Festivals
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
Friday, May 20, 2022
Summer Sports Experience: Sports & Fitness Festival
at Play Area (in Bowne Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sports & Fitness Festival offering fitness challenges, an obstacle course, and prizes.
Free!
Kids
In the Glow of Fitness
at Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, Manhattan 

5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Fitness event
Free!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Family Fun Day
at Play Area (in Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Richardson Jordan in a fun afternoon of crafts, games, inflatables, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time!
Free!
Queens Recreation Family Day
at Playground (in Rufus King Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Local Event/Free Family Day in the Park with fun activities and entertainment.
Free!
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Mamapalooza!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fierce feminist families celebrate all Mamas and the people who love them at our annual festival featuring music, vendors, wellness activites, art, and activism.
Free!
Queens Recreation Family Day at Mauro Playground
at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Local Event/Free Family Days in Queens for the public to enjoy games and entertainment.
Free!
Monday, May 23, 2022
Salute to Broadway
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Join this tapping and singing class.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Rhythm & Style
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Join this experienced tap class.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Arts & Crafts
at Multi-Use Room A (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join this social program and produce some beautiful art.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required
Games & Play
at Ballroom (in Fort Hamilton Senior Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join this class with basic coordination drills and strategies.
Free! Recreation Center Membership required