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37 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Mon, 06/01/2026 - and on...
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.Fair | Spring Park Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 3
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Fair | Food Fair Block Party
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, local vendors, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 4
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Downtown Food Fest with Local Vendors
Enjoy food, fun, and more at Lower Manhattan's premier tasting event, rain or shine. This event brings the neighborhood's restaurateurs together for this lunchtime celebration. Sample signature menu dishes at a feast of Lower Manhattan restaurants for $5 to $10 all at one community food festival. For food and beverage purchases, cash is generally accepted and ATMs are located nearby the plaza.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 4
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Festival | Mid Manhattan Street Fair
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the neighborhood's diversity and spirit while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 6
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Puppy Pride Fest: Dog Runway Catwalk, Crafts, & More
Bring your dog to celebrate Pride with a fabulous afternoon of performances, activities, and community. And don’t miss the signature event – the “Walk of Pride” Catwalk Contest, in which you and your pup can strut down the catwalk and show off your unique style and pride in front of the judges, for a chance to win fun prizes! Festive attire is encouraged. Everyone is welcome to the celebration— big tails, small tails, wagging tails, and rainbow tails! Come celebrate love, togetherness, and our best furry friends. Event Schedule: ON THE CATWALK (12:30 – 3PM): Kick off your Pride celebration in style with host Jaye McBride and DJ Softee. A regular at the Comedy Cellar, Jaye will guide you through the festivities of the day, while Softee provides a fun and exciting soundtrack. Pride comes to life onstage with engaging performances featuring Drag by Queen Essa Noche and King Mr Pleasure, plus performances by Broadway singer/actor, Emily Schultheis and our very own DJ Softee. “Walk of Pride” Catwalk Contest (1:30PM): The runway rules as pups and people dress to impress and strut down the catwalk, for a chance to win prizes. Flamboyant accessories and colorful costumes are your ticket to the podium at this contest. No advanced registration necessary. ACTIVITIES ON THE PLAZA (12-3PM):
Paw Print Parlor: Bring home a piece of pride, featuring your pup’s unique paw print! Organizers provide safe, non-toxic stamp pads, paper, and even a colorful magnetic frame for your finished craft!
Tattoos Paw-lor: Need to amp up your costume? Organizers have got the temporary tattoos you never knew you needed to complete the look. Adorn yourself onsite or take some tats home to keep the party going.
Wags & Wisdom: Top trainer Eric Vissichelli is passing out his best advice one-on-one for you and your pup (3 min sessions). Visit his tent to get tips on training – from dog park etiquette to getting your bestie out of your bed – he knows the secret!
Community Service for The Ali Forney Center: Being proud includes giving back to your community. We’re packing hygiene kits for the youth of The Ali Forney Center. We’ll provide facewash, sunscreen, toothbrushes and other essentials – your job is to pack it with personal style using stickers, markers, and encouraging messages for their teens!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 6
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Philippine Independence Day: Street Fair, Parade, Cultural Festival, & More
Get ready to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day with a parade and celebration! This event has some awesome performers lined up to entertain you, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary acts that showcase the rich tapestry of Filipino culture. The headlining artists will bring energy and excitement to the stage, ensuring a day full of joy and celebration. This event honors Filipino heritage with vibrant floats, traditional dances, and the beautiful sounds of Filipino music. Don't forget to stop by the food stalls, where you can savor authentic Filipino dishes, from savory adobo to sweet halo-halo. It's a feast for both the eyes and the palate!Come for the culture, stay for the community, and leave with cherished memories. 8:00 AM: Flag Raising Ceremony & Independence Mass 11:00 AM: Street Fair 11:45 AM: Parade Opening Ceremony 12:00 PM: Independence Day Parade 2:00 PM: Cultural Festival
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 7
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Festival | NYC’s Biggest Art Block Party
Celebrate one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions at the 48th Annual Museum Mile Festival, an evening-long block party bringing together over 20 museums and neighborhood partners. Stroll along a historic stretch of Manhattan and enjoy free admission to participating museums, along with outdoor performances, art-making activities, and interactive programming for all ages. This lively, rain-or-shine event offers a rare opportunity to experience some of the city’s leading cultural institutions in one festive night.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jun 9
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Festival | Spring Park Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 10
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | An Evening of Arab Sounds in the Park
Habibi Festival brings the vibrant sounds of Tunisia, Morocco, Sudan, and beyond. DJ Kofta of the iconic party series Yalla! Party Project will keep the vibes high as we kick things off with the Habibi Festival house band, led by Yacine Boulares and featuring special guests, including Tunisian cellist/composer Nesrine, and Sudanese singer-songwriter Mai Elgizouli. The groundbreaking avant-garde artist EMEL will headline with her theatrical avant-garde electronic, rock, and pop sound. Please note: RSVPing helps you stay up-to-date on show info, but does not guarantee entry. Entry is first come first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 10
