 2027) The Rink daily 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Holiday Shops Mon-Fri 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free entry; rink admission free with your own skates (rentals extra) Free timed skating reservations required for The Rink; shops and The Lodge are walk-up Availability: Open for the season; skating reservations being accepted Reference: https://www.6sqft.com/bryant-parks-winter-village-opens-for-the-2026-holiday-season/

9th Annual Diwali Fest at the Bhakti Center

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 8, 2026

The Bhakti Center's ninth annual Diwali Fest celebrates the festival of lights on Diwali day itself, Sunday, November 8, in the East Village. Location: The Bhakti Center, 25 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Part 1 from 3:45 PM (full schedule not confirmed) Admission: Free (per published listings) Registration details not confirmed Availability: Listed as a free public festival; capacity details not confirmed Reference: https://namaste.community/festivals/diwali/usa/new-york

The Rink at Rockefeller Center - 90th Anniversary Season

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 10, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027

The Rink at Rockefeller Center celebrates its 90th anniversary season (opened October 10, 2026) with timed skating sessions beneath the Prometheus statue - the same weekend the Christmas Tree arrives upstairs. Location: The Rink at Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 Dates: October 10, 2026 - March 27, 2027 Daily from 9:00 AM; 60-minute timed skating sessions Admission: General skate sessions from $22 (rentals extra); VIP sessions from $131 Advance timed ticket purchase recommended via Rockefeller Center Availability: 90th anniversary season open; tickets on sale Reference: https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2026/09/26/rockefeller-centers-rink-turns-90-with-a-fresh-spin/

Holiday Chalets at Rockefeller Center

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Brand-new private Holiday Chalets debut at rink level at Rockefeller Center on Friday, November 6: heated hideaways for up to six guests overlooking The Rink, with seasonal food by 5 Acres and chef Greg Baxtrom. Location: The Rink at Rockefeller Center (rink level), 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 Dates: Debuts Friday, November 6, 2026 (opening weekend shown; chalets run through the holiday season, end date not confirmed) Rink hours; reservation-based (times not confirmed) Admission: Not confirmed Reservations via Rockefeller Center Availability: Debuting Nov 6, 2026 for the 90th anniversary season; booking details not confirmed Reference: https://secretnyc.co/rockefeller-center-rink-90th-anniversary-opening/

NYC Autumn Wine & Food Festival

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

Crush Wine Experiences' 12th annual Autumn Wine & Food Festival pours 100+ sommelier-curated wines with artisanal food samples across two Saturday sessions in a converted Lower East Side church hall. Location: The Grand Hall at St. Mary's, 440 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Afternoon session 1:00 - 4:00 PM; evening session 5:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: General admission $67.25; Express Tasting from $61 Advance ticket purchase via the organizer Availability: Tickets on sale via Crush Wine Experiences; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://crushwinexp.com/wine-events/nyc-autumn-wine-food-festival/

RAW WINE New York

Food & Drink
Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

RAW WINE, North America's largest fair for organic, biodynamic and low-intervention wine, marks its tenth New York edition at Industry City with 100+ producers pouring on Sunday, November 8. Location: FIVE-TWO-A (5-2-A), Industry City, 33 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Dates: Sunday, November 8 - Monday, November 9, 2026 (in-window day: Sunday, November 8) Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM (Monday 12:00 - 5:00 PM, primarily a trade day) Admission: Public advance $70 for one day / $110 for both days (door $90 / $130 if space remains) Advance ticket purchase recommended via the organizer Availability: Advance tickets on sale; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.hungry416.com/raw-wine-new-york-2026-after-party/

Plate by Plate

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

Project by Project's annual Plate by Plate tasting benefit gathers 35+ food and beverage vendors at Lavan Midtown on Saturday night, this year raising funds for Mekong NYC. Location: Lavan Midtown, 641 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:00 - 10:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed (2026 New York ticket prices not yet published at research time) Advance ticket purchase via Project by Project Availability: Annual event confirmed for Nov 7 at Lavan Midtown; ticket status not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.platebyplate.org/san-francisco

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Burro e Tartufo (Holiday Edition) at Eataly NYC Downtown

