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Here are our top 10 plans we know you’ll enjoy this weekend: ‘Eataly Restaurant Fest’ is back in NYC with authentic Italian classics, fresh fall flavors and dining delicacies!
This season, Eataly’s ‘Guilty Pleasures’ menu shines light on luxurious ingredients like truffle and caviar, allowing guests to enjoy ‘Miniature Bites of Happiness’ served on small-format plates. Not indulgent enough? You can also add ‘Three Grams of Happiness’ with a supplemental, three-gram serving of black or white truffle! Whatever boils your pasta, this highly-anticipated fall edition of the sensational culinary experience is one you don’t want to miss,
so be sure to reserve a spot at ‘Eataly Restaurant Fest’
before it’s too late!1.
Take your taste buds on an Italian ‘Guilty Pleasure’
adventure
2. Try our fall favorites at Alimama and get 15% off with our special discount code
We’ve partnered with Alimama to bring you our fall favorites from mochi donuts, pumpkin munchkins, and of course their iconic boba-filled cream puff all at a fraction of the cost. From now through October 26th use code “SECRETNYCFALL” to get 15% off your order. Be sure to share your favorites with us to IG and tag both @secret_nyc & @alimama.nyc for a chance to be reshared. More info here.
3. Get nostalgic at Toys ‘R’ Us in Macy’s Herald Square
Earlier this year, Toys “R” Us announced their comeback in every Macy’s in America. NYC’s Macy’s Herald Square opened their own 14,000-square-foot in-store shop today. The grand opening festivities will carry through October 23rd, inviting families to take part in tons of interactive events. Shoppers will no longer have to purchase Toys “R” Us products exclusively online—just in time for the holidays! Read more here.
4. Unleash your darkest fantasies at the limited-time American Horror Story pop-up
In celebration of the 11th installment of American Horror Story, a limited-time pop-up shop in the West Village will unleash visitor’s darkest fantasies. Expect leather wares, custom goods, photo-ops and more! Since the 11th season will actually take place in NYC, it’s the perfect way to get ready for the premiere on Wednesday, October 19th. See here for exact dates the pop-up will be open.
5. Try an “Angelina Pop” from Angelina Bakery’s dessert vending machine
Enjoy Italian desserts at the press of a button with Angelina Bakery’s inventive new dessert vending machine. Currently located outside their Garment District location, you can shop a variety of their beloved treats from cream puffs to cake pops, and their brand new “Angelina Pops,” that are mini-cakes packaged into adorable soda cans for the perfect on-the-go sweet. Learn more here.
6. Visit Lady Liberty’s crown for the first time in two years
Visitors are once again able to explore the highest part of the monument, Lady Liberty’s crown, after two years of closure due to the pandemic. Warning, there are 162 narrow steps you must climb to reach the top. Find out everything else you need to know here.
7. Venture on a gorgeous fall foliage ride in the Catskills on historic railroad tracks
Fall foliage is peaking across numerous regions in Upstate New York. Make the most of the beautiful colors before they’re gone by heading out on a breathtaking ride through the Catskills. You’ll journey on historic railroad tracks on a pedal-powered rail vehicle. The entire ride is about 2 and half hours long. Learn more here.
8. Check out a free concert at ‘HARLEM MEET AFRICA’ festival
HARLEM MEET AFRICA is the city’s newest global music festival, and it’s kicking off on Sunday, October 16th. A one day free concert will take place from 3pm-7pm at Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. The show is specially “produced by Harlem residents for the Harlem community.” Participating performers include Harlem Drum Group, Bailo Bah, Lindsey Wilson, Rylie And Cody, Missia Saran Diabaté, Hervé. Coeur, and so may more. Additional details can be found here.
9. Get spooked at the best Halloween house in all of NYC
Climbing skeletons, ghoulish ghosts, and haunted clowns await at Brooklyn’s beloved Halloween house. The Victorian Queen Anne-style home located on the corner of Albemarle Road and Argyle Roadhe, makes an annual appearance every spooky season, and is rumored to be the handiwork of award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. The house looks even more frightening at night when its all lit up. Find out more here.
10. Meet the Radio City Rockettes in Times Square
The Radio City Rockettes are kicking off the season early with an exciting meet-and-greet in Times Square this weekend! New Yorkers are welcome to meet the dazzling dancers at the Old Navy in Times Square from 12pm-1pm on Saturday, October 15th. They will also be filming their first performance of the season that will be available to the public on Old Navy’s YouTube channel come Monday, October 17th.