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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
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Friday, April 3, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Bunny Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a family friendly Easter themed special event.
Free!
Event
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
WBO Spring Egg Hunt
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Free!
Kids
Von King’s Annual Egg Hunt
at HVK South Terrace (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Egg Hunt
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Friday, April 10, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Friday, April 17, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Earth Day Festival
at Monument Plaza (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day at Fort Greene Park for a fun, family-friendly day dedicated to celebrating and caring for the Earth.
Free!
Event
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Springfest Family Fun Day
at Musician's Oval (in Archie Spigner Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for NY City Council Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams' Annual Springfest at Archie Spigner Park for a delightful afternoon of egg hunting, games, and entertainment.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Friday, April 24, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Earth Day Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Play games, get creative with nature-inspired crafts, snap photos beneath the beautiful cherry blossoms, enjoy live performances, and soak up the park’s springtime magic.
Free!
Kids
Spring Festival
at Entrance - West 171 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a day of celebration.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Swedish Cottage Little Red's Hood
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Travel across New York City during this fresh marionette retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood.”
Friday, May 8, 2026
Skate Night at Tanahey Playground
at Multi-Purpose Athletic Field (in Tanahey Playground), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Christopher Marte for a fun skate night in the park.
Free!
Kids
Silent Disco at St. Catherine’s Park
at Playground (in St. Catherine's Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin for an outdoor Silent Disco event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Spring Pickleball Tournament
at Outdoor Tennis Courts (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Queens Recreation for the 2026 Spring Pickleball tournament.
Free!
Urban Wildlife Festival
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Kite Festival
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Fly your kite, enjoy live music, crafts, games, and activities at this free family-friendly festival!
Free!
Event
Family Fun Day at Frederick Douglass Playground
at Field (in Frederick Douglass Playground), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Shaun Abreu for a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 29, 2026
Silent Disco at St. Catherine’s Park
at Mae Grant Playground, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala for an outdoor Silent Disco event.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Juneteeth Event
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this free evnt
Free!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
NYC Parks Presents: Summer Starts Here
at Basketball Court (in Cedar Playground), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this free event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Bike Ride to Waterfront Festival
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free!
Waterfront Festival
at East River Picnic Area (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day along our scenic waterfront with water-themed educational activities, crafts, games, face painting, live performances, and more.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Festival!
Free!
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demos, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
Free!
Kids
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