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

Eataly's La Scuola runs a hands-on holiday-edition pasta class on Saturday evening: make fresh gnocchi with brown butter and truffle, then sit down and eat what you made. Location: Eataly NYC Downtown (La Scuola), 101 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Advance booking via Eataly Availability: Listed for Sat Nov 7; not shown as sold out at research time Reference: https://allevents.in/new-york/hands-on-gnocchi-al-burro-e-tartufo-holiday-edition/100002002661797346

Unwine Tasting Experience

Food & Drink
Nov 7, 2026

The Unwine Tasting Experience takes over the Brooklyn Chop House rooftop in Times Square on Saturday night for an evening of curated wine flights, music and skyline views, with food available to order. Location: Brooklyn Chop House Rooftop, 253 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Admission: Not confirmed Tickets via event listings; details not confirmed Availability: Rescheduled from October 24 to November 7 per the organizer update; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://allevents.in/manhattan/unwine-tasting-experience/4600030825225859

Marsalis' Swinging Cities - The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs Marsalis' Vitoria, Shanghai and Marciac suites in Swinging Cities, part of Wynton Marsalis' final season as the organization's artistic director. Location: Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY 10019 Dates: Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 PM both nights Admission: From $42 Advance ticket purchase via Jazz at Lincoln Center Availability: On sale via jazz.org; not confirmed sold out Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on November 1, 2026 rejected this event under the standalone-concert rule - a standalone concert program with two performances - while confirming its venue and dates. Muse's research verified both performances (Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM) at Rose Theater from Jazz at Lincoln Center's official site (High confidence), with tickets on sale via jazz.org. It is included on the owner's explicit instruction, with that rejection disclosed. Reference: https://jazz.org/concert/marsalis-swinging-cities-the-jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis/

New York Philharmonic: Thibaudet Performs Liszt

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins the New York Philharmonic under Rafael Payare for Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2, paired with Bruckner's Ninth Symphony, closing the program's run on Saturday night. Location: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates: November 4 - 7, 2026 (in-window performance Saturday, November 7) Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed Advance ticket purchase via the New York Philharmonic Availability: On sale via nyphil.org; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/2627/thibaudet-performs-liszt?url=%2Fconcerts-tickets%2F2627%2Fthibaudet-performs-liszt%2F

Cosmic Gate *3hr Set* with Sinca & Guests

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 8, 2026

Gray Area brings a five-DJ open-air rooftop session to Superior Ingredients on Sunday afternoon: a three-hour Cosmic Gate set plus Sinca, Derya Zor, sunrYse and 4YÛ, running day into night over Williamsburg. Location: The Roof at Superior Ingredients, 74 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 - 10:00 PM Admission: General admission from $28.75 Advance ticket purchase via Resident Advisor Availability: Tickets on sale via Resident Advisor; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://ra.co/events/2476443

Velvet Nights: A Jazz & Soca Experience

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 8, 2026

Velvet Nights pairs live jazz with soca rhythms inside Prospect Park's Picnic House on Sunday evening, with premium passed cuisine and a two-hour open bar included in the ticket. Location: The Picnic House in Prospect Park, 40 West Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 3:30 - 9:00 PM (premium open bar 3:30 - 5:30 PM) Admission: Not confirmed (ticket includes passed cuisine and a two-hour premium open bar; VIP bottle service sold separately) Advance ticket purchase via Eventbrite Availability: Tickets on sale via Eventbrite; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/velvet-nights-a-jazz-soca-experience-brooklyn-tickets-2002917760940

Brutalismus 3000 with SPFDJ, EERA and Dorian Electra

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026

Berlin duo Brutalismus 3000 headlines a four-artist live bill at Knockdown Center's warehouse space in Queens on Friday night, joined by SPFDJ, EERA and Dorian Electra. Location: Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Queens, NY 11378 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM Admission: From about $79 - $80 Advance ticket purchase Availability: Tickets on sale; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.jambase.com/show/brutalismus-3000-knockdown-center-20261106

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

More than 180 jewel-box kiosks by Urbanspace line Bryant Park's allées with artisan gifts, jewelry, home goods and gourmet treats for the holiday season. Location: Bryant Park, Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY Dates: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027 Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free entry; pay per purchase None; walk-up Availability: Open for the season with 180+ vendor kiosks Reference: https://www.6sqft.com/bryant-parks-winter-village-opens-for-the-2026-holiday-season/

