Fall Foliage
Every autumn, New York City's millions of trees burst into a riot of colors. Come out and enjoy the view — join a hike or tour of some of the season's most picturesque parks or join in a fall foliage-themed art class, and be sure to check out our Fall Festivals!
Fall Foliage in Parks
Explore the best parks to see fall foliage in New York City and learn how you can identify trees by their fall color and the shape of their leaves.
#FallforNYC
Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors. Share your best NYC Parks fall foliage photos and videos with us on Twitter and Instagram with #FallforNYC. We’ll share our favorites at @nycparks!
Fall Foliage Events
Saturday, October 18, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Fall Foliage Fiesta
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Fall Foliage Hike
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Discover the beauty of Forest Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. Maple, oak and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.
Free!
Fall Foliage Hike
at Ecology Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Rangers on an autumn tradition as we walk beside a plethora of fall colors.
Free!
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Fall Foliage Hike
at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a fall tradition as we hike to through the Forever Wild preserve of Inwood Hill Park beneath a canopy of fall colors.
Free!
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Leaf Peeping in Central Park Hike
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a hike around the North Woods of Central Park to see some colorful foliage and celebrate fall!
Free!
Jamaica Bay Bike Tour
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Urban Park Rangers for a biking tour along the Jamaica Bay Greenway, a protected bike line that stretches along a string of coastal preserves in Brooklyn and Queens.
Free!