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.
Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament
SUMMER
Coney Island hosts the largest free amateur beach volleyball competition on
the East Coast.
FlyNY
SUMMER
An annual kite festival with workshops, entertainment, and lots of soaring kites!
Medieval Festival
FALL
This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages in Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park.
Citywide Bocce Tournament
FALLTeams of four compete to represent their borough in the finals and for the chance to be crowned best bocce team in the City.
Pumpkin Festival
FALL
Parks celebrates all things spooky each Halloween season in Central Park.
Harbor Day
FALL
Celebrate New York City's rich Dutch history.
Winter Jam NYC
WINTER
Features pro snowboarding athletes, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and
tube sledding, as well as an ice-climbing wall and warming hut!
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!
Adventures NYC
SUMMER
Both novice and experienced enthusiasts are introduced to outdoor New York
City adventures like canoeing, camping, hiking, and more.