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Fair | Food Fair
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods and local vendors. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 11
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Yoga Day on the Green: Workshops, Meditation, Art-Making, Food, & More
Experience a festival-style celebration of wellness. The day starts with a high energy yoga class with Tootsie Olan and concludes with a relaxing flow! There will also be activity tents (seated meditation with silent disco headphones, henna artists, mala bracelet making, mandala drawing and coloring, intention card and affirmation station) for guests to enjoy throughout the morning, either before, after, or between yoga classes. And a few food vendors will be on site so you can refuel after your workout. Schedule: 9:30am: Activity tents open 10am: First yoga class begins 11:15am: Second yoga class begins 12:30pm: Activity tents close Please bring a yoga mat or towel and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 13
9:30 am
Free
9:30 am
Free
Fair | Romania Day Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 13
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Arts & Culture Festival with Multi-Sensory Experiences, Performances, & Installations
The Big Umbrella Festival centers audiences by sharing unique approaches to multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging artistic experiences, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences. This summer, the celebrated festival returns as a day-long campus takeover full of relaxed spaces with multi-sensory experiences, performances, installations, and workshops specifically welcoming neurodivergent audiences and their families. Attendees have the ability to drop-in throughout the day, experiencing as much or as little as they'd like. This event includes an immersive performance of Steve Reich's The Four Sections by Paraorchestra; The Naughty Penguin, an interactive puppet performance created by Spellbound Theatre; salsa dancing for Deaf or Hard of Hearing led by Silent Rhythms; accessible dance experiences for all ages; performances by Thingumajig Theatre's roaming puppet duo The Flying Dodos; visual arts stations; numerous relaxed spaces; and more multi-sensory activities, performances, installations, and workshops. Each event is General Admission--first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 13
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Festival | Literary & Comic Book Festival Celebrating Black Joy
Enjoy an all-day gathering in the heart of Harlem, bringing together literary programming and a Black Comic Book Festival to share stories, that helps make sense of the world, that expands what readers and writers believe is possible, and that speaks truthfully to who we are and where we come from. The day features author talks, panels, a cosplay showcase, marketplace, and a block party to close it all out. Black joy and intellectual life belongs in public—on the street, free, and alive!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 13
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Festival | Community Fair
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the neighborhood's diversity and spirit while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 14
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Parade | Puerto Rican Day Parade: Somos Más Que 100x35 with Daddy Yankee & More Honorees
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade’s theme Somos Más Que 100x35 (rooted in a phrase that originated from and has long been expressed by the people of Puerto Rico as an enduring declaration of pride that affirms the island’s influence far beyond its geographic size) celebrates the creativity and diversity of thought in Puerto Rico and across the diaspora. The National Puerto Rican Day celebrates and honors the leaders, educators, artists, and celebrities that have left a cultural footprint on this nation. This year's honorees are: Daddy Yankee, Dayanara Torres, Anthony Ramos, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 14
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Festival | Spring Park Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 17
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Black American Dance Celebration for Juneteenth
The Ladies of Hip Hop Dance Collaborative & Friends lead an evening celebrating the legacy and evolution of Black American dance. From the Lindy Hop, jazz and tap, to Hip-Hop, House and beyond, this evening traces the thread connecting these movement traditions across generations to honor the innovation, resistance and cultural brilliance of Black American dance. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Black Americans in Texas were emancipated and given their freedom--now celebrated as Juneteenth. This meaningful occasion honors the bravery and determination of Black Americans, reminding us of their remarkable journey and allows us to reflect on this important moment, including the history of slavery and the ongoing fight for equality.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 18
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Festival | Honor Juneteenth in the Park: History, Ponyriding, & Dancing
Celebrate Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, with the Federation of Black Cowboys as they share history, horsemanship, and riding. Enjoy a dance workshop on hip hop and soul line dancing with Go Hard Dancers. Must be 3 years old or older for pony ride.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 19
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Festival | Celebrate Spring at an Outdoor Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 20
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Procession Celebrating the Festival of San Juan: Dancing & Singing
