Events
The Village Halloween Parade 2026: Where to Watch It, and Where to Sleep After
— The Village Halloween Parade 2026 is Saturday October 31 at 7 p.m. up Sixth Avenue. Where to stand, how to get there from Lower Manhattan, and where to stay.
The Feast of San Gennaro 2026: Doing Little Italy From Lower Manhattan
— The Feast of San Gennaro 2026 runs September 17 to 27 on Mulberry Street. Here's how to do it from Lower Manhattan, plus where to stay a 25-minute walk away.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026: Doing It From Lower Manhattan
— Where to stay for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC: the 2026 date and route, how to get uptown from the Financial District, and why a quiet base downtown works.
The NYC Marathon From Lower Manhattan: The Runner Ferry Leaves From Whitehall
— The TCS NYC Marathon runs Sunday, Nov 1, 2026. Staying in the Financial District puts you walking distance from the Whitehall ferry to the Staten Island start.
Stone Street Oktoberfest 2026: What It's Like, and Where to Stay Two Blocks Away
— Stone Street Oktoberfest 2026 runs on consecutive Saturdays from September into October in the Financial District. Here's how the day works and where to stay nearby.
NYC Wine & Food Festival 2026 at the Seaport: What to Know and Where to Stay
— The NYC Wine & Food Festival runs October 15-18, 2026 at the Seaport. Here's how the festival works, how to get there, and where to stay a walk away in FiDi.
Open House New York Weekend 2026: How to Do It From Lower Manhattan
— OHNY Weekend runs October 16-18, 2026, with 300+ sites citywide. How to plan it from Lower Manhattan, key ticket dates, and where to stay in the Financial District.
Taste of the Seaport 2026: What It Is and Where to Stay Nearby
— Taste of the Seaport returns September 26, 2026 in Lower Manhattan. What to expect, how tasting cards work, and where to stay a short walk from the Seaport.