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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.

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from April 1, 2026 to October 4, 2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Apr 2

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

Apr 3

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

Apr 4

Bunny Wonderland

at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for a family friendly Easter themed special event.
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 4

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.”

Apr 4

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!

Best For
Kids
Apr 4

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!

Must See
Event

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Apr 5

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

Apr 9

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

Apr10

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

Apr11

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

Apr12

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

Apr16

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

Apr17

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

Apr18

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!

Must See
Event
Apr18

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.”

Apr18

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Apr19

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

Apr23

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

Apr24

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

Apr25

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.”

Apr25

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!

Best For
Kids
Apr25

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Apr26

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

May 8

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!

Best For
Kids
May 8

Silent Disco at St. Catherine’s Park

at Playground (in St. Catherine's Park), Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin for an outdoor Silent Disco event.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, May 9, 2026

May 9

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!

May 9

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!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, May 16, 2026

May16

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!

Must See
Event
May16

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!

Best For
Kids

Friday, May 29, 2026

May29

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!

Best For
Kids

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Jun18

Juneteeth Event

at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for this free evnt
Free!

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Jun27

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!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Jul18

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!

Jul18

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!

Best For
Kids

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Oct 4

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!

Oct 4

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!

Best For
Kids

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