NYC is always buzzing with energy, and it’s even heightened during the summertime. The city’s streets get crowded with those looking to spend the warm summer months outdoors, and NYC street fairs take over tons of blocks across all five boroughs during this time.
Most often a visit to a street fair means tasty bites, shopping opportunities from unique vendors, and the chance to socialize the day away. So, take advantage of the warm weather this summer and check out some exciting and fun-filled NYC street fairs, separated by borough.
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Street Fairs in Manhattan
September
- September 5: 40th Street Fair (4oth St btwn Madison – Park Ave)
- September 7: 3rd Ave Community Festival (3rd Ave btwn 66-86th Sts)
- September 8: Columbus Ave Fair-UWS (Columbus Ave btwn 66-72nd Sts)
- September 12: Liberty Street Fair (Liberty St from Church to Broadway)
- September 14: 8th Ave-Chelsea Festival (8th Avenue from 14-23rd Sts)
- September 15: Broadway Fall Fair (W Broadway btwn 86-96th Sts)
- September 18: 52nd St Summer Fair (52nd St btwn 3rd Ave – Lexington Ave)
- September 21: Bleecker St Fair (Bleecker St btwn 7-8th Ave)
- September 22: Lexington Ave UES Festival (Lexington Ave btwn 79-96th Sts)
- September 26: 40th St Fair (40th St btwn Park – Madison Aves)
- September 28: Upper Broadway Fall Festival (E Broadway btwn 110-116th Sts)
October
- October 5: 4th Ave “East Village” (4th Ave from 9th-14th Sts)
- October 5: Muddy Paws BLK Party (54th St btwn 9th – 10th Aves)
- October 6: 6th Ave Chelsea (6th Ave btwn 23- 34th Sts)
- October 9: 45th St Festival (45th St btwn 3rd Ave – Lexington Ave)
- October 13: West Side Bway Fair (W Broadway btwn 72-82nd Sts)
- October 20: Amsterdam Fall Fair (Amsterdam Ave btwn 73-79 Sts)
- October 27: Upper Broadway Harvest Festival (W Broadway between 96-106 Sts)
Multiple Dates
Union Square Night Market
- What: The first ever nighttime food market in Union Square presented by Urbanspace
- Where: Union Square, South Plaza
- Dates: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1
- Hours: 12 pm – 9 pm
- More info: Here
Uptown Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating Harlem and Uptown’s culture
- Where: Harlem Arches – 12th Ave. & 133rd St.
- Dates: Every 2nd Thursday of the month from April to October
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm
- More info: Here
Vegan Night Market
- What: A vegan’s fantasy of a night market
- Where: Columbus Circle, Central Park
- Dates: Every first Tuesday of the month from May to October
- Hours: 12 pm – 8 pm
- More info: Here
Smorgasburg WTC
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing all kinds of vendors
- Where: The Oculus – Fulton & Church St.
- Dates: Every Friday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm
- More info: Here
Street Fairs in Brooklyn
September
- September 22: Sunset Park Festival (5th Avenue btwn 44th-59th St)
October
- October 14: Williamsburg BK (Bedford Ave btwn N 7th St – Metropolitan Ave)
- October 19: Greenpoint Ave “Sunnyside” Festival (Greenpoint Ave btwn 48 – 42nd Sts)
Multiple Dates
Brooklyn Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating Brooklyn’s culture
- Where: Industry City, 36th Str. between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
- Dates: Every last Monday of the month from April to October
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm
- More info: Here
Williamsburg Smorgasburg
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing all kinds of vendors
- Where: Marsha P. Johnson State Park – 90 Kent Ave.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm
- More info: Here
Prospect Park Smorgasburg
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing all kinds of vendors
- Where: Breeze Hill
- Dates: Every Sunday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm
- More info: Here
Street Fairs in Queens
September
- September 2: 30th Ave Astoria Labor Day (30th Ave btwn Steinway – 29th St)
- September 7: 65rd Dr “Rego Park” Festival (63rd Drive btwn Queens Blvd – Austin)
- September 15: Myrtle Ave “Queens” Fair (Myrtle Ave btwn Wykoff – Fresh Pond)
- September 21: Woodside Qwns Festival (Woodside Ave btwn 65th St – Roosevelt Ave)
- September 28: Junction Blvd Fair (Junction Blvd btwn Roosevelt – 35th Avenue)
- September 29: Forest Hills “Austin St” (Austin St btwn 69-72nd Rds)
- September 29: Queens Hispanic Day Parade (37th Ave btwn 69-89th Sts)
October
- October 5: 63rd Dr “Rego Park” Festival (63rd Drive btwn Queens Blvd – Austin)
- October 6: Wonderful Woodhaven St Fair (Jamaica Ave btwn Woodhaven Blvd – 80th St)
- October 13: Broadway “Astoria” Festival (Broadway btwn Crescent Street – 41st St)
Multiple Dates
Queens Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating Queen’s culture
- Where: Behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Hours: 4 pm – 12 am
- More info: Here
Street Fairs in The Bronx
September
- September 4 & 18: Vegan Bazaar (1125 Grand Concourse)
- September 8: Ferragosto Festival (Arthur Avenue between Crescent and East 187th Street, and along East 186th Street between Arthur & Hughes Avenues)
- September 8: 28th Annual Central American Independence Parade (Crotona Park)
- September 14 & 15: City Island Arts & Crafts Fair (Main St between Schofield and Bay Streets in City Island)
October
- October 12: Fordham Rd Fest (Fordham Rd btwn Grand Concourse – Valentine Ave)
- October 26: Jerome Avenue Festival (Jerome Ave btwn Moshulu – Gun Hill Road)
Multiple Dates
Bronx Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating The Bronx’s culture
- Where: 1 Fordham Plaza
- Dates: Every first Saturday from April to October
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm
- More info: Here
Street Fairs on Staten Island
September
- September 7: Pig Island Festival (Snug Harbor Cultural Center)
- September 13, 14, 15: Greek Festival (Holy Trinity – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 1641 Richmond Avenue on Staten Island)
- September 21: 17th Annual Westerleigh Folk Music and Art Festival (Westerleigh Park off Jewett Avenue at the corner of Neal Dow and Maine Avenues)
- September 24: Mexican Independence Parade & Festival (La Colmena at 774 Port Richmond Avenue marching down to Veterans Park, ending at Park Avenue and Bennett Street)
- September 27, 28: St. Ann’s Comic Book Carnival (125 Cromwell Avenue)
Be sure to keep checking back as our list of NYC street fairs will continue to grow! If you know of any others feel free to send us an email at hello@secretnyc.co or DM us on Instagram here!
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