FAD Market: Fall Pop-up [Dumbo] - Pre-Holiday Edition

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

FAD Market's pre-holiday pop-up brings 35+ independent makers, designers and food artisans to the Empire Stores rooftop and courtyard in DUMBO for the full weekend. Location: Empire Stores, 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Dates: Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: Free entry None; walk-up Availability: Free and open both days Reference: http://fadmarket.co/fall-empire-stores-dumbo-brooklyn

Grand Bazaar NYC: One of a Kind Bazaar

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 8, 2026

Grand Bazaar's themed 'One of a Kind Bazaar' Sunday fills its Upper West Side grounds with 180+ local vendors of antiques, vintage, handmade goods and food, with profits supporting local public schools. Location: Grand Bazaar NYC, 100 West 77th Street, New York, NY 10024 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free entry None; walk-up Availability: Open Sunday; free entry Reference: https://grandbazaarnyc.org/events/

Brooklyn Flea

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026

The original Brooklyn Flea sets up under the Manhattan Bridge archway in DUMBO every weekend with vintage clothing, antiques, furniture and food vendors. Location: DUMBO Archway, 80 Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, through December 21, 2026 (in-window: November 7 - 8) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free entry None; walk-up, rain or shine Availability: Open every weekend through Dec 21, 2026 Reference: http://www.brooklynflea.com/

Chelsea Flea

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Chelsea's long-running open-air antiques and vintage market fills its West 25th Street lot every weekend with furniture, jewelry, art and collectibles from longtime dealers. Location: Chelsea Flea, 29 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round (in-window: November 7 - 8, 2026) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free entry None; walk-up Availability: Open every weekend, year-round Reference: http://www.brooklynflea.com/

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrival & Meet the Tree Day

Free & Community Events
Nov 7, 2026

The world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives on the Plaza on Saturday, November 7, with the second annual Meet the Tree Day: a free Care Bears and FAO Schwarz holiday workshop from 10 AM to 1 PM. Location: Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, between West 49th and 50th Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Meet the Tree Day holiday workshop 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; tree on the Plaza all day (lighting is December 2) Admission: Free Free, first-come first-served; a paid Meet the Tree + Top of the Rock combo ticket offers expedited entry Availability: Free entry on a first-come, first-served basis Reference: https://www.rockefellercenter.com/magazine/events/things-to-do-in-new-york-city-in-november/

Canstruction

Free & Community Events
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Architecture and engineering teams build giant sculptures entirely from unopened cans of food at Brookfield Place; after the exhibition closes, every can is donated to City Harvest. Location: Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10281 Dates: Friday, October 30 - Monday, November 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily (closes 6:00 PM on the final day); free guided tour Saturday Nov 7 at 11:00 AM Admission: Free Free walk-up exhibition; the guided tour requires free advance registration via Eventbrite Availability: Free and open to the public throughout the window Reference: https://www.bfplny.com/events/canstruction/?ref=hyperallergic.com

New York Fashion at PS1, 1980-1984

Free & Community Events
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

PS1's new exhibition looks back at the downtown New York fashion scene of 1980-1984 - the moment art, clubs and clothing collided - opening the same weekend as Hard Art, with free admission. Location: MoMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens, NY 11101 Dates: Opens Thursday, November 5, 2026 (opening weekend shown; run end date not confirmed) Fridays 12:00 - 6:00 PM; Saturdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sundays 12:00 - 6:00 PM Admission: Free (PS1 admission is free for all visitors; timed ticket reservation) Free timed ticket reservation Availability: Free admission; opens Thu Nov 5, 2026 Reference: https://secretnyc.co/moma-ps1-free-admission-queens-2028-fall-exhibits-2026/

Green Between Exhibition Closing Event

Free & Community Events
Nov 8, 2026

The LES Ecology Center closes out its Green Between exhibition with a free community event at the Clyde Romero Memorial Garden in the East Village on Sunday afternoon. Location: Clyde Romero Memorial Garden, 213 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10009 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: Free Free public event per the LES Ecology Center calendar Availability: Free closing event listed for Sun Nov 8 Reference: https://www.lesecologycenter.org/calendar/category/public-events-e-waste/specialevents/

Diwali Lights Up Asia Society 2026

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 7, 2026

Asia Society's Diwali Family Day, presented with The Culture Tree, fills the afternoon before Diwali with dance and music performances, storytelling, diya-making and hands-on crafts. Location: Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM Admission: $20 adults; $10 children over 2 Tickets via Asia Society Availability: Tickets on sale via Asia Society; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://mommypoppins.com/new-york-city-kids/event/events/diwali-family-day-at-asia-society

Young People's Concert: Tales from Peter and the Wolf

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 7, 2026

Mariska Hargitay narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf as the Philharmonic's Young People's Concert explores how music tells stories, with Rafael Payare conducting a relaxed Saturday matinee. Location: David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 2:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed Advance ticket purchase via the New York Philharmonic Availability: Tickets via nyphil.org; presented as a relaxed performance; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/2627/ypc-nov?url=%2Fconcerts-tickets%2F2627%2Fypc-nov%2F

Family Concert: Who Is Duke Ellington?

