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free events,
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that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
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today!
12 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Mon, 05/04/2026 - 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.Festival | Pet Fashion Show (Red Carpet, Photos, Caricatures)
Dress up your pet and strut the red carpet. Show off your pet's tricks, get red carpet photos, pet caricatures, and more. Capture your pet's personality with a free professional photo by NYC Pet Pawtographer (Carmen Gonzalez). Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 4
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Parade | Celebrate Japan Day with Special Artists & Performers
Celebrate Japan Day in New York City by attending the Japan Day Parade and/or Street Fair! This year, the parade's Grand Marshal is Acky Bright, an internationally acclaimed Japanese manga artist whose work has appeared in collaborations with McDonald's, Meta, Marvel, DC Comics, BMW, Lexus, and more. Special guests include JUJUTSU KAISEN The Stage cast for a performance. The street fair will be running from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 9
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Fair | Create Your Own "Stained Glass" Suncatcher
Join a museum family and community day to create your own faux stained-glass suncatcher! Participants can draw inspiration from the museum's stained-glass windows and the centuries of craftsmanship. Don’t miss this chance to bring the beauty of the sun into your home! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 9
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Festival | Latin Music & Dance Celebration: Cuban Salsa Dance Instruction & Live Music
This Latin Festival brings Cuban salsa to the park, with the help of two-time Grammy award nominee Jose "Pepito" Gomez and 2025 Grammy award winner Cesar Orozco. Festival Schedule: 6pm-6:30pm: Dance instruction 6:45pm-8pm: Live dance music by Jose "Pepito" Gomez and La Royal Orquesta 8:00pm-8:30pm: Dance instruction 8:45pm-10pm: Live dance music by Cesar Orozco and SonAhead featuring Ariacne Trujillo, Gina D'Soto, and Ivan Llanes
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 14
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Parade | NYC Dance Parade (100+ Dance Styles, DJs, & Live Bands)
Celebrate the 20th Annual Parade and Festival with 10,000 dancers featuring over 100 unique styles of dance. Dance Parade promotes dance through the celebration of diversity by presenting as many forms of dance as possible. Organizers believe that live performance has the potential to awaken a communal human spirit and helps build a more equitable and vibrant society.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 16
11:45 am
Free
11:45 am
Free
Festival | Nuyorican Life: Art, Community, and Everyday Photography
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon celebrating art and everyday life through the innovative photography of Sophie Rivera. Visitors of all ages can explore Rivera's portraits, documentary photos, and images of New York City's subway and graffiti scenes from the late 1970s through interactive, participatory activities. These include guided gallery discussions, drop-in portrait photography, art-making workshops, movement exercises, and storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 16
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Greek Jewish Heritage Celebration
The 11th annual Greek Jewish gathering celebrates the rich Romaniote and Sephardic heritage of Greek Jewish communities. The day features kosher Greek cuisine and pastries, live music and dance performances, an outdoor marketplace, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
With international performers and community partners from across the U.S. and beyond, this unique event combines music, food, and traditions from the Mediterranean region.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 17
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | A Global Celebration of Culture and Community: Africa Day
A lively, all-ages celebration honoring the richness and global influence of the African diaspora. The day unfolds with live performances, local artisans, food, and immersive cultural experiences. Rooted in a historic moment of unity and shared vision, this annual gathering brings together community, creativity, and tradition in a joyful tribute to heritage and connection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Parade | Israel Day Celebration of Community & Support
Join a community march as part of the annual Israel Day Parade, celebrating unity and support for Israel’s emergency medical services and volunteers. Participants will walk alongside medics, supporters, and public figures in a show of solidarity and appreciation. Note: Registration is required for participation
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 31
10:00 am
Free
10:00 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 | 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 | 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
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