Street fairs, festivals and parades in New York City. Monday, July 20, 2026 (Mon, 7/20/2026) and on.
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10 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 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.
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.
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
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. The event takes place in a park designed by Louis I. Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!