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 7, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center's family concert introduces kids to Duke Ellington, with the Future of Jazz Orchestra performing his music and Vincent Gardner hosting, on Saturday, November 7. Location: Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall (Jazz at Lincoln Center), Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY 10019 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Advance ticket purchase via Jazz at Lincoln Center Availability: Listed in Jazz at Lincoln Center's official 2026-27 season; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://jazz.org/concerts-events/26-27-season-concerts/

Diwali Dance Performance and Workshop with Meha Sadana

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 8, 2026

Families celebrate Diwali at the Children's Museum of Manhattan with a joyful dance performance and participatory workshop led by teaching artist Meha Sadana, part of the museum's all-day Diwali programming. Location: Children's Museum of Manhattan (Inside Art exhibit space), 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 - 2:30 PM (part of Diwali programs at the museum from 10:30 AM) Admission: Included with museum admission (admission price not confirmed) Museum admission; program presented with The Culture Tree Availability: Program confirmed on the museum's site for Sun Nov 8 Reference: https://cmom.org/experiences/diwali-at-cmom/

Riders Ready: The Science of BMX

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

Brooklyn Children's Museum's new hands-on exhibit Riders Ready explores the science of BMX - balance, momentum and trick physics - with rideable elements and visiting pro riders, open all weekend. Location: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Dates: October 24, 2026 - January 3, 2027 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: $15 general admission; free for children under 1 Museum admission Availability: Open; museum also runs Día de los Muertos family programming on Sat Nov 7 Reference: https://www.brooklynkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PRESS-RELEASE-Riders-Ready-Exhibit-Opening-at-Brooklyn-Childrens-Museum.pdf

The Rink at Bryant Park

Outdoor & Active
Oct 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

New York's only free-admission ice rink spreads 17,000 square feet of ice under the Midtown skyline at Bryant Park, open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. Location: The Rink at Bryant Park (Bank of America Winter Village), Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, NY Dates: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 28, 2027 Daily 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Admission: Free admission with your own skates; skate rentals extra (rental price not confirmed) Free timed reservation required to skate Availability: Reservations open for the season Reference: https://www.6sqft.com/bryant-parks-winter-village-opens-for-the-2026-holiday-season/

The Brooklyn Fall Half, 10K, and 5K

Outdoor & Active
Nov 8, 2026

CityTri's fall race day offers a live or virtual half marathon, 10K and 5K entirely inside Prospect Park on Sunday morning, finishing with a hoodie, medal and pancakes. Location: Prospect Park (start/finish at the Greek Shelter / Peristyle), Greek Shelter, Parade Place and Parkside Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:30 AM start (race-day bib pickup from 7:30 AM) Admission: $54 - $160 depending on distance and format Advance registration required via the organizer (in-person entry $35 for members) Availability: Registration open via CityTri; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://findarace.com/us/events/the-brooklyn-fall-half-10k-and-5k

Hudson River Park Pumpkin Smash

Outdoor & Active
Nov 7, 2026

Hudson River Park's annual Pumpkin Smash turns leftover Halloween pumpkins into compost on Pier 84, with smashing stations, games and sustainability activities on Saturday afternoon. Location: Pier 84, Hudson River Park, Pier 84 at West 44th Street (555 12th Avenue), New York, NY 10036 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (per the park's press release) Admission: Free Free; bring your own pumpkin Availability: Free public event; no registration indicated Reference: https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Hudson-River-Park-to-Present-Fall-Science-and-Family-Events-20261006

