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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
Friday, August 8, 2025
SSE Presents: Softball
at Ballfield 11
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Softball for Beginners every Saturday at Ballfield 11, Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 11AM-3PM. For Youth ages 7-12.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
at Meadow Lake North (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate one of the largest Dragon Boat Festivals in the USA!
Free!
Event
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics every Saturday at Hinton Park from 8/2/25 - 9/6/25 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
SSE: Basketball Training & Development Ages 13-17
at Nautilus Playground (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC parks playgrounds. Including organized sports, games, fitness demos and more.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 15, 2025
SSE Presents: Softball
at Ballfield 11
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Softball for Beginners every Saturday at Ballfield 11, Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 11AM-3PM. For Youth ages 7-12.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 16, 2025
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics every Saturday at Hinton Park from 8/2/25 - 9/6/25 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun!
Free!
Kids
Hindu Lamp Ceremony
at 334 Furman Street (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join for the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Free!
Picnic Performances: New York City Circus Festival
at Bryant Park Stage (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SSE: Basketball Training & Development Ages 13-17
at Nautilus Playground (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC parks playgrounds. Including organized sports, games, fitness demos and more.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 22, 2025
SSE Presents: Softball
at Ballfield 11
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Softball for Beginners every Saturday at Ballfield 11, Flushing Meadows Corona Park from 11AM-3PM. For Youth ages 7-12.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 23, 2025
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics every Saturday at Hinton Park from 8/2/25 - 9/6/25 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
SSE: Basketball Training & Development Ages 13-17
at Nautilus Playground (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC parks staff in free activities in NYC parks playgrounds. Including organized sports, games, fitness demos and more.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 30, 2025
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics every Saturday at Hinton Park from 8/2/25 - 9/6/25 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 6, 2025
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Clinics every Saturday at Hinton Park from 8/2/25 - 9/6/25 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
WBO Back to School
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for fun, games and school supply distribution.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 13, 2025
SSE: Youth Flag Football Festival
at Athletic Field (in Hinton Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
SSE: Youth Flag Football Festival at Hinton Park on September 13, 2025 from 11AM-3PM.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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 the Urban Park Rangers!
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Compostapalooza!
at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Conservancy’s work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations, science experiments, and live entertainment!
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The beloved Halloween Harvest Festival is back with family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, as well as New York’s second largest dog costume contest co-presented with Chateau le Woof. Celebrate the autumn season with us with pumpkin decorating and creative workshops. It’s a Halloween Harvest like no other that you do not want to miss! More details to come!
Free!
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