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Citywide Festivals

Parks produces a variety of large festivals and special events that provide unique experiences for thousands of New Yorkers year-round. Learn more about some of our biggest events by visiting the pages below.

 
 

Water Slide

Adventures NYC

SUMMER
Both novice and experienced enthusiasts are introduced to outdoor New York City adventures like canoeing, camping, hiking, and more.

 

Water Slide

Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament

SUMMER
Coney Island hosts the largest free amateur beach volleyball competition on the East Coast.

 

Water Slide

FlyNY

SUMMER
An annual kite festival with workshops, entertainment, and lots of soaring kites!

 

Medieval Festival

Medieval Festival

FALL
This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages in Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park.

 

Bocce TournamentCitywide Bocce Tournament

FALL
Teams of four compete to represent their borough in the finals and for the chance to be crowned best bocce team in the City.

 

Boys with Pumpkins at Pumpkin FestivalPumpkin Festival

FALL
Parks celebrates all things spooky each Halloween season in Central Park.

 

HarborHarbor Day

FALL
Celebrate New York City's rich Dutch history.

 

Boy on Snow TubeWinter Jam NYC

WINTER
Features pro snowboarding athletes, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and tube sledding, as well as an ice-climbing wall and warming hut!

Boy Hopping on Ball Street Games

SPRING
A day dedicated to the enjoyment and celebration of classic games like stick ball, stoop ball, box ball, skully, pogo sticks, and more!