Wollman Rink

Outdoor & Active
Oct 28, 2026 – Mar 16, 2027

Central Park's Wollman Rink is open for its 2026-27 season, skating beneath the Midtown skyline until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Location: Wollman Rink, Central Park, 830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Dates: October 28, 2026 - March 16, 2027 Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Admission: Adults $16 off-peak / $28 peak / $40 holidays; children 4-12 $12; ages 3 and under free; skate rental $12 Tickets at the rink; waiver required (signed by a parent or guardian for minors) Availability: Open for the season; walk-up ticketing Reference: https://wollmanrinknyc.com/plan/

Pumpkin Smash 2026 (LES Ecology Center)

Outdoor & Active
Nov 8, 2026

The LES Ecology Center's annual Pumpkin Smash invites neighbors to smash leftover pumpkins and gourds for compost at La Plaza Cultural, the storied East Village community garden, on Sunday afternoon. Location: La Plaza Cultural Community Garden, East 9th Street and Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 12:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Free; bring your pumpkins and gourds Availability: Free public event listed on the organizer's venue page Reference: https://www.lesecologycenter.org/venue/la-plaza-cultural-community-garden/

THWACK

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Ride giant tricycles through a 36,000-square-foot warehouse of Manhattan skyline photographs in THWACK, artist Cortney Andrews and curator Anne Libby's participatory exhibition at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Building A, Dock 1, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Dates: Saturdays and Sundays through November 15, 2026 (in-window: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Free; check the venue page for any entry details Availability: Free entry; open on both weekend days in the window Reference: https://brooklynbridgeparents.com/top-10-november-family-events-in-brooklyn-2026/

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026

Green-Wood's guided trolley tour rolls through 478 acres of fall foliage, Civil War stories and famous permanent residents, from Boss Tweed to Leonard Bernstein, on Saturday afternoon. Location: The Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (also offered November 14) 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: $30; $24 for Green-Wood or BHS members Advance ticket purchase recommended Availability: Tickets on sale; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-life/brooklyn-history-walking-tours-fall-2026/

Catacombs by Candlelight

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Descend by candlelight into the underground crypts of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral - the only Catholic catacombs in New York City - on a guided tour running all weekend. Location: Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 Dates: Tours run Thursday - Monday; in-window tours Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 Tours between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM; select a time at booking Admission: From $32 on the official site (resellers from $38) Advance booking recommended via the official tour site Availability: Tours bookable for the window; not confirmed sold out Reference: https://catacombstournyc.com/

2nd Brooklyn Mah Jongg and Egg Cream Social

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 8, 2026

The Brooklyn Seltzer Museum hosts its second annual Mah Jongg and Egg Cream Social on Sunday, November 8 - tiles, seltzer and old-Brooklyn nostalgia inside a working seltzer works. Location: Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, 474 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Via the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum events page; details not confirmed Availability: Second annual edition confirmed on the museum's events page; ticketing details not confirmed Reference: https://brooklynseltzermuseum.org/events/

Mercer Labs: Maestros & The Machines

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Mercer Labs' flagship exhibition Maestros & The Machines reimagines works by Mozart, Da Vinci and Hokusai across 15 immersive, technology-driven rooms in the Financial District, open all weekend. Location: Mercer Labs, Museum of Art and Technology, 21 Dey Street, New York, NY 10007 Dates: Open daily; in-window days Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Thursday - Sunday hours 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM) 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Admission: From approximately $50 Timed tickets via the venue Availability: Open daily; tickets on sale Reference: https://www.mercerlabs.com/plan-your-visit/

New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts)

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

The 22nd New York City Short Film Festival screens curated short-film programs at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre across Friday and Saturday. Location: Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, Not confirmed Dates: Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2026 Screening times not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed Festival screenings via the festival and FilmFreeway listing Availability: 22nd edition confirmed for Nov 6-7; audience ticketing details not confirmed Reference: https://filmfreeway.com/NewYorkCityShortFilmFestivalNYCShorts

Revolution Me Film Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The tenth anniversary Revolution Me Film Festival brings three days of independent film, panels and workshops to LIU Brooklyn's Kumble Theater, exactly across November 6-8. Location: Kumble Theater at LIU Brooklyn, Not confirmed Dates: Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, 2026 Opening networking event Fri Nov 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM; panels, workshops and screenings Saturday - Sunday (times not confirmed) Admission: Not confirmed Festival passes via the festival website; details not confirmed Availability: Tenth-anniversary edition confirmed for Nov 6-8 on the organizer's site; ticketing details not confirmed Reference: https://www.revolutionmefilms.org/

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