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 7
Grand Central Food Block Party Series
- What: 70+ booths line the block of Grand Central selling food and merch
- Where: 41st and 3rd-Lex Ave
- Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
September 9-10
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
- What: This art show takes over Greenwich Village, displaying some of the best local artists from NYC
- Where: University Avenue from 13th Street down to Washington Square South
- Hours: 12 pm – 6 pm
- More info: Here
September 14-24
Feast of San Gennaro
- What: This annual festival in Little Italy celebrates Italian culture with food and entertainment
- Where: On and around Mulberry St., between Canal & Houston Streets
- Hours: Hours vary
- More info: Here
September 16-17
Dragon Fest
- What: An annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with activities, tastings, and market fairs
- Where: 8th Ave between 20th & 21st St (9/16) / 6th Ave between 29th & 30th St (9/17)
- Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
- More info: Here
September 22
Latin Night Market
- What: The first-ever large-scale food and culture festival dedicated to the Latin & Hispanic diaspora
- Where: Dyckman St between Payson Ave. & Staff St.
- Hours: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- More info: Here
Multiple Dates
Uptown Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating Harlem and Uptown’s culture
- Where: Harlem Arches – 12th Ave. & 133rd St.
- Dates: September 14, October 12
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm
- More info: Here
Vegan Night Market
- What: A vegan’s fantasy of a night market
- Where: Wollman Rink, Central Park
- Dates: Every Tuesday night through October 10
- Hours: 4 pm – 9 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 – 7 pm
- More info: Here
Street Fairs in Manhattan You Missed
- Turtle Bay Festival (June 17)
- Bleecker St Festival (June 17)
- New York City Expo Street Fair (June 18)
- Hell’s Kitchen Community Summer Festival (June 24)
- Washington Square N Fair (June 24)
- Amsterdam Avenue Festival (June 25)
- Fulton Street Fair (June 30)
- Murray Hill Merchandise Fair (July 1)
- 41st Street Festival (July 1)
- The Great July 4th Festival (July 4)
- Bleecker St Festival (July 8)
- Avenue Of The Americas Expo (July 8)
- Re-Imagine Asian Festival (July 9)
- Times Square Summer Fair (July 15)
- 6th Ave Chelsea Festival (July 15)
- Sixth Avenue Summer Fair (July 16)
- UWS Summer Fair (July 16)
- Bleecker Pompeii Fair (July 22)
- Vanderbilt Y Festival (July 23)
- The Great Sixth Avenue Festival (August 12)
- 60th Street Festival (August 13)
- Financial District Summer Fair (August 13)
- Bleecker St Pompeii Festival (August 19)
- Eighth Avenue Festival (August 19)
- Broadway Mall Festival (August 20)
- A.D.A.’s Sixth Avenue Fair (August 20)
- Broadway Downtown Street Fair (August 26)
- Times Square Summer Expo (August 26)
- Lower Sixth Ave Community Expo (August 27)
- 8th Annual Washington Square Park Folk Fest (August 27)
Street Fairs in Brooklyn
Multiple Dates
Brooklyn Night Market (Multiple Dates)
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating Brooklyn’s culture
- Where: Industry City, 36th Str. between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
- Dates: September 25, October 30
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm
- More info: Here
Williamsburg Smorgasburg (Multiple Dates)
- 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 (Multiple Dates)
- 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 Brooklyn You Missed
- Coney Island Mermaid Parade (June 17)
- Seventh Heaven Street Fair (June 18)
- Smith Street Sunday Funday (June 25)
- Bay Ridge 3rd Ave. Summer Strolls (Multiple Dates)
Street Fairs in Queens
Sunday, September 24
College Point Street Fair
- What: A fall street fair consisting of free rides for kids, food, shopping games, and more
- Where: Along College Point Blvd, between 14th & 20th Streets
- Hours: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Street Fairs in Queens You Missed
- Forest Hills Summer Fest (June 25)
- Broadway Astoria Summer Jam (July 2)
- Queens Blvd-Forest Hills Street Fair (July 9)
- Myrtle Avenue Festival (July 23)
- 30th Ave. Astoria Festival (July 30)
- 63rd Drive Summer Festival (August 12)
- Steinway St Festival (August 13)
- Myrtle Ave Summer Fair (August 20)
Street Fairs in The Bronx
Saturday, September 9
City Island Arts and Crafts Fair
- What: An arts and crafts fair in City Island, The Bronx
- Where: Along City Island Ave., around Hawkins Park
- Hours: 11a.m. – 7p.m.
- More info: Here
Sunday, September 10
Central American Independence Parade + Crotona Park Fest
- What: Annual parade and cultural festival celebrating Central American independence
- Where: Parade begins East Tremont Ave & Southern Blvd, down Boston Road, then Charlotte Street to Crotona Park East (ending between Crotona Ave & Claremont Pkwy where it enters Crotona Park)
- Hours: Parade begins at 12 p.m. / Crotona Park Fest ends at 6 p.m.
Multiple Dates
Bronx Night Market
- What: A nighttime food market with vendors celebrating The Bronx’s culture
- Where: 1 Fordham Plaza
- Dates: September 30, October 28
- Hours: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- More info: Here
Street Fairs in Queens You Missed
- 161st Street Friday Food Festival (June 16)
- Fair @ the Square (June 17)
- 20th Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade & Festival (June 17)
- BxArts Factory’s Block pARTy (August 12)
Street Fairs on Staten Island
September 9
Pig Island Festival
- What: An annual BBQ and culinary festival on Staten Island
- Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
- Hours: 12 pm – 4 pm
- More info: Here
September 17
Fig Fest 2023
- What: An annual festival celebrating all things figs!
- Where: National Lighthouse Museum
- Hours: 2 pm – 6 pm
- More info: Here
Multiple Dates
Cottage Row Curiosities
- What: A community art market featuring over fifty Staten Island vendors, music, entertainment, food, and more
- Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
- Dates: September 16, October 21
- Hours: 11 am – 4 pm
Street Fairs on Staten Island You Missed
- Richmond County Fair (Sept 2-4)
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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