Saturday, October 17, 2026

This weekend is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster! From the foodie paradise that is the NYC Wine & Food Festival and endless pours at Wine On Wheels to spine-tingling scares at Ridgewood Asylum, there's something for every kind of weekend warrior. Throw in football-fueled fun at RPM, sultry burlesque at Théâtre XIV's Petit Rouge, and a $19 Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival, and you've got one seriously stacked lineup. Grab your crew, cancel your couch plans and get ready. NYC is going ALL OUT this weekend!


Wine On Wheels Grand Tasting At City Winery

$79: 3 Hours, 150+ Wines, 40+ Top Restaurants, Waterfront Views

Great wine tastes even better when it's doing some good. Wine On Wheels brings together passionate sommeliers, wine lovers and exceptional bottles for a grand tasting that's equal parts sophisticated soirée and feel-good celebration. Round up your wine crew, discover delicious new favorites and mingle with the experts behind the pours, all while supporting a meaningful cause. Consider it the perfect excuse to raise a glass (or several!) as you taste 150+ sommelier-curated wines & indulge in curated culinary cites from 40+ top restaurants, including Michelin-starred gems. We're so ready...

Blocktoberfest, Here We Come

$49: 4 Hours, 30+ Breweries, Craft Beers, Waterfront Views

Your beer-loving besties are waiting for their invites, so get thirsty because Blocktoberfest is bringing serious prost-worthy feels to the city. Expect a celebration of craft beer, with delicious pours, festive atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to discover a brew worth sipping splendidly. Whether you're a dedicated hop-head or simply along for the good times, this is the kind of autumn outing that deserves a permanent spot in the group chat. Lederhosen optional, thirst mandatory...

Ridgewood Asylum: Enter If You Dare

$29: Immersive Haunted House & Escape Room Halloween Experience

Forget scary movies, this Halloween, you're stepping straight into one! Ridgewood Asylum is back to unleash a terrifying maze of sinister surprises, spine-tingling encounters and the kind of jump scares that'll have you grabbing your best friend's arm for dear life. Rally your bravest pals, summon whatever courage you've got and prepare for a seriously twisted adventure where every corner could be hiding your next nightmare. Screaming is practically guaranteed, and making it through without embarrassing yourself is another story...

Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival: Grand Tasting

4 Hours Of Drinks, Delicious Eats, Celebrity Cooking Demos

Food-obsessed New Yorkers, this is your Super Bowl. The New York City Wine & Food Festival's legendary Grand Tasting brings together an incredible lineup of culinary talent, crave-worthy bites, exceptional wines and delicious cocktails for an epic celebration of all things edible and drinkable. Spend the day tasting your way through creations by culinary icons, equally catching appearances from some of the industry’s most celebrated personalities, including Michael Symon, Andrew Zimmern, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Rocco DiSpirito, Rachael Ray, and Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger...

Homegrown Harvest Gala: Glam For A Good Cause

57% Off A 3 Course Dinner with 4 Hour Open Bar, & Live Band

Your fall social calendar deserves at least one seriously glamorous night out, and the Homegrown Harvest Gala is answering the call. Hosted by Youth for Youth and the Food Education Fund at the spectacular Léman Ballroom, this elegant affair combines a three-course dinner, four-hour open bar, live entertainment and dancing beneath soaring ceilings and stunning architectural details. Dress to impress and toast to an evening supporting hospitality career opportunities for NYC public high school students. Fabulous outfits, fabulous food and an even more fabulous cause...

Long Island Whiskey & Spirits Festival: A Fall Escape

$19: 3.5 Hours Of Tasting 100+ Beers, Wines & Spirits, Live Music

Whiskey weather is officially upon us, and Long Island is giving you an excellent reason to venture beyond the city. The 2026 Long Island Whiskey & Spirits Festival will serve up bold bourbons, smooth whiskeys, craft spirits and plenty of exciting discoveries for curious sippers and seasoned connoisseurs alike. Just $19 stands between you and drinking 100+ craft beers, wines, spirits, and more. Come thirsty, and drink it all up!

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From buzzy pop-ups and neighborhood festivals to free happenings, cultural celebrations and blink-and-you'll-miss-them experiences, pulsd's events calendar is your cheat sheet to what's happening around town. Whether you're plotting a spontaneous weekend adventure or looking for something new to do with the crew, there's always another reason to get out and explore. Your next favorite memory could be one click away...
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