With so many fairs, festivals, tastings, parades, parties and strolls on Staten Island this summer, your kids will gladly put down their tablets and phones and join in the excitement! Here’s where to find the fun in Staten Island!
Staten Island Fairs and Festivals
Movies Under the Stars
Watch a free family-friendly flick under the stars. Check out the June line-up of movies.
On the Waterfront: Free Friday Night Films
Fridays, July 8-Sept. 2 • 5-10:30pm
National Lighthouse Museum • 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
Head to the National Lighthouse Museum to catch a free movie night. See the summer schedule.
1 Soldier, 1 Dog, 1 Team Fundraiser
Saturday, June 18 • 2-8pm
Staten Island BPO Elks Lodge • 3250 Richmond Ave.
Retired NYC Firefighter Tim Duffy is a veteran who has a passion for dogs and those who suffer from PTSD. He combined those passions by training dogs in need of homes with veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD to give them something they both needed- each other. Help raise money for this cause by attending this fundraiser, which features music, food and raffles.
Juneteenth Freedom Parade
Saturday, June 18 • 10am-12pm
85 Snug Harbor Rd.
The Jubilee Collective will host its inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Parade in recognition of the holiday. Lineup begins at 85 Snug Harbor Rd. at 8:30am and step off is at 10am. It will end on Richmond Terrace near Borough Hall at approximately 12pm.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Sunday, June 19 • 12-8pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Juneteenth festivities continue with the Jubilee Collective’s freedom festival that features a food and crafts market, live performances and more.
Summer Fashion Show
Saturday, June 25 • 4pm
Staten Island Mall • 2655 Richmond Ave.
Head to Lo’Kel-Li’s Summer Fashion Show to see unique fashion from local designers. The event also features music, raffles, giveaways and more. Location: Level 1 of the Staten Island Mall.
Richmond Road Family Fun Day
Sunday, June 26 • 10am-1pm
Liberty Avenue bet. Jefferson Street and Richmond Road
This exciting community event features entertainment, rides and lots more fun for families to enjoy.
SunriseWALKS Staten Island
Sunday, June 26 • 10am
Staten Island University Hospital Community Park • 75 Richmond Terr.
The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will host SunriseWALKS to benefit the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Kids and their families will enjoy a day of fun that includes carnival- and camp-inspired games and activities. Walkers will enjoy music and special performances by magician Steve Rose, L.A. Dance and more.
Polish Festival
Sunday, June 26 • 1-8pm
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church • 109 York St.
Enjoy music, Polish food and beer, activities for kids and more.
Mud Day & Puppets on the Patio
Wednesday, June 29 • 10am-2pm
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve • 2351 Veterans Rd. W.
Get ready for some muddy fun. Celebrate International Mud Day at Clay Pit, featuring mud pools, a mud kitchen, mud painting and more. Enjoy the new puppet show, Life Under a Log. Bring a towel and a change of clothes!
Independence Weekend at Historic Richmond Town
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
Saturday, July 2-Monday, July 4 • 10am-4pm
Bring the family to Historic Richmond Town to celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy lots of activities such as demonstrations of 19th century fireworks, a balloon launch, and Revolutionary era muskets. You can even sign your name to a copy of the Declaration of Independence!
Travis 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4 • 12pm
Independence Park • Corner of Victory Boulevard and Glenn Street
Celebrate Independence Day on Staten Island at the Travis 4th of July Parade, which begins with a 12pm ceremony to honor dignitaries and honored guests. This year’s Grand Marshal is Lieutenant Colonel Adam Scher.
4th of July Party and Fireworks
Monday, July 4 • 1-9:30pm
Empire Outlets • 55 Richmond Terr.
Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, stilt walkers, music and more at the Empire Outlets 4th of July party and fireworks event.
Maker Park Radio Anniversary Music Fest
Saturday, July 16 • 5-9pm
Thompson Street bet. Front and Bay Streets
Head to Maker Park Radio’s Five-Year Anniversary Music Fest. Hear music from The Giraffes, Blac Rabbit and more.
World Snake Day
Saturday, July 16 • 12-3pm
Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway
Learn all about the zoo’s extensive reptile collection through activities that focus on wildlife conservation and animal adaptations.
Roots Music Fest
Saturday, July 23 • 5-9pm
Thompson Street bet. Front and Bay Streets
Maker Park Radio hosts this exciting festival featuring music from the Harlem Gospel Travelers, Eli Paperboy Reed and others.
Art in the Park Fair
Saturday, July 23 • 11am-4pm
Tappen Park
Created for You Artists Market will host its first annual Art in the Park Fair. Enjoy food, music and entertainment, art and browsing local vendors. There will also be live painting from the artists.
Disney Dance Party
Wednesday, July 27 • 6-7pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Enjoy this session of dancing and singing—Disney style!
Christmas in July
Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31 • 11-7pm
Empire Outlets • 55 Richmond Terr.
Browse artisan items such as candles, art, photography, jewelry, clothing and more at this pre-Christmas celebration. Special non-alcoholic mixed drinks will be available.
Dino Day at the Zoo
Sunday, July 31 • 12-3pm
Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway
Get ready for some fierce fun as you learn about dinosaurs. Meet some cool modern-day relatives of these prehistoric creatures, too!
Raptor Fest
Saturday, Aug. 20-Sunday, Aug. 21 • 12-3pm
Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway
Get a front row seat to Sky Kings Falconry’s free-flight show and learn about birds of prey from around the world.
Conservation Celebration
Saturday, Aug. 7 • 12-3pm
Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway
Help ensure a greener future by attending this fun event hosted by the zoo and other local conservation organizations. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts and hear keeper talks.
Richmond County Fair
Saturday, Sept. 3-Monday, Sept. 5 • 12-6pm
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
The Richmond County Fair has been a mainstay on Staten Island for decades and offers lots of family fun. It features games, rides, live music, food and so much more. It’s also a fundraiser that supports the village’s mission to preserve and share local history.
New Dorp Car & Jeep Show and Food Truck Festival
Sunday, June 12 • 9am-2pm (rain date June 19)
New Dorp High School • 465 New Dorp Lane
Trophies, awards, vendor market and live music. This year’s show is in memory of Steve Papini and John Savoca. Proceeds benefit the New Dorp High School Football Team.
Fig Fest
Sunday, Sept. 18 • 2-6pm
National Lighthouse Museum • 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
More information on this fun festival to be announced!
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