Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in New York City! It’s Friday, October 24, 2025, and this is your sports-loving, hilariously curious guide Oly Bennet—here to spike your day with epic discoveries and offbeat fun. Let’s find out why NYC is the world’s grand slam of quirky happenings today.

The city’s got that crisp fall spark this morning—sunshine gently bouncing off skyscrapers, everyone sipping pumpkin spice, and Central Park leaves putting on their championship colors. The energy’s high, with Halloween just days away, meaning you’ll spot more costumes than a minor league mascot convention. According to Cititour Weekend Calendar, winter is sneaking in with a hint of chill, but the streets are buzzing with a thousand things to do and eat.

Let’s hit today's highlight reel. First up, Bryant Park transforms into a winter wonderland as the Bank of America Winter Village returns! Ice curling, hot chocolate, and more Instagrammable sweater moments than you can shake a selfie stick at. For you foodies and music lovers, Taste of the Seaport is celebrating its 15th anniversary at Pier 16 and 17, bringing tasty bites and family fun on the waterfront—dodging seagulls optional.

Pups steal the show in Washington Square Park this afternoon with the annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest. The costumes are pawsitively bonkers—I once saw a Great Dane dressed as King Kong climbing a tiny cardboard Empire State! Don’t miss the New York Pops concert at Carnegie Hall tonight, where Broadway meets blockbuster in “From Stage to Screen” for those who want to soak in the city’s musical magic. If you’re all about quirky collecting, Bleecker Trading is hosting a Topps NBA Truck Tour stop—complete with giveaways, NBA jersey photo ops, and surprise athlete sightings.

Now, in local news, Elbow Bread on the Lower East Side is hosting a one-day-only birthday pop-up, serving their iconic hot dogs with an apple butter twist. Over in DUMBO, Kinjo celebrates a stellar year with a special omakase—think sushi so fresh it practically tells jokes. Subway riders, heads up: MTA maintenance means some late-night service tweaks. Always check your app before you leap into the tunnels—nothing like missing a show because you played subway roulette!

For those craving city signatures, today is the perfect day to snap a photo under the iconic Pumpkin Arch at Pier 17 for those epic fall vibes. Want something offbeat? Find a spontaneous chess match in Washington Square or join a bird walk beside the Hudson, where the only thing more competitive than the birds are the birdwatchers. For families, Governors Island is hosting their Pumpkin Point patch, and there’s a tuneful toddler jam in Teardrop Park.

NYC pro tip: If the subway’s packed, try the city ferries for routes along the East River. Not only are they less crowded, you’ll score some of the best skyline views—and maybe spot a kayaker in a hot dog costume, because it’s that kind of city.

Keep your noses in the wind for tomorrow’s monster mash in Prospect Park, another round of dog parades, and a coffee arcade pop-up in Williamsburg that’ll have latte art and Luigi the Robot slinging prizes. I’ll be back tomorrow with more scoop, wild happenings, and maybe live commentary from a street basketball game.

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