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14 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Wed, 04/30/2025 - 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.

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Fair | Street Fair

Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Wed, Apr 30
10:00 am
Free

Fairs, April 30, 2025, 04/30/2025, Street Fair

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors

New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Fri, May 2
11:00 am
Free

Festivals, May 02, 2025, 05/02/2025, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Fair | Earth Day Celebration

Enjoy a full day of live music, games, hands-on activities for kids and adults, and vital Earth Day resources. Dive deeper with a dynamic Art & Activism panel discussion and a powerful film screening.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, May 3
10:00 am
Free

Fairs, May 03, 2025, 05/03/2025, Earth Day Celebration

Festival | Community Run through Cntral Park to Celebrate New Documentary

This even is a 5K community run through Central Park to mark the New York premiere of Remaining Native, a documentary film about a track star who wrestles with the legacy of Indian boarding schools across North America. The run will close with a live performance.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, May 3
5:00 pm
Free

Festivals, May 03, 2025, 05/03/2025, Community Run through Cntral Park to Celebrate New Documentary

Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment

At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including dynamic performances and participatory experiences.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, May 3
5:00 pm
Free

Festivals, May 03, 2025, 05/03/2025, First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors

New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Fri, May 9
11:00 am
Free

Festivals, May 09, 2025, 05/09/2025, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Festival | Chinese Culture and Food Festival

This event is a Chinese food and culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people in New York to Chinese restaurants, food vendors, artists, and local communities.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, May 10
10:00 am
Free

Festivals, May 10, 2025, 05/10/2025, Chinese Culture and Food Festival

Parade | Celebrate Japan with a Parade and Street Festival

Celebrate Japan Day in New York City by attending the Japan Day Parade and/or Street Fair! This year, the parade's Grand Marshal is Chef Masaharu Morimoto -- known to millions as the star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, and now executive producer and head judge for Roku's Sushi Master. He has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients. And, special guests at the parade are the Attack on Titan: The Musical cast and musician Sayaka Yamamoto!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, May 10
11:00 am
Free

Parades, May 10, 2025, 05/10/2025, Celebrate Japan with a Parade and Street Festival

Festival | Greek Jewish Festival

First launched in 2015, the Greek Jewish Festival has grown into an international event that brings together the Greek Jewish community as well as the broader Greek and Jewish communities from across the US and around the world. It is largest effort of KKJ to share the culture and traditions of this community in a major public way. The festival cuts across religious, cultural, age, and geographic lines. Situated within the historic immigrant neighborhood of the Lower East Side, the Greek Jewish Festival celebrates centuries of cultural exchange that occurred in Greece and the Balkans.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sun, May 11
12:00 pm
Free