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NYC - October Free / Cheap Events Preview - New York City

Annual New Yorker Festival
September 30 - October 2, 2011

This three day string of events features musical performances, debates, interviews, excursions and more in our New York City area. Some of these items will be ticketed and others will quite simply be free to the public. So if you'd like to take part in this annual item then head on over to the official site for additional information.

The Great World Beer Festival: Great World Beer Festival
taking place at Center 548
22nd Street in Chelsea
No details as of yet regarding this year's event.

Here is the annual Brewtopia Fest celebrating what? Yup!
You guessed it. BEER, BEER and more BEER!!!
Learn more at the official site: http://brewtopiafest.com/

Korean Harvest and Folklore Festival
October 1
A Taste of Seoul - Annual Event

Korean Parade & Festival returns to the streets of New York City. The event brings together different generations of Korean Americans, while providing New Yorkers with an up-close look at Korean culture—music, food, traditional attire, Korean martial arts (taekwondo), and more. 

Chili Pepper Fiesta at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 to 6:00 pm
Rain or Shine

From Chili related events taken from the wildest part of your imagination to tastings, samplings and overall a festival to burn your tongue in such a sumptuous fashion. This here is the Chili Pepper Celebration to end all others. A true delight for the Chili lover in you. There'll also be music and plenty more on hand. Free with a paid admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Annual Fort Tryon Park Medieval Festival
October 2, 2011 from 11:30 - 6:00 pm

Enjoy this day of true fun which is sure to put a smile on your face and probably make you giggle with joy before you event step foot deep onto the grounds. Heck, last time we attended this fair we were laughing on our way in. With costumed folks all over the place armed with wit and charm equal to some of the finest comedian around. Believe us when we say you won't be sorry for attending this event!

The festival is a unique chance to experience the medieval period in the most authentic setting this side of Europe. The area around the Cloisters Museum in Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market village where knights in armor, jugglers, jesters, magicians, musicians, storytellers, and puppeteers will perform. A blacksmith, manuscript illuminator, pottery decorator, wood carver and other artisans will demonstrate their crafts. Performers and fairgoers dress in historical costumes. Medieval food is available and craft items will be sold. The afternoon culminates with a jousting event between knights on horseback!

Visit the following to learn more:

St. Francis Day at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Blessing of the Animals and Afternoon Fair
Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Celebrates
27th Annual Feast Of St. Francis With Blessing Of The Animals

Guests Are Encouraged to Bring Pets to Receive Special Blessing
October 2, 2011

A celebration of fur and feathers will draw thousands of humans and animals alike to the 27th Annual Feast of St. Francis at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Sunday, October 2nd at 11 am. Tickets are required for the event and will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors open at 9:00 am at the main entrance of the Cathedral, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street) in Manhattan.
Visit also the relevant page for this wonderful NYC historical locale as well as the official website.

Queens County Farm Museum Events

Apple Festival at Queens County Farm
Sunday, October 2 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

NO APPLE PICKING, BUT:
A large variety of apples, apple products and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largest apple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations while learning fun apple facts at this delightful event. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food, hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for all ages.
ADMISSION: FREE

Pick your own Pumpkin
SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS

October is pumpkin month at the Farm Museum! Enjoy wandering through the planting field to find your favorite pumpkin. Price of pumpkins will be determined by weight. A fun farm treat for the whole family! Admission to the pumpkin patch is free.



The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance
Parade of Boats
Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 pm
taking place at Hudson River Park's Pier 62 at West 22nd Street
'The Largest, Most Diverse Boat Parade of its kind in the New York - New Jersey Region
See the online page here...

New York City Chapter Light The Night Walk: 2010

  • STATEN ISLAND
    Saturday, October 1
    Midland Beach Promenade
    Father Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave
    Staten Island, New York

  • MANHATTAN
    Wednesday, October 14
    South Street Seaport / Brooklyn Bridge 
    Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17

  • QUEENS
    Saturday, September 24
    Victory Field Across from Woodhaven Blvd
    Forest Park, New York

Schedule for all Walks:
5:30 pm - Check-in
6:15 pm - RemembranceCeremony
6:45 pm - Opening Ceremony
7:00 pm - Walk Starts!
8:00 - 8:30 pm - Cross Finish Line
Walk Distance: 2 - 3 miles

Beginning in South Street Seaport this walk will go across the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan for the sake of bringing folks together with the purpose of raising funds and awareness towards the fight against blood cancers. Visit as well the official website as well as the relevant page on New Yorkled Magazine to learn more about this historical bridge.


