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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
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Family Fun Day at Jacob H. Schiff Playground
at Jacob H. Schiff Play Area (in Jacob H. Schiff 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
Goodbye Summer Arts + Music Festival
at Bella Abzug Park, Manhattan, Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Enjoy handmade goods from makers and artists, live music, interactive art demonstrations, and food and drinks from local vendors.
Free!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan, James Baldwin Lawn (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan, 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Kids' jumbo games, live music and salsa dance instruction.
Free!
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Homecoming Queens: Pep Rally for the Trees of FMCP!
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us at FMCP to learn about and celebrate the park’s trees by “planting” words of encouragement for them!
Free!
Event
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Monday, September 22, 2025
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Kids in Motion: Game On! Family Field Day
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens
12:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get active with Kids in Motion on a day off from school!
Free!
Kids
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Thursday, September 25, 2025
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Friday, September 26, 2025
SSE Presents: Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills
at Basketball Courts (in Real Good Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills for ages 6-17
Free!
Kids
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Kayaking at Conference House Park
at Almer G. Pavilion (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Kayak Staten Island, in conjunction with the Conference House Park Conservancy's annual Raritan Bay Festival, for free kayaking at Conference House Park.
Free!
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Bike Ride to Harvest Festival
at 114th Street & First Avenue (in 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!
Event
DDC Community Day Event at East River Park
at Corlears Hook Comfort Station (in Corlears Hook Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come join your neighbors for a fun day of events to mark the opening of East River Park Phase I.
Free!
Event
Harvest Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Decorate and bring home your very own pumpkin from our immersive patch, participate in a cooking demonstration with seasonal vegetables, enjoy live performances, have your face painted, and learn about nature with our partners.
Free!
Kids
14th Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival
at La Plaza Cultural, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens (LUNGS) and community gardens in the LES at the Opening Night Party for the 2025 LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival! Learn more on lungsnyc.org
Free!
Friday, October 3, 2025
SSE Presents: Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills
at Basketball Courts (in Real Good Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills for ages 6-17
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Shoelace Park Forest Fest
at Olinville Playground (in Bronx River Parkway), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Shoelace Park with recreational and educational activities.
Free!
Kids
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
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Bike Ride to Fungus Festival
at 114th Street & First Avenue (in Thomas Jefferson Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ride to Fungus Festival with El Barrio Bikes! 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!
Friday, October 10, 2025
SSE Presents: Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills
at Basketball Courts (in Real Good Playground), Queens
2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Summer Sports Experience: Youth Flag Football Skills & Drills for ages 6-17
Free!
Kids
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
NYC Parks Presents: Pumpkin Palooza
at St. James Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 18, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Fall Foliage Fiesta
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event
Free!
Kids
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!
Annual Pumpkin Party
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual pumpkin party at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Autumn Festival
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join for a day of pumpkin giveaways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun with Assembly Member Williams!
Free!
Event
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Howl-o-ween Event
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Families along with their furry loved ones are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Howl-o-ween event! Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress.
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 12, 2025
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Free!
Kids
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