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that only New York provides:
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14 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Mon, 04/13/2026 - and on...
New York City street fairs are good reflection of the City: the offerings are sofisticated and amusing, and you always can find something that fits your budget. Please see street fairs/festivals schedule below.Festival | Music & Art Festival: Percussion & Electronic Tunes with Experimental Film & Video Art
Concert and screening featuring music for percussion and electronics, performed by Noise Catalogue ensemble, alongside experimental film and video works. This program includes selections from the festival’s international call for works.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 14
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Festival | Celebrate Earth Day Amongst Nature
Spend the day celebrating the earth with free activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, food trucks, community science, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 18
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Festival | Welcome Spring with Music, Games, Art, & More (All Ages)
After a long and snowy winter, welcome the arrival of spring with a joyful day for all ages. The green at the Davis Center opens for the season with music, games, art, and more--open to all. Bring neighbors, families, and friends!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 18
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Earth Day: Climate Action and Community Celebration
This day of festivities features exhibits from environmental nonprofits and sustainable businesses, interactive workshops, live performances, climate-focused art, kids’ activities, and eco-friendly food, all aimed at inspiring a greener future.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Apr 19
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Earth Day in Action: Art, Music & Climate
Celebrate Earth Day with an evening of live music, dance, and immersive climate projections, alongside opportunities to engage with local climate and social justice initiatives. Performances by Julia Pascual Espuny (Gé-Ode) and DJ Vivian Moinelle. There will be climate demands projected alongside artistic works from the 2026 Creative Climate Awards
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 22
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Festival | Park-Wide Earth Day Art Showcase
Enjoy a park-wide exhibition that highlights the rich ecology of the park and showcases the Conservancy’s work to strengthen and sustain the park for the future. The Showcase is organized around seven topical stations with information, images, and QR codes providing access to varied supplementary resources.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Apr 26
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Parade | Greek Independence Day Parade
A day for Hellenic pride in New York.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Apr 26
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Festival | Mexican Independent Film Festival with Screenings & Discussions
"Foundations of Mexican Independent Cinema" is curated by film scholar Valerie Pires and features screenings and discussions with scholars and filmmakers focused on the convictions, creative world, and legacy of Grupo Nuevo Cine, a 1960s collective of Spanish exiles, Mexican, and Latin American filmmakers, artists, and intellectuals based in Mexico City. Schedule: 3-5 PM | Screening: The Blue Lobster (1954), Remedios Varo: 1913-1963 (1967) 5-6:30 PM | Break 6:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction 7 PM | Screening: On the Empty Balcony (1962) 8:05 PM | Discussion Panel and Q&A 9 PM | Closing Remarks
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 29
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Festival | Puppet Procession for Workers, Waterways, and Climate Futures
This participatory event celebrates labor, artmaking, and aquatic ecosystems through performance, a puppet procession, and workshops. Participants will engage with large-scale aquatic puppetry inspired by resilient oyster-reef ecologies and create personal regalia honoring International Workers’ Day. The program features live music, food, and community gatherings with artists and Arts Center Residents. Note: See the website for transportation details
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 1
9:15 am
Free
9:15 am
Free
Festival | Vintage-Style Circus (Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, & More)
This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more--delivering high-flying fun for the whole family.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 2
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Festival | Vintage-Style Circus (Clowns, Jugglers, Acrobats, & More)
This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more--delivering high-flying fun for the whole family.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 2
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Festival | Latin Music & Dance Celebration: Cuban Salsa Dance Instruction & Live Music
This Latin Festival brings Cuban salsa to the park, with the help of two-time Grammy award nominee Jose "Pepito" Gomez and 2025 Grammy award winner Cesar Orozco. Festival Schedule: 6pm-6:30pm: Dance instruction 6:45pm-8pm: Live dance music by Jose "Pepito" Gomez and La Royal Orquesta 8:00pm-8:30pm: Dance instruction 8:45pm-10pm: Live dance music by Cesar Orozco and SonAhead featuring Ariacne Trujillo, Gina D'Soto, and Ivan Llanes
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 14
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Festival | Nuyorican Life: Art, Community, and Everyday Photography
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon celebrating art and everyday life through the innovative photography of Sophie Rivera. Visitors of all ages can explore Rivera's portraits, documentary photos, and images of New York City's subway and graffiti scenes from the late 1970s through interactive, participatory activities. These include guided gallery discussions, drop-in portrait photography, art-making workshops, movement exercises, and storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 16
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Greek Jewish Heritage Celebration
The 11th annual Greek Jewish gathering celebrates the rich Romaniote and Sephardic heritage of Greek Jewish communities. The day features kosher Greek cuisine and pastries, live music and dance performances, an outdoor marketplace, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
With international performers and community partners from across the U.S. and beyond, this unique event combines music, food, and traditions from the Mediterranean region.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 17
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
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