Open House New York
Whether you’re a freshman who is new to the Big Apple, or a senior who is
looking for some adventure before leaving town, the Open House New York
weekend is the perfect way to explore some of NYC’s most unique features.
This annual event welcomes the public to snoop around in historic
buildings, architectural masterpieces and various landmarks that are
normally off limits. Past open house locations included 3 World Trade
Center, Governors Island South Battery, Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn,
the New York Aquarium, and many more.
Founded in 2003, the event now includes more than 300 unique sites
each year and has attracted tens of thousands of guests. The 2019 open
house will take place from October 18-20.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
The perfect escape from the city this fall involves more than 7,000
pumpkins on a historic Hudson Valley Property.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze boasts a stunning visual display of the
illuminated pumpkins that are all designed and hand-carved on site by a
team of artisans.
Held at the Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-On-Hudson, NY, the 2019
event will also feature the brand-new Museum of Pumpkin Art where classic
works are reimagined with gourds. Guests can also stargaze in the Pumpkin
Planetarium, enjoy the Pumpkin Carousel and Pumpkin Windmill, and gaze
at the 25-foot-tall jack o’lantern version of the Statue of Liberty.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze will be open throughout the month
of October and on weekends in November, and the $22 tickets must be
purchased in advance.
Oktoberfest
Nothing says “Autumn” quite like seeing an intoxicated New Yorker
roaming the streets in a lederhosen. That is bound to happen during
Oktoberfest, the traditional Bavarian celebration taking place over several
weekends in September and October.
While the extra large steins of foreign and local craft beers will be the
main attraction, many events will also feature plenty of bratwursts and
other traditional foods. The festival traditionally takes place during the
last three weekends of September, but many locations will continue to host
celebrations through the first three weekends of October.
Various public spaces, parks and beer gardens in all five boroughs
will be hosting Oktoberfest events, so take a few minutes while using the
campus wifi in the library today to find the festival nearest you.
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