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.

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!

Citywide Beach Volleyball Tournament

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

Adventures NYC

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

NYC400

SUMMER 2009
A year of special events, exhibits, outdoor activities, and performances to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Henry Hudson to NYC.

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

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.

Pumpkin Festival

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