- October Street Fairs in New York City -- Enjoy the street fairs of New York this September. Check out our guide to where to find a street fair near you this weekend.
- Light the Night Walk -- Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their annual Light The Night Walk in Manhattan on October 16, 2008. Thousands will walk from South Street Seaport across the Brooklyn Bridge and back to build awareness of blood cancers and fund research for cures.
- New York Film Festival -- This year's New York Film Festival will feature 28 film premieres, Q&As with top directors, showcases, panels, parties, and more.
- Open House New York -- Get an inside look at some of New York's most significant architectural and design sites during Open House New York weekend. Enjoy rare opportunities to tour fascinating places that are usually off-limits to the public. Sites include the High Line, Rockefeller Center rooftop gardens, the Chrysler Building, the United Nations, Ellis Island, and nearly 200 other sites.
- New York Spa Week -- Get pampered for less at New York's best spas during New York Spa Week from October 13-19, 2008.
- Big Apple Circus -- The Big Apple Circus returns to New York on October 23rd with an all-new show.
- CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival -- The CMJ Music Marathon brings more than 1,000 artists to 50+ venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn from October 21-25, 2008. This year's line-up will include A Place To Bury Strangers, Beach House, Broken Social Scene, Cool Kids, Crystal Castles, Del McCoury Band, Deerhoof, Donavon Frankenreiter, Gang Gang Dance, Jay Reatard, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Lykke Li, Minus The Bear, Roisin Murphy, The Dears and Yo Majesty. The CMJ Film Festival runs concurrently at film venues around the city.
- Village Halloween Parade -- Don't miss the only Halloween parade rated as one of the 100 Things to Do Before You Die. Dress up, let loose, and make it a night to remember.
- More New York City Halloween Events -- If the parade's not your thing, check out our guide to what else is going on in New York City this Halloween. Get scared at a haunted house, frolic in the park, or go club-hopping.
October 2008 Events in New York City
Events and Things to Do in New York City in October
By Pamela Skillings, About.com
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