Attend a unique celebration of the Afro-Venezuelan tradition of honoring San Juan. Participate in a "walking procession": the collaborative ritual of dancing and singing to the beat of drums. The Festival of San Juan was originally a communal practice by enslaved people in the cocoa and coffee plantations in the Caribbean coasts of Venezuela. Though it has been celebrated in Venezuela for hundreds of years and celebrates the summer solstice and the birth of Saint John the Baptist, modern participation in San Juan often acts as a statement of self and pride. This recentering of San Juan in New York City is led by Willie Quintana, director of the Brooklyn musical collective Tambor y Cana. By bringing together historical touchstones, national affiliation, and personal identity, Tambor y Cana acts as a catalyst for a meaningful appreciation of and fresh engagement with Afro-Venezuelan culture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 20
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Parade | World's Largest Art Parade: Mermaid Parade
This event is the nation's largest art parade, and one of New York City's greatest summer events. Founded in 1983, the Mermaid Parade pays tribute to a century of Coney Island ingenuity, revelry, and pageantry by celebrating the artistic vision of the masses. With everything from a crowned King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, fantastical sea creatures and mer-folk, marching bands and dancing groups, to baby strollers and mechanized floats, it showcases the creativity of individuals from the five boroughs and beyond. It opens the summer with a true celebration of incredible art, NYC's entrepreneurial spirit, and our community pride. It also ensures a successful summer season by drawing hundreds of thousands of people to the amusement area, providing an economic boost to local businesses.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 20
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Festival | Explore Swedish Traditions at the Midsummer Festival: Live Music, Folklore, Crafts, Food, & More
An annual celebration of the summer solstice with traditional music by Paul Dahlin with fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute. Dances around the Midsummer pole led by Scandinavian folklorist Ross Sutter. Make a floral crown, enjoy Swedish delicacies, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 20
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Festival | Celebrate Spring at an Outdoor Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 21
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | 25th Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Celebration
Join the festivities at the beloved 25th annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival. It's a summer tradition that brings together Chinese, Jewish, and Puerto Rican cultures through food, music, crafts, and performance.
Featuring local artisans, street performers, folkloric traditions, and family-friendly activities, this lively community festival offers an afternoon of cultural exchange and celebration inspired by the neighborhood’s rich immigrant histories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 21
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Chinese, Jewish, & Puerto Rican Street Food Fest (+ Street Performers & More)
Experience a unique and beloved summertime food festival tradition on the Lower East Side. Explore Chinese, Jewish, and Puerto Rican tastes, sights, sounds, and crafts alongside talented artisans, stage and street performers, and visitors from near and far!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 21
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Spring Park Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 24
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Fair | Upper East Side Food Festival
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, local vendors, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 25
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Emerging Artists Share Music, Dance, & Visual Art
You’re invited to the In:Formation Festival, the capstone artistic projects of this year’s William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship cohort. The program features music, dance, and visual art — all created by this year’s fellows: Adelyn Harris, Gabe Lopez, Hannah Mufuka, Claire Schiffer. Projects to be announced soon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 26
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Festival | Celebrate Spring at an Outdoor Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 27
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Emerging Artists Share Music, Dance, & Visual Art
You’re invited to the In:Formation Festival, the capstone artistic projects of this year’s William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship cohort. The program features music, dance, and visual art — all created by this year’s fellows: Adelyn Harris, Gabe Lopez, Hannah Mufuka, Claire Schiffer. Projects to be announced soon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 27
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Festival | Emerging Artists Share Music, Dance, & Visual Art
You’re invited to the In:Formation Festival, the capstone artistic projects of this year’s William R. Kenan, Jr. Fellowship cohort. The program features music, dance, and visual art — all created by this year’s fellows: Adelyn Harris, Gabe Lopez, Hannah Mufuka, Claire Schiffer. Projects to be announced soon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 27
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Festival | Spring Park Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and spring at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of local vendor booths. Enjoy delicious food and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 1
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
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 10
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
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
5:00 pm
Free
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
5:00 pm
Free
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
5:00 pm
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