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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 | Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation


Explore the cutting edge of creativity and innovation during this three-day event showcasing the future of technology, design, and culture. Attendees can engage with interactive product experiences, discover innovations, and hear from industry leaders. The event highlights panels, hands-on experiences, and an innovation showcase that brings together visionaries, creators, and top brands shaping tomorrow's world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Nov 14
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation

Fair | Artists’ Books and Rare Video Editions 


Explore a vibrant selection of publications and artist editions at this year’s Book Fair. Discover recent and rare releases from leading voices in video and media art, including The New Television: Video After Television. Also featured are Paul Ryan’s Video Mind, Earth Mind, an influential and long out-of-print text linking video art to ecological thought, and MIKE’S BOX, an immersive eight-disc compilation of Michael Smith’s performance works, accompanied by new writing from Tim Griffin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Nov 14
6:00 pm
Free
Fairs, November 14, 2025, 11/14/2025, Artists&rsquo; Books and Rare Video Editions&nbsp;

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
10:00 am
Free
Fairs, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Festival | Community Day of Art, Music & Celebration


Celebrate a major museum reopening with a full day of free festivities! Enjoy live performances, DJ sets, games, and giveaways outdoors, then head inside to explore brand-new exhibitions, join hands-on art-making workshops, and unwind with refreshments in the café. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Community Day of Art, Music & Celebration

Festival | Grand Opening Celebration


Celebrate the opening of this iconic Museum in Harlem’s new building with a full day of activities! Explore inaugural exhibitions, join art-making workshops, enjoy live performances, play games, enter giveaways, and grab a snack in the café—a fun, family-friendly event for visitors of all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Grand Opening Celebration

Festival | Vibrant Street Fair 


Celebrate community, creativity, and fall 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, Nov 15
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Vibrant Street Fair&nbsp;

Festival | Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation


Explore the cutting edge of creativity and innovation during this three-day event showcasing the future of technology, design, and culture. Attendees can engage with interactive product experiences, discover innovations, and hear from industry leaders. The event highlights panels, hands-on experiences, and an innovation showcase that brings together visionaries, creators, and top brands shaping tomorrow’s world. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation

Fair | Artists’ Books and Rare Video Editions


Explore a vibrant selection of publications and artist editions at this year’s Book Fair. Discover recent and rare releases from leading voices in video and media art, including The New Television: Video After Television. Also featured are Paul Ryan’s Video Mind, Earth Mind, an influential and long out-of-print text linking video art to ecological thought, and MIKE’S BOX, an immersive eight-disc compilation of Michael Smith’s performance works, accompanied by new writing from Tim Griffin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 15
1:00 pm
Free
Fairs, November 15, 2025, 11/15/2025, Artists&rsquo; Books and Rare Video Editions

Festival | Stories, Voices, and Jewish Heritage


Discover a day of compelling readings and conversations with celebrated authors, from Naomi Novik to Dahlia Adler. Celebrate literature, culture, and the voices shaping Jewish storytelling today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Nov 16
10:00 am
Free
Festivals, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Stories, Voices, and Jewish Heritage

Festival | Celebrate Fall With Local Eats


Celebrate community, creativity, and fall 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, Nov 16
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Celebrate Fall With Local Eats

Festival | Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation


Explore the cutting edge of creativity and innovation during this three-day event showcasing the future of technology, design, and culture. Attendees can engage with interactive product experiences, discover innovations, and hear from industry leaders. The event highlights panels, hands-on experiences, and an innovation showcase that brings together visionaries, creators, and top brands shaping tomorrow’s world. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Nov 16
12:00 pm
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Festivals, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Immersive Celebration of Technology, Design, and Innovation

Fair | Artists’ Books and Rare Video Editions


Explore a vibrant selection of publications and artist editions at this year’s Book Fair. Discover recent and rare releases from leading voices in video and media art, including The New Television: Video After Television. Also featured are Paul Ryan’s Video Mind, Earth Mind, an influential and long out-of-print text linking video art to ecological thought, and MIKE’S BOX, an immersive eight-disc compilation of Michael Smith’s performance works, accompanied by new writing from Tim Griffin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Nov 16
1:00 pm
Free
Fairs, November 16, 2025, 11/16/2025, Artists&rsquo; Books and Rare Video Editions

Festival | Celebrate NYC's Famous Bodega Cats


This event features a celebration of our neighborhood bodegas, the cats that reside in them, and the people that make them special. Screenings in the auditorium, information about area animal shelters, and Bodega snacks and refreshments will be served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Nov 21
3:00 pm
Free
Festivals, November 21, 2025, 11/21/2025, Celebrate NYC's Famous Bodega Cats

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 22
10:00 am
Free
Fairs, November 22, 2025, 11/22/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Parade | Thanksgiving Day Parade!


The 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Giant balloons, spectacular floats, performers and more! There are 2.5 miles of public viewing along the parade's route.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Nov 27
8:30 am
Free
Parades, November 27, 2025, 11/27/2025, Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Nov 29
10:00 am
Free
Fairs, November 29, 2025, 11/29/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Dec 3
11:00 am
Free
Fairs, December 03, 2025, 12/03/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Festival | Famous NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)


After being wrapped with more than 50,000 multi-colored, energy efficient LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree will be lit during the live broadcast "Christmas in Rockefeller Center."
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Dec 3
7:00 pm
Free
Festivals, December 03, 2025, 12/03/2025, Famous NYC Tree Lighting Ceremony (In Person AND Online!)

Festival | Holiday Lights Festivities (Carol Singing, Food, & A Visit from Santa)


Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS / IS 276 Advance Chorus, BMCC Downtown Chorus, and a visit from you-know-who! This year's toy collection benefits Stockings with Care. Unwrapped gifts can be brought to the celebration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Dec 4
6:00 pm
Free
Festivals, December 04, 2025, 12/04/2025, Holiday Lights Festivities (Carol Singing, Food, & A Visit from Santa)

Festival | Holiday Tree Lighting (Live Music, Hot Chocolate, & Treats)


A cherished, family tradition: carols, Cantori New York, New York Brass Quintet, candy canes, hot chocolate... and an evening your family will cherish for years to come. Rain, snow, or shine!
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Dec 7
5:00 pm
Free
Festivals, December 07, 2025, 12/07/2025, Holiday Tree Lighting (Live Music, Hot Chocolate, & Treats)

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Dec 10
11:00 am
Free
Fairs, December 10, 2025, 12/10/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Festival | Carols, Cocoa, & Ice Sculptures


A festive afternoon with ice sculptures, live caroling, hot cocoa, and sweet treats. There will even be surprise swag giveaways!
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Dec 10
11:30 am
Free
Festivals, December 10, 2025, 12/10/2025, Carols, Cocoa, & Ice Sculptures

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Dec 17
11:00 am
Free
Fairs, December 17, 2025, 12/17/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts

Fair | Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts (LAST DAY) 


Named the best holiday market in America in 2023, this holiday market features 185 vendors offering unique gifts from local craftspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs. Open from November 13 to December 24, the market is a festive destination for holiday shopping, offering a wide range of handmade and artisanal goods. Note: Hours vary throughout the week; the market is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Dec 24
11:00 am
Free
Fairs, December 24, 2025, 12/24/2025, Iconic NYC Holiday Market: Local Crafts and Gifts (LAST DAY)&nbsp;
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