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New York City is filled with celebrations of all types. From Coney Island's Mermaid Parade to the Dance Parade, and beyond, parades and festivals large and small bring joy to people of all ages and interests.
Festivals Events
Friday, April 4, 2025
Qingming Festival
at Multi-Use Room (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Qingming Festival
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Cherry Tree Heaven
at E. 36th St. & Ave. U (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
NYC's Director of Tree Planting leads an in-depth discussion of Marine Park's own grove of Yoshino cherry trees, initially planted in the 1980s
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Woodlawn Family Fun Day
at Indian Field (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
An afternoon of fun for the whole family including music & dance, facepainting, crafts, games and more! This year, join us for a Special Ceremony to induct Van Cortlandt Park’s woodlands into the Old-Growth Forest Network.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Easter Super Egg Hunt
at Lobby Game Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Free!
Kids
WBO Spring Egg Hunt
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for spring games, arts & crafts, potato sack races and more!
Free!
Kids
Bunny Wonderland
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate by taking pictures with the easter bunny, play games, win prizes, egg hunt, arts & crafts and more.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Earth Day Festival
at Field 62 - 63 (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! We’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome warmer weather & seasonal blooms.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: New York City Irish Dance Festival
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
A celebration of Irish dance features traditional music and moves from notable talent from around the country and local students alike.
Free!
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Urban Wildlife Festival
at East 149th Street and St. Ann's Avenue (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. Discover abundant wildlife at this free family event featuring live animals!
Free!
Event
Saturday, May 17, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Spring Festival at Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park (in Bronx Park), Bronx
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" Event
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 30, 2025
NYC Parks Presents: Schools Out Celebration
at Playground Area (in Castle Hill Playground), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Feel Free Art Festival
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Feel free to paint. Feel free to dance. Feel free to express yourself. This festival is to allow all people to have the opportunity to enjoy culture and arts.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Goatham Festival
at Ten Mile Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of Riverside Park’s famous herd of landscaper goats.
Free!
Event
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