Archtober 2025 in New York

Archtober is Architecture and Design Month in New York City, held every fall from October 1st to 31st. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with dozens of partners and sponsors, the festival features many activities for professionals and architecture enthusiasts.

Archtober Highlights

Archtober includes 100 tours, films, celebrations, lectures by leading designers, architecture-themed competitions, and, of course, parties. Don't miss the Pumpkitecture competition, in which architects compete in carving pumpkins into famous architectural works. Usually competition is held on Halloween week. The Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, the Guggenheim, the AIANY and its Center for Architecture, Central Park Conservancy, and the National September 11th Memorial & Museum are participating in Archtober.

Building of the Day

All five boroughs of New York City become part of the month-long festival, with daily walking tours and a "Building of the Day" series that covers such structures as the Sea Glass Carousel, Freshkills Park, and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.

Special Events

The National September 11th Memorial & Museum and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum usually hold some special events. Classic Harbor Line, in partnership with AIA New York, organizes daily architecture boat tours.

History

In 2003, the American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) established the Center for Architecture, and Open House New York (OHNY) was founded, paving the way for Archtober. Initially held as Architecture Week in October, it culminated in OHNY Weekend. By 2011, this event had expanded into Archtober, a month-long celebration of architecture and design. The Center for Architecture now hosts Building of the Day tours of notable buildings led by architects.