NYC Dates That Are Not Just Dinner Or Drinks
September 30 - October 5th, 2025
Hey there,
Fall is creeping in — cooler nights, slower sunsets, and weekends that actually make you want to leave the house. From rooftop hangs to after-dark museum takeovers, we’ve rounded up plans that go beyond “just hanging out.”
Let’s make this week a good one.
🍔 EEEEEATSCON New York is Serving
Part food festival, part music fest, part cultural moment — EEEEEATSCON is where you go to taste everything and maybe spot your favorite chef or DJ while you’re at it. Expect collabs from iconic restaurants (think Tatiana, Laser Wolf, Bonnie’s), panels with food-world legends, and a crowd that’s definitely dressed for Instagram.
Laila’s tip: Go early, stay late, and plan your bites like it’s Coachella.
🗓 October 4-5| 12:00PM - 6:00PM
📍Pier 76,New York
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🌮 Limusina in Hudson Yards
Limusina brings sleek design, modern vibes, and dishes that impress without trying too hard. Pro tip: rooftop mezcal hits different when the skyline’s blushing.
🗓 Open every day | 5:00PM - 11:00PM
📍 441 Ninth Avenue,New York, NY 10001
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🎼 Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden
Need a reason to wear something nicer? Andrea Bocelli is turning MSG into a romantic opera house for the night. Cue the goosebumps and gentle hand-holding.
🗓 Sunday, October 5, 2025
📍The Metropolitan Opera House - 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York
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🦁 The Lion King on Broadway
From “Circle of Life” to curtain call, The Lion King is pure Broadway magic. Costumes that wow, music that moves, and a date night that hits all the right notes. Elton John + Tim Rice + the African savannah = unforgettable.
🗓 Multiple Dates
📍200 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
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👮♀️ Law & Order: Dun Dun Diner
Cue the dun dun. NBC’s bringing Law & Order to life with an immersive diner pop-up celebrating 25 seasons of the iconic series. Burgers, merch, and crime-scene-level photo ops.
🗓 Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 1:00PM - 7:00PM
📍1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY
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🍺 Oktoberfest NYC
Beer steins. Bratwurst. Bold pretzel energy. Oktoberfest is back — with all the sudsy, snacky, oompah-filled fun you crave. Go for the beer, stay for the vibes (and feats of strength, obviously).
🗓 All Month | 4:00PM - 10:00PM
📍Oktoberfest celebrations take place in all five boroughs in New York City at various restaurants, bars and public spaces
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🌽 The Amazing Maize Maze at Queens County Farm
A 3-acre corn maze shaped like a butterfly. Solve puzzles, follow clues, get charmingly lost. It’s fall fun with just enough mystery to turn into a mini adventure.
🗓 Multiple Dates until Sunday, October 23, 2025
📍73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY
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🖤 Madame Morbid’s Haunted Victorian Trolley Tour
Hop on a vintage trolley in Brooklyn and ride into the spooky season. 90 minutes of ghost stories, creepy history, and perfectly-timed chills. It’s Halloween, but make it classy.
🗓 Multiple Dates
📍9th and, Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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🛍 Fall & Winter Popup Market
64 Grove Street is turning into your cozy-season go-to. Think warm drinks, cool vendors, and all the vibes. Start your holiday shopping early, or just wander and snack.
🗓 Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 11:00AM - 6:00PM
📍64 Grove St, Brooklyn, NY
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