The Modern Show
7 W 34th Street
Not Taking place this year

The best of 20th century design for stylish 21st century collectors. This show is important but not at all imposing and brings together a young group of dealer/stylemakers who are always on the cutting edge.
See it here first and then spot it all over in a year or two. This is one of the first modern shows of NYC’s fall/winter show season and dealers will be bringing their best. Art Deco, Midcentury Modern,
Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Scandinavian, French and Italian ---- Furniture and furnishings, art, designer jewelry, lighting, rugs, books, photography, ceramics, glass, posters, silver and more.

NEW LOCATION - 7 W 34th Street @ Fifth Avenue, NYC. 11th floor - Opposite the Empire State Building
at Fifth Avenue, New York City 11th Floor - Opposite the Empire State
Building.

Show Admission: $15 - $20 with a one year subscription to MODERNISM Magazine
Learn more at the official site.


Marco Polo Day in Little Italy / Chinatown
Saturday, October 15
East meets West as Chinatown and Little Italy come together on Saturday, October 15 at the third annual Marco Polo Festival.  The festival starts at 11 a.m. with a procession from 62 Mott Street and travels through the neighborhood ending on Hester Street between Mott and Mulberry Streets. Performances take place between 12 and 4 pm with cultural performances including the New York Chinese Opera Society, Alfio, Dmitri Minucci, The Freemason Lion Dancers and others.  The event will be hosted by John Leo of Con Edison and sponsored by Two Bridges Neighborhood Council.

The Marco Polo Festival, held annually since 2009, symbolically celebrates this special district by invoking the story of the Silk Road, where the ancient markets of Europe and Asia met, marking a new beginning of world commerce and cultural exchange.
 
For more information, please contact the Two Bridges Neighborhood Council at
212-566-2729.
Rain Site: PS 130 / 143 Baxter Street (between Hester and Grand Streets).

The Manhattan Vintage Clothing And Antique Textile Show and Sale
Friday, October 21
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 22
11:00 am  to 6:00 pm

Taking place at the Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves.)

It’s simply the most fun you’ll ever have shopping.  Fashion smart shoppers have discovered Manhattan’s hottest vintage sale, featuring  80 of the nation’s top dealers.  Designer labels (dresses, gowns, coats, suits, jackets), accessories (belts, handbags, shoes, boots, gloves, hats) and more.

Admission:  $20.
518-434-4312 (www.manhattanvintage.com)


The International Vintage Poster Fair
Friday, October 14 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 16 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm


The Gallery at Metropolitan Pavilion
123 W 18th St, 4th Floor

$15 for a weekend pass (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Free admission for showgoers under the age of 25
The International Vintage Poster Fair, the world’s oldest and largest sale and exposition of original vintage posters, returns to New York the weekend of October 14th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. More than 10,000 posters dated from the 1890’s - 1980’s will be on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. World-class exhibitors hailing from six continents will offer vintage posters of food and liquor advertisements, film, travel and transportation, and international events. Styles include the popular Art Deco and Modernism posters as well classic Art Nouveau and Victorian images.


Visit the NYCares websiteAnnual New York Cares Day 2011
New York City's Largest Hands-On Volunteer Event
Saturday, October 15, 2011 from

Join thousands of New Yorkers on Saturday, October 15th for the annual New York Cares Day serve-a-thon. Since 1992, New Yorkers have come together on a single day each Fall to revitalize New York City public schools, while raising money for New York Cares.

GIVE KIDS A BRIGHTER PLACE TO LEARN
On New York Cares Day, volunteers spread out across the city to re-organize libraries, work in technology centers, clean up playgrounds, paint murals and line games, and more. You'll help create a better environment for children.

HELP NEW YORK CARES DELIVER VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
By asking friends and family to sponsor your work on October 18th, you can help New York Cares fund the volunteer programs we run all year long. Thousands of New Yorkers depend on the work our volunteers do every day.

New York Cares Day is organized in partnership with the New York City Department of Education. Visit the official website. Also visit New Yorkled's Non Profits Page to learn of other volunteering opportunities in NYC.


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Halloween Events for kids are happening Month-Wide.
All month long...
So when you head over to the Halloween Events Page...Please be sure to scroll down and look through everything. Wouldn't want you moms and dads to miss out on something your kids just might enjoy.
Have Fun!!!!

THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE sponsored by Con Edison
at the Queens County Farm Museum

September 17 - October 30
Saturdays and Sundays until the end of October
11:00 am - 4:30 pm 


Take a look at and experience the Maize Maze at this Farm located within NYC. There'll also be a Moonlight Maze walk on Saturdays, Oct. 10th and Oct. 17th which is when the maze itself will be opened until 9:00 pm. The maze will also be open on Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day) from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admission: Adults $9.00
Children -- ages 4-11 $5.00
ages 3 and under Free

They OFFER FALL ACTIVITY PACKAGES WHICH INCLUDE THE CORN MAZE, ANIMAL FEEDING, PUMPKIN PICKING AND A HAYRIDE. Learn more here...

Queens County Farm Museum Events

PICK-YOUR-OWN-PUMPKIN at Queens County Farm
OCTOBER 1 - 31 (and Halloween, Oct. 31)
11:00 am –  4:00 pm
PICK-YOUR-OWN-PUMPKIN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS (Pumpkins are cantalope size and smaller)
October is pumpkin month at the Farm Museum!  Enjoy wandering through the planting field to find your favorite pumpkin. Price of pumpkins will be determined by size of pumpkin. A fun farm treat for the whole family! Admission to the pumpkin patch is free.

Apple Festival at Queens County Farm
Sunday, October 2 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
A large variety of apples, apple products, and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largest apple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations while leaning fun apple facts at this delightful event. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food, hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for all ages.
Admission: free

Visit as well the New Yorkled Beyond Our Borders Apple Picking page


The Annual Halloween Day Parade in Greenwich Village
from Spring St to 22nd Street.
Monday, October 31 beginning at 7:00 pm

Join the many who gather to celebrate this annual parade in NYC's Village. As a matter of fact, if you've got a costume then why not march along? Any costume will do!

Visit the Halloween Page on New Yorkled for more information regarding this as well as other Halloween Listings.


Other Halloween Celebrations

Yup! the Great Parade isn't the only thing that's always going on in town at this time of year. From entertainment at the local NY Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, to the "Boo at the Zoo" and even celebrations at other points in the city, there's plenty for the entire family and the kid in all of us! The South Street Seaport, Chelsea Piers, Central Park and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine are just some of the hot Halloween spots.

Visit New Yorkled's Halloween Day Celebrations Page for additional information regarding other Halloween events going on throughout the city.


Life in the Colonies: A Celebration of 18th Century Life at Van Cortlandt House in Van Cortlandt Park

We're still waiting to confirm the date for this item

The festival celebrates the sights and sounds of a typical 18th century market day.  Market days were an opportunity for the community to gather to socialize, eat, drink and purchase the goods being sold by craftsmen.  At this market day, craftsmen will demonstrate their authentic skills and attendees will be able to try their hand as well—churning butter, dipping a candle or making a cornhusk doll.  Benjamin Franklin will also make a special guest appearance.

Harlem Stage
A full listing of activities at HarlemStage in October 2011
Events include film, music and dance.


Grandma the Clown at the Big Apple Circus

Grandma as she performed at Lincoln Center years ago. Of course she'll be back again as always!

The Big Apple Circus
Oct 20, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012
Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center
62nd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues)

That's right! The Big Apple Circus will be around to please one and all through their many international performers performing their stunts, acrobatics and music. Of course that's not all!

Visit their site for ticketing and other detailed information

 

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Hudson Foliage Cruise
& other Cruises
Here's such a wonderful way to enjoy a trip up the Hudson River the way it was mean't to be enjoyed.


Bear Mountain - Hudson Cruise
Departing from midtown along the Hudson
Rates: $42.99 for Adults and less for children and senior citizens
2.5 hours each way
September - October
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Complete Harbor Cruise
- NY WaterWay - Pier 78 at West 38th Street
Rates: As little as $26 for Adults and less for Children
90 Minutes

Year Round

NY WaterWay's Manhattan Skyline Cruise lasts 90 Minutes
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Semi-Circle Cruise
- Pier 83 - Circle Line Cruises - West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue
Rates: $27 for Adults and less for Children and Seniors
2 Hours

Year Round
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Full Island Cruise
- Circle Line Cruises - Pier 83, West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue
Rates: $28.00 for Adults and less for Seniors and Children
3 Hours

Year Round
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New York Elegant Dinner Cruise
- World Yacht Marina
Pier 81, West 41st Street at the Hudson River
Rates: $116
3 hours
Year Round
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