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New York City street fairs are good reflection of the City: the offerings are sofisticated and amusing, and you always can find something that fits your budget. Please see street fairs/festivals schedule below.
        

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 17
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 17, 2026, 07/17/2026, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Festival | Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 1)


Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken word, this event celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. It will focus on Hunter’s political writing and political activism, his connections with the Beat Generation, and will feature Gonzo artist Ralph Steadman and Ralph’s daughter Sadie Williams. It will also feature Hunter S. Thompson’s son Juan Thompson, grandson Will Thompson, Joe Iconis and musical numbers from the musical based on Hunter’s life, also Phoebe Legere, Puma Perl, Penny Arcade, women poets of New York, and many other scholars, artists, and poets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 17
1:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 17, 2026, 07/17/2026, Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 1)

Festival | Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)


Enjoy an open-air night market bringing food, music, and community in a historic part of Harlem.  Come for dinner, stay for the music, bring friends, or pull up solo. What to expect: Local food vendors, rotating weekly Live DJs and performances Open-air summer night market Community-first, family-friendly vibe Easy access via subway and bus
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 17
5:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 17, 2026, 07/17/2026, Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)

Festival | Island Poetry Fest: Spoken Word, Interdisciplinary Performances, Food, & More


The Poet-ry Soci-ety of New York (PSNY) trans-forms the island into a sprawl-ing, sun-drenched poet-ry won-der-land known as The New York City Poet-ry Fes-ti-val (NYC PoFest). For fif-teen years, poets, poet-ry lovers, and poets-to-be have flocked from far and wide to frol-ic on the island's lush green lawns and shout poet-ry to the sky-line; to snack on Smor-gas-burg-wor-thy treats with new and old poet-ry besties; to scrib-ble odes to Vic-to-ri-an man-sions beneath a canopy of cen-tu-ry-old trees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jul 18
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 18, 2026, 07/18/2026, Island Poetry Fest: Spoken Word, Interdisciplinary Performances, Food, & More

Festival | Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 2)


Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken word, this event celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. It will focus on Hunter's political writing and political activism, his connections with the Beat Generation, and will feature Gonzo artist Ralph Steadman and Ralph's daughter Sadie Williams. It will also feature Hunter S. Thompson's son Juan Thompson, grandson Will Thompson, Joe Iconis and musical numbers from the musical based on Hunter's life, also Phoebe Legere, Puma Perl, Penny Arcade, women poets of New York, and many other scholars, artists, and poets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 18
1:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 18, 2026, 07/18/2026, Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 2)

Festival | A World of Flavors: Free Tastes and More with a Beautiful View


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jul 18
6:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Festivals, July 18, 2026, 07/18/2026, A World of Flavors: Free Tastes and More with a Beautiful View

Festival | Island Poetry Fest: Spoken Word, Interdisciplinary Performances, Food, & More


The Poet-ry Soci-ety of New York (PSNY) trans-forms the island into a sprawl-ing, sun-drenched poet-ry won-der-land known as The New York City Poet-ry Fes-ti-val (NYC PoFest). For fif-teen years, poets, poet-ry lovers, and poets-to-be have flocked from far and wide to frol-ic on the island's lush green lawns and shout poet-ry to the sky-line; to snack on Smor-gas-burg-wor-thy treats with new and old poet-ry besties; to scrib-ble odes to Vic-to-ri-an man-sions beneath a canopy of cen-tu-ry-old trees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jul 19
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 19, 2026, 07/19/2026, Island Poetry Fest: Spoken Word, Interdisciplinary Performances, Food, & More

Festival | Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 3)


Through lectures, live music, art, panel discussions and spoken word, this event celebrates the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. It will focus on Hunter’s political writing and political activism, his connections with the Beat Generation, and will feature Gonzo artist Ralph Steadman and Ralph’s daughter Sadie Williams. It will also feature Hunter S. Thompson’s son Juan Thompson, grandson Will Thompson, Joe Iconis and musical numbers from the musical based on Hunter’s life, also Phoebe Legere, Puma Perl, Penny Arcade, women poets of New York, and many other scholars, artists, and poets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jul 19
1:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 19, 2026, 07/19/2026, Arts & Culture Fest Honoring the Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Day 3)

Festival | Summer Block Party Series - Dance it Out! 


