It is a weekend of festivals in New York City. From film to food to French culture, there are plenty of options. October is the last month where weather is pleasant enough for street fairs, so take advantage of the various festivals that allow you to stroll leisurely down the streets. When the day has cooled off, head to one of the many movie screenings.

Festival Albertine: This festival is dedicated to celebrating all things intelligent and French. On Oct. 17, Matthew Weiner, “Mad Men” creator, and Alexandra Clert, creator of the popular French show “Engrenages,” will discuss the portrayal of women in pop culture. The free festival lasts from Oct. 14 to 19 and is being held at Albertine book store at 972 Fifth Ave.

“Pulp Fiction” screening: Your Friday or Saturday night could be filled with Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece “Pulp Fiction,” which turns 20 this year. The Nitehawk Cinema is celebrating by having a midnight screening of the film on Oct. 17 or 18. The Williamsburg theater has regular Friday and Saturday night screenings of classic and popular movies. Tickets for the “Pulp Fiction” screening are $11 at 136 Metropolitan Ave.

Sixth Annual Marco Polo Festival: One of the beautiful things about New York City is the way cultures from all over the world blend with one another to create beautiful relationships and, as a result, good food. The Marco Polo Festival takes place on the edges of Chinatown and Little Italy, and it celebrates the relationship between Chinese and Italian Americans. The free festival begins with a pageant featuring Marco Polo and Kublai Khan marionettes and continues from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with food, Italian opera, Chinese dancers and various other performances. It takes place Oct. 18 on Grand Street.

Korean Food Festival: If you have been craving kimchi and the to-go version at m2m is not cutting it, head to Times Square on Oct. 17 and 18 for the Korean Food Festival. Starting at 10 a.m., stop by to learn how to make kimbap or traditional rice cakes. If you are feeling particularly ambitious, the eating contest begins at 12:30. Entry is free. 

Hitchcocktober: Nothing prepares you for Halloween like the brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock. East Village Cinema makes up for the distinct lack of Hitchcock movies on Netflix by bringing you Hitchcocktober. Every Thursday in October at 8 p.m., a different movie is playing, including the Oct. 16 screening of the classic “Psycho.” At only $10 a ticket, the only downside is having to think about that famous scene every time you are in the shower for the next month.

A version of this article appeared in the Thursday, Oct. 16 print edition. Email Sue Liang at [email protected].