Carnivals, Festivals, Fairs, and Parades NYC September 2023
Manhattan
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
WHEN: Sept. 10, 1 – 6 pm
WHERE: Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th Street, Upper West Side
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WHAT: Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, and more!
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Sept. 14-24, see website for complete schedule
WHERE: Mulberry Street, Little Italy
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WHAT: The Feast of San Gennaro is not only a New York icon, but a world known 11 day event which stretches throughout 11 blocks of the Little Italy neighborhood. For generations, this feast has always been an important part of the neighborhood representing Italian culture and traditions.
WANT TO GO?: Admission is free.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 14, 4 – 10 pm.
WHERE: Under the Arches in West Harlem, 133rd St and 12th Ave, West Harlem
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WHAT: This beloved food event is a celebration of food and culture with diverse performances and various all-family activities.
WANT TO GO?: Admission is free.
Psst…Best Children’s Museums in New York City (that kids will love)
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2 – 5 pm
WHERE: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre St, Tribeca
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WHAT: Mooncakes, magic, and the Jade Rabbit on the moon! Join the museum for an afternoon of storytelling, drop-in arts & crafts, mooncake making, and more.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
Bronx
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 10, 12 – 6 pm
WHERE: Bronx Little Italy, 610 Crescent Ave, Bronx
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WHAT: Ferragosto is a special day in the community filled with Italian culture, delicious food, wonderful live entertainment, and great fun.
WANT TO GO?: Free
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 – 4 pm
WHERE: Indian Field in Van Cortlandt Park, East 233 St. bet. Jerome Ave. and Van Cortlandt Park East, Bronx
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WHAT: Come out for a day of family fun activities with Divi Roxx, KidsConfetti Face Painters, Woodlawn Family Walks, Nature Crafts, and much more!
WANT TO GO?: Free.
Brooklyn
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 25, 4 – 10 pm.
WHERE: Industry City, 220 36th St, Sunset Park
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WHAT: The night market features a curated and diverse selection of NYC-based food, beverage, and packaged goods vendors as well as live performances and various all-family activities.
WANT TO GO?: Free admission.
Queens
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 2, 12 – 5 pm
WHERE: Seven Gables Playground, Oceania St. & 210th St. Oakland Gardens
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WHAT: This annual festival brings together recreational riders, world-class performers, mountain and off-road unicycle enthusiasts, mono-wheel vehicle inventors, and thousands of people who have not ridden in umpteen years, along with circus enthusiasts, extreme sports viewers, and anyone seeking an unusual sight–even for NYC! Activities will include a learn-to-ride area, a demonstration by King Charles Troupe, and games and relays.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Saturdays, 5pm – 12am, through Oct. 29.
WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expy
Flushing
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WHAT: This large, family-friendly open-air night market features up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food along with small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens.
WANT TO GO?: Admission is free.
WHEN: Sept. 8-10, Friday, 6 – 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm.
WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 75-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks
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WHAT: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this Fair with pie eating and corn husking contests, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games. Visit the main stage and family entertainment tents featuring an array of live music and theatrical performances, check out local craft and food vendors and get recycling tips at the Con Edison Ecology booth. This traditional agricultural fair boasts Blue Ribbon competitions in produce, arts & crafts and more.
WANT TO GO?: $15-$70. Additional fees apply for hayrides, carnival rides, midway games & some other attractions.
Celebrate the Arts at Kew Gardens Community Arts Day
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Kew Gardens Business District, Austin Street, Lefferts Blvd, 83 Avenue, Kew Gardens
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WHAT: The entire neighborhood will be turned into an art experience with an eclectic mix of artwork created by talented Queens artists sold on the main streets along with local musicians playing a popular mix of music genres, art experiences for children and adults, face painting, lots of surprises and much much more!
WANT TO GO?: Free.
Glendale Kiwanis Community Day
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 am – 4 pm
WHERE: The Shops at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
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WHAT: Celebrate “Kids Day” on the Center Green with music, food, games, prizes & face painting.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 am – 7 pm
WHERE: Supreme Court Square, 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica
AGES: 3 and up
WHAT: A free and fun kid friendly event that brings different vendors and entertainers to the area to have a good time. There will be many different cultural foods and entertainment such as face painting and petting zoos.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 12 – 2 pm
WHERE: Beach 94th Street Plaza in Rockaway Beach
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WHAT: Come out for a family-friendly celebration featuring costumed participants sharing their floats and artwork while celebrating the end of summer.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 – 6 pm
WHERE: Evergreen Park, St. Felix Ave 60th Pl., Ridgewood
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WHAT: This festival will feature a SuperHero Carnival along with your favorite Heroes, Heroines, Villains, classic video game legends, and more.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 24, 11 am – 5:30 pm
WHERE: College Point Boulevard between 20th avenue and 14th avenue, College Point
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WHAT: Don’t miss the only street fair in NYC with free rides! Plus, games, rides, vendors, and food.
WANT TO GO?: Free.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 24, 12 – 5 pm
WHERE: Along Bell Blvd between 38 Ave and 43 Ave, Bayside
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WHAT: Take a stroll in Bayside Village and enjoy live music, dancing, activities, games, great food, and surprises!
WANT TO GO?: Free admission.
Staten Island
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 4, 12-8pm
WHERE: Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave.
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WHAT: It’s that time of year again! Celebrate the best of Staten Island with fun food, music and so much more at the famous Richmond County Fair.
WANT TO GO? $15; $10, seniors; $5, ages 6-11; free for kids 5 and younger
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 10, 11am-2pm
WHERE: The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, 1466 Manor Rd.
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WHAT: Enjoy an outdoor festival for families that will feature inflatables, carnival games, crafts and more.
WANT TO GO? Free.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr.
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WHAT: Go shopping at this community artisan market featuring over 50 Staten Island Vendors. Enjoy music, entertainment and more.
WANT TO GO? Free admission.