Now in its 13th year, the series returns with top DJs, special guests, and after-hours museum access. Dance to sets spanning salsa to hip-hop, join a dance lesson, and enjoy hands-on art activities for all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 23
6:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 23, 2026, 07/23/2026, Summer Block Party Series - Dance it Out!&nbsp;

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 24
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Festival | Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)


Enjoy an open-air night market bringing food, music, and community in a historic part of Harlem.  Come for dinner, stay for the music, bring friends, or pull up solo. What to expect: Local food vendors, rotating weekly Live DJs and performances Open-air summer night market Community-first, family-friendly vibe Easy access via subway and bus
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 24
5:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)

Festival | World Water Day Activities, Performances, & Live Music in the Park


Learn about the amazing marine life that dwells within New York's waters while enjoying one-of-a-kind views located within the river. At 1 PM watch a dynamic dance ensemble performance by Chris Bisram/ShakunDavi Dance and stick around for powerful percussion by Fogo Azul NYC at 3 PM. Be sure to examine marine touch tables with iDig2Learn. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 25
10:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 25, 2026, 07/25/2026, World Water Day Activities, Performances, & Live Music in the Park

Festival | Outdoor Market with 40+ Independent Vendors (Jewelry, Art, Food, & More)


Set along an avenue between his-toric ear-ly 20th-cen-tu-ry build-ings, this mar-ket is just steps from the pier. A fresh line-up of 40+ inde-pen-dent mak-ers, design-ers, artists, and small busi-ness-es. Dis-cov-er hand-craft-ed jew-el-ry, art, appar-el, bath and body care, home goods, arti-sanal pack-aged foods, and more -- all thought-ful-ly curat-ed and local-ly made.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Jul 25
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 25, 2026, 07/25/2026, Outdoor Market with 40+ Independent Vendors (Jewelry, Art, Food, & More)

Festival | Outdoor Market with 40+ Independent Vendors (Jewelry, Art, Food, & More)


Set along an avenue between his-toric ear-ly 20th-cen-tu-ry build-ings, this mar-ket is just steps from the pier. A fresh line-up of 40+ inde-pen-dent mak-ers, design-ers, artists, and small busi-ness-es. Dis-cov-er hand-craft-ed jew-el-ry, art, appar-el, bath and body care, home goods, arti-sanal pack-aged foods, and more -- all thought-ful-ly curat-ed and local-ly made.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Jul 26
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 26, 2026, 07/26/2026, Outdoor Market with 40+ Independent Vendors (Jewelry, Art, Food, & More)

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 31
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, July 31, 2026, 07/31/2026, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Festival | Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)


Enjoy an open-air night market bringing food, music, and community in a historic part of Harlem.  Come for dinner, stay for the music, bring friends, or pull up solo. What to expect: Local food vendors, rotating weekly Live DJs and performances Open-air summer night market Community-first, family-friendly vibe Easy access via subway and bus
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 31
5:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 31, 2026, 07/31/2026, Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)

Festival | Kite-Flying Celebration on the Pier


Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun. Make-your-own kite kits are provided free for kids (while supplies last), or bring your own favorite kite from home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Aug 15
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, August 15, 2026, 08/15/2026, Kite-Flying Celebration on the Pier

Festival | Community End-of-Summer Block Party with Free Food, Entertainment, Carnival Games, & More


An annual block party celebrating the Lower East Side! Enjoy free food, ice cream, live entertainment by LES Creative People in Action, carnival games, face painting, art making with Abrons Arts Center, resource tables, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Aug 29
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, August 29, 2026, 08/29/2026, Community End-of-Summer Block Party with Free Food, Entertainment, Carnival Games, & More
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