Fall arts preview: 50 things you must do this fall

With summer coming to a close, it's almost time to bid farewell to the sand, surf and outdoor events that kept us busy all summer long. But there's an upside: Fall in New York is filled with a plethora of concerts, art exhibits, festivals and more that'll keep the city buzzing all season.

31 Happy Halloween! Get decked out at the 40th annual Village Halloween Parade. (halloween-nyc.com)

7 The funniest of the funny gather at various venues for the New York Comedy Festival. This year's lineup includes Larry David, Wanda Sykes and Bill Maher, to name a few. (nycomedyfestival.com, through Nov. 10)