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New York City is filled with celebrations of all types. From Coney Island's Mermaid Parade to the Dance Parade, and beyond, parades and festivals large and small bring joy to people of all ages and interests.
Festivals Events
Saturday, September 23, 2017
35th Annual Queens County Fair
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens 
11:00 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
The fair features pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, fun entertainment for kids, and more!
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Harlem Grown's Fall Harvest Fair
at Harlem Grown 134th Street Farm , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join in our largest harvest of the year and participate in family-friendly activities; such as, cooking, games, and a scavenger hunt across three of our farm locations!
Free!
Kids
Harvest Festival at Hollenback Community Garden
at Hollenback Community Garden , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Meet the gardeners and take a tour, enjoy pizza from the grill, shop in the pop-up shop, jam on the ukulele, and more at the garden's annual fundraising event!
Free!
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Morningside Lights: The Secret Gardens Procession
at 110th Street and Morningside Drive (in Morningside Park) , Manhattan , Down to Earth Farmers Market , Manhattan , 116th Street and Morningside Avenue (in Morningside Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–9:00 p.m.
This year's Morningside Lights celebrates the neighborhood's deep tradition of civic activism that blossoms in the gardens carefully cultivated in its many reclaimed spaces.
Free!
Kids
Autumn Moon Festival
at
Chinese Scholar's Garden , Staten Island
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy traditional Asian music and dance, storytelling, tours, demonstrations of martial arts and Tai Chi, food, lessons in Chinese calligraphy, and more at the annual Autumn Moon Festival.
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The 6th Annual Breukelen Country Fair
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park) , Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Join the Wyckoff Farmhouse museum for a day-long extravaganza of crafting, creating, and hands-on fun celebrating Breukelen’s agricultural roots!
Free!
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Summer on the Hudson: Dance Safari!
at 59th Street Park Entrance (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:15 p.m.
Join a guided walk in search for site-specific dances choreographed for Riverside Park South. Enter at 59th Street.
Free!
LUNGS Harvest Festival of the Arts
at Green Oasis and Gilbert Sculpture Garden , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Community Gardens, and Green Oasis Community Garden at the annual LUNGS Harvest Festival, a two-day celebration at the Green Oasis and Gilbert Sculpture Garden.
Free!
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Summer on the Hudson: Silent Disco
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Don headphones and party on the pier with hundreds of all-ages revelers at our Quiet Clubbing event, featuring three live DJs of different genres.
Free!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
35th Annual Queens County Fair
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
The fair features pie-eating and corn-husking contests, pig races, hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, fun entertainment for kids, and more!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Dance Safari!
at 59th Street Park Entrance (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:15 p.m.
Join a guided walk in search for site-specific dances choreographed for Riverside Park South. Enter at 59th Street.
Free!
LUNGS Harvest Festival of the Arts
at Green Oasis and Gilbert Sculpture Garden , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Community Gardens, and Green Oasis Community Garden at the annual LUNGS Harvest Festival, a two-day celebration at the Green Oasis and Gilbert Sculpture Garden.
Free!
Event
Friday, September 29, 2017
Children's Sports Festival
at
Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center (in Thomas Jefferson Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a day of interactive fun. Children ages 3 to 8 years are welcome to enjoy some of their favorite sports including basketball, football, and tennis. All activities…
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 30, 2017
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Ready to be amaaazed? Kids and adults alike will have fun finding their way out of this three-acre corn labyrinth!
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Fordham Road Fair
at East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue , Bronx
12:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Join Fordham Road BID for games, live music, magic, a car show, prizes, exhibits, and more along East Fordham Road between East Kingsbridge and Creston Avenue.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Strictly Tango!
at
Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
1:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Always wanted to visit Argentina, the land of the sensual, romantic Tango? Spend a special afternoon with a Taste of Tango.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Stargazing
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
8:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomer's Association to see the moon, planets, and stars aided by expert stargazers.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 1, 2017
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Ready to be amaaazed? Kids and adults alike will have fun finding their way out of this three-acre corn labyrinth!
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Kickoff to Fall at Queens County Farm Museum
at
Queens County Farm Museum (in Queens Farm Park) , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–4:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the autumn season on the farm! Join us today (and every October weekend) to explore our grounds and buy a variety of Hudson Valley apples, donuts, fresh cider, and…
Free!
Event
33rd Annual Medieval Festival
at Margaret Corbin Drive and adjacent lawns (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
11:30 a.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests, and festival goers dress in medieval costume.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park Potluck Artist Talk
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Meet, greet, and potluck picnic on September 30 with Riverside Park South artist Samantha Holmes to learn about our newest sculpture on display, "Hell Gate Cairns".
Free!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at
Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and more!
Free!
Kids
Annual Pumpkin Festival at the Carousel for All Children
at Willowbrook Park , Staten Island
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Festival where the "prettiest pumpkins prevail in our patch!"
Free!
Kids
Fall Festival
at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks & Council Member Richards for a day of fun activities including crafts, face painting, games, a pumpkin patch, a visit from the Nature Company, music, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Hispanic Heritage Dance-Mania
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy four hours of free dance lessons in salsa, flamenco, Samba, and the Latin hustle!
Free!
Fall Festival
at
Victory Field (in Forest Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall with crafts, games, music, pumpkins, and more!
Free!
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Sunday, October 15, 2017
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music, face painting, self-guided tours of the Urban Farm, and more fun fall activities!
Free!
Kids
Fall Festival
at Bayswater Playground (in Bayswater Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks & Council Member Richards for a day of fun activities including crafts, inflatables, games, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, music, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 21, 2017
It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks
at East Pinetum (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
We're transforming Central Park into a stage, museum, and art studio for a free day of public art to celebrate this milestone.
Free!
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Second Annual Harvest Festival
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Smiling Hogshead Ranchinvites the community at large to a hybrid garden party, street fair, and classic fall carnival.
Free!
Fall Festival
at
Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park (in Tudor Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks & New York City Council Member Eric Ulrich for a day of fun activities including crafts, inflatables, a pumpkin patch, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
The theme is Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead with vibrant performance and music presented by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York! Plus, bring your pup to the costume contest!
Free!
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Halloween Festival
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park) , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Highlights include live entertainment, inflatables, interactive games, a hay ride, a hay maze/pumpkin patch, costume contests, and free goodie bags!
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
4:30 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join us for our tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
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