The calm before the storm, aka the weekend before Halloweekend…

Fall festivities this weekend only!

🌭 Ready to see some weiner dogs dressed up as hot dogs??? Tompkins Square Park’s annual dog parade is happening this weekend.

🏘️ Who doesn’t love a good open house? This annual festival opens 270+ places across NYC for behind-the-scenes tours and special access to historical houses, artist studios, and more. And it’s free.

🍁 The Met is hosting it’s own Fall fest on Saturday. Create art, catch a performance, and check out the current exhibitions.

🎃 Get (and carve!) your pumpkin and Halloween decor from this pumpkin patch in Brooklyn.

🌛 Always wanted to spend a night at the cemetery like you’re in a Halloween movie? Now’s your chance—there will be drinks, live music, and films to keep the monsters at bay.

🛍️ Manhattan Vintage Show is back this weekend! Browse a curated selection of 90+ dealer collections of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and textiles.

This is just a sneak peek, so be sure to check out the Happening Category in app for a full list.

Explore the city in a new way…

💍 The DIY jewelry crawl you didn’t know you needed.

⚜️ A vetted list of design showroom & home decor shops to explore in one day.

🍸 A Halloween bar crawl with all the spooky decor and seasonal drinks you need.

📚 Your ultimate guide to the independent bookstores of NYC, and how you can hit them all in a weekend.

More fun fall things for you

🍿 Don’t miss out on the last 2 weeks of movie nights under the stars! Spooky movies guaranteed.

👻 Archery, face painting, tarot card readings, and drinks at this pumpkin patch in the city.

🕸️ The 1% of NYC really know how to decorate for Halloween. Have you done a spooktacular walk through Park Slope yet this year?

🔮 You can now get a psychic reading with your pet?!

🍦 If you’re not a fan of beer flights, this ice cream flight is for you.

🍎 Apple picking! Here’s a full list of the orchards nearby, all vetted by the S’more community!

Don’t forget to share your own festive fall experiences and inspire others to do the same 😉

Stay curious,
Mary Emma