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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
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Spring Festival
at Brookville Playground (in Brookville Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Spring Festival at Brookville Park on 5/04/25 from 12PM - 4 PM.
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance Festival
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
A celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike.
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Urban Wildlife Festival
at East 149th Street and St. Ann's Avenue (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx 
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. Discover abundant wildlife at this free family event featuring live animals!
Free!
Event
Friday, May 16, 2025
Family Fun Day
at Playground (in Rufus King Park), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day at Rufus King Park from 2:30PM - 6:30PM on May 16, 2025.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 17, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" Event
Free!
Kids
Family Fun Day at Carl Schurz Park
at Carl Schurz Pickleball Court (in Carl Schurz Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, music, jumbo games, and challenge yourself on the Grit N’ Wit obstacle course.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Pinkster Celebration
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Wyckoff House Museum & Elite Learners bring you a special Pinkster Festival with live music, carnival activities, drumming and more!
Free!
Family Day
at Play Area (in Playground Seventy Five), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Playground Seventy Five.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Family Day
at Play Area (in Judge Moses Weinstein Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Judge Moses Weinstein Playground.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Family Day
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Hallets Cove Playground), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Hallets Cove Playground.
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 30, 2025
Dragon Boat Festival
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dragon Boat Festival
Free!
Kids
NYC Parks Presents: Schools Out Celebration
at Playground Area (in Castle Hill Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Family Fun Day at John Jay Park
at Playground (in John Jay Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Julie Menin in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more! Come ready to have a great time!
Free!
Kids
Family Day
at Chapin Parkway and 85th Avenue (in Captain Tilly Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Captain Tilly Playground.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Family Day
at Pomonok Playground, Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Pomonok Playground
Free!
Kids
Friday, June 6, 2025
Family Fun Day
at Blacktop Courts (in Delphin H. Greene Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day at Delphin H. Greene Playground on June 6, 2025 from 2:30PM - 6:30PM.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Family Fun Day at Thomas Jefferson Park
at Soccer Field (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Diana Ayala in a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Family Day
at Open Area (in Hoover - Manton Playgrounds), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Hoover - Manton Playground.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Public Theater Mobile Unit: Much Ado About Nothing
at Entrance - Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unit celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Fortune Society's Arts Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate community, liberation and healing through the Arts with the Long Island City-based non-profit dedicated to building people, not prisons. Enjoy family-friendly festivities, including live music, spoken word performances, food for purchase and more. More details to come!
Free!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Public Theater Mobile Unit: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at Central Lawn (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unti celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Public Theater Mobile Unit: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at Central Lawn (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unti celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Friday, June 20, 2025
Family Day
at Basketball Courts (in Real Good Playground), Queens
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Real Good Playground.
Free!
Kids
Summer Solstice
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and family to the Park to celebrate the longest day of the year! Enjoy food by local vendors as the sun sets, and more!
Free!
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Feel Free Art Festival
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Feel free to paint. Feel free to dance. Feel free to express yourself. This festival is to allow all people to have the opportunity to enjoy culture and arts.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Public Theater Mobile Unit: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at Suydam Street & Irving Avenue (in Maria Hernandez Park), Brooklyn
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unti celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Thursday, June 26, 2025
School's Out Festival
at 21st Street and 29th Avenue (in Van Alst Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Tiffany Cabán for a celebration of the end of school year with a School’s Out Festival in Van Alst Playground.
Free!
Kids
Public Theater Mobile Unit: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unti celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Friday, June 27, 2025
Public Theater Mobile Unit: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
at Entrance - 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets (in Travers Park), Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Public Theater's Mobile Unti celebrates its 15th year with the beloved romantic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Free!
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Family Day
at Mauro Playground (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Council Member James Gennaro and Queens Recreation as they present this fun day of family activities in Mauro Playground.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Goatham Festival
at Ten Mile Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of Riverside Park’s famous herd of landscaper goats.
Free!
Event
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This summer celebration originated in Oaxaca City, Mexico, where representatives of the eight regions of Oaxaca gather together wearing traditional costumes to dance, sing, and give gifts to the crowd; creating strong bonds between the different regions.
Free!
Saturday, August 16, 2025
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
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, 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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