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.
And don’t forget to browse our full things to do in NYC this August for even more city adventures.
Table Of Contents
Street Fairs in Manhattan
September
- September 11 – 21: The 99th Annual Feast of San Gennaro Festival & Parade (streets of Little Italy)
- September 17: 45th Street Fair (45th St btwn 3rd Ave and Lexington Ave)
- September 18: Grand Central Food Block Party (45th St btwn Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave)
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: 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 19: Oktoberfest at the Fort Hamilton Army Base (Fort Hamilton Army Base)
- September 19. – 21: Greek Orthodox Fair at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church (8401 Ridge Blvd in Bay Ridge)
- September 19 – 20: Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (Under the Dumbo Arch)
- September 21: Bus Festival (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
- September 21: African Film Festival Family Day (Governors Island)
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 19 – 21 and 26 – 28: Oktoberfest at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden (2919 24th Ave in Astoria)
- September 20: Jackson Heights Art Club On The Fence Outdoor Art Show & Sale (Along 34th Ave btwn 79th – 80th Sts)
- September 20: Jamaica Harvest Festival (Sutphin Blvd from Hillside to 88th Avenue and from 88th Avenue to Jamaica Avenue)
- September 20: 8th Annual Queens United International Music Festival / Party (Sunnyside Gardens Park at 48-21 39th Ave)
- September 21: Carnival de la Cultura Latina (Junction Blvd btwn Roosevelt and 37th Avenues in Corona)
- September 21: Hispanic Day Parade (east along 37th Avenue from 69th Street in Jackson Heights and ending at 89th Street in Corona)
- September 27: The Poseidon Parade (Beach 105th Street at the Boardwalk, marching down to 95th Street in the Rockaways in Queens)
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
- No more scheduled for September
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 19 – 21: Greek Festival (Holy Trinity – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 1641 Richmond Avenue in the Bulls Head neighborhood on Staten Island)
- September 20: 18th Annual Westerleigh Folk Music and Art Festival aka West Fest (Westerleigh Park off Jewett Avenue at the corner of [125] Neal Dow and Maine Avenues in the Westerleigh neighborhood on Staten Island)
- September 27: Cottage Row Curiosities (Snug Harbor Cultural Center at 1000 Richmond Terrace St)
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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