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6 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Fri, 01/17/2020 - 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.

Fair | Book Fair: Dramatic Readings of Books Available For Sale at a Studio Overlooking Central Park

BOOKS & BAUBLES offers gently used books for just $3-$5 that will include plays, biographies, books on psychology and business, classic novels and more. Event will include improvised entertainment with "dramatic readings" of books available for sale. Jewelry from designer Jane Gordon will also be for sale. Proceeds will go to support The Seeing Place's theatrical presentation of George Orwell's Animal Farm, adapted by Brandon Walker.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Jan 18
1:00 pm
Free

Fairs, January 18, 2020, 01/18/2020, Book Fair: Dramatic Readings of Books Available For Sale at a Studio Overlooking Central Park

Festival | Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Metal Rat

In partnership with Wing on Wo & Co. --the oldest continually-run family business in Manhattan's Chinatown--ring in the "Year of the Metal Rat" with a celebration for the Lower East Side community featuring live performances, karaoke, DJ sets and more.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Jan 18
4:00 pm
Free

Festivals, January 18, 2020, 01/18/2020, Second Annual Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Metal Rat

Festival | Lunar New Year: 21st New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival! There will be live performances, including singing and dancing, and vendors.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Jan 25
11:00 am
Free

Festivals, January 25, 2020, 01/25/2020, Lunar New Year: 21st New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival

Festival | Winter Jam 2020: New York City's Ultimate Snow Day

NYC Parks is ready to host thousands at New York City's ultimate winter sports festival. Now in its 19th year, Winter Jam is a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities. Winter Jam 2020 activities include: ? Bobsled Photo "Booth" ? Ice Sculpture Garden ? Puppet Making ? Live Ice Sculpting Exhibition - 11 AM to 1 PM. ? Learn to Ski - see below for registration details. ? Curling ? Ice Bowling ? Heated NYPL Reading Room - New! ? Flag Football ? Dodgeball ? Snowshoeing with NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers Activity lines are subject to close early.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Feb 1
11:00 am
Free

Festivals, February 01, 2020, 02/01/2020, Winter Jam 2020: New York City's Ultimate Snow Day

Parade | 21st Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival

Check out the annual Lunar New Year Parade for amazing visuals, delicious treats, and mesmerizing cultural performances. This parade features all sorts of vendors, food, and festivities for all ages to welcome the Year of the Rat. The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Show up early to grab a prime spot along the route!

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sun, Feb 9
1:00 pm
Free

Parades, February 09, 2020, 02/09/2020, 21st Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival

Festival | Annual St. Patrick’s Open Day

A free day of music and dance, films and classes, tea and soda bread! Each St. Patrick’s season, the center opens its doors for this celebratory sampler of  its educational programming. Open Day includes a variety of professional and student performances, workshops, céilís, films, demos, crafts, and exhibitions in an environment of warm Irish hospitality.

New York City, NY; NYC

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Sat, Mar 14
12:00 pm
Free