# New York Comic Con: what to do between sessions in New York City

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/ny-comic-con/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 14 to 17 October 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Javits Center, New York City, United States, about 5 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Midtown West and Chelsea: Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.
- **Getting there:** JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown).
- **Weather:** In October, New York City averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 124 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 05 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt; Central Park bike or pedicab tour

## Weather and what to pack

In October, New York City averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 124 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 05 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes.

7 train to 34 St-Hudson Yards.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Long Island City and Downtown Brooklyn. One subway stop from Manhattan, cheaper rooms.
- **mid:** Midtown West and Chelsea. Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.
- **luxury:** Central Park South and the Upper East Side. Classic luxury hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Pod Times Square (budget), Arlo NoMad (mid), The Plaza (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Thursday 14 October)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Broadway show. Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Eat: Los Tacos No. 1, Tacos

### Evening two (Friday 15 October)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Peter Luger, Steakhouse in Williamsburg
- After dark: Rooftop bars in Midtown, jazz in the Village.

### Companion day (Friday 15 October)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Hudson Valley day trip. Mansions and autumn colours.

### The day after the show (Monday 18 October)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ferry from Battery Park; book pedestal or crown early.
- Eat: Levain Bakery, Giant cookies
- Free: Pay-what-you-wish hours at some museums.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Katz's Delicatessen, Pastrami
- Evening: Harbor sunset cruise. Manhattan skyline from the water.

## Tours worth booking

- [Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Statue%20of%20Liberty%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Ferry from Battery Park; book pedestal or crown early.
- [Broadway show](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Broadway%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- [Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Summit%20One%20Vanderbilt%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Skyline views.
- [Central Park bike or pedicab tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Central%20Park%20bike%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields.
- [Food tour of Greenwich Village or Chinatown](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Pizza, dumplings and cannoli.
- [Harbor sunset cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20sunset%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Manhattan skyline from the water.
- [9/11 Memorial and Museum](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=911%20Museum%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Allow two hours.
- [Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Brooklyn%20walking%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Cross the bridge and see the views.
- [Helicopter tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20helicopter%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Fifteen to thirty minutes over the harbour.
- [Hudson Valley day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hudson%20Valley%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-ny-comic-con): Mansions and autumn colours.

## Where to eat

- Katz's Delicatessen: Pastrami
- Joe's Pizza: Classic slice
- Russ and Daughters: Bagels and lox
- Chelsea Market: Food hall
- Xi'an Famous Foods: Hand-pulled noodles
- Los Tacos No. 1: Tacos
- Peter Luger: Steakhouse in Williamsburg
- Levain Bakery: Giant cookies

## With kids

- American Museum of Natural History.
- Bronx Zoo.
- Intrepid Museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- The Met.
- MoMA.
- Grand Central Market and the New York Public Library.

## Getting around

- Subway runs 24 hours; OMNY contactless with a weekly cap.
- Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point.
- Uber and taxis are slow in Midtown traffic.

## Questions people ask

### When is New York Comic Con 2027?

The next edition is 14 to 17 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during New York Comic Con?

In October, New York City averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 12°C, with roughly 124 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 05 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Javits Center?

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes. 7 train to 34 St-Hudson Yards.

### Where should I stay for New York Comic Con?

For most visitors the best base is Midtown West and Chelsea: Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.

### What can we do between sessions at New York Comic Con?

Good short outings in New York City include Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park bike or pedicab tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near New York Comic Con?

Family-friendly picks: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Broadway show, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt. American Museum of Natural History.

### How far is Javits Center from New York City centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. 7 train to 34 St-Hudson Yards.

More in New York City: https://eventweekends.com/city/new-york/