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
April
- April 5: Broadway Spring Fair (8th – 14th Sts and Broadway in WV)
- April 6: Upper West Side Broadway/Uptown Fair (east side of Broadway btwn 96th – 106th Sts)
- April 12: 2nd Avenue EV Festival (2nd Ave bwn 4th – 14th Sts in EV)
- April 19: UWS Spring Festival (east side of Broadway btwn 110th – 116th Sts)
- April 20: 6th Avenue Spring Fair (6th Ave btwn 23rd – 33rd Sts)
- April 24: Grand Central Food Festival Series Fair (45th St btwn Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave)
- April 26: Washington Square Arch Fair (Washington Square N btwn University Pl & 5th Ave)
- April 26: 8th Avenue/Chelsea Spring Fair (8th Ave btwn 14th – 23rd Sts)
- April 27: Lexington Avenue Festival (Lexington Ave btwn 79th – 86th Sts)
- April 27: Union Square Spring Block Party (17th St btwn Broadway & Park Ave S)
- April 30: 40th Street Fair (40th St btwn Park & Madison Aves)
May
- May 1: Financial District LunchFest (Liberty St btwn Broadway & Trinity Pl)
- May 3: Columbus Circle Spring Fair (Broadway btwn 60th – 61st Sts)
- May 3: MCC/2nd Ave Community Benefit Festival (2nd Ave btwn 66th – 86th Sts)
- May 4: 47th Plantathon Festival / Crafts Fair (east side of Broadway btwn 73rd – 82nd Sts)
- May 4: Bryant Park Community Fair (41st St btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
- May 7: 52nd Street Food Fair (52nd St btwn 3rd & Lexington Aves)
- May 8: Upper Broadway Harvest Festival (41st St btwn Lexington Ave & 3rd Aves)
- May 10: Avenue of the Americas Shopping Spectacular (6th Ave btwn 42 – 55th Sts)
- May 10: 6th Avenue Fair / Spring Fest (6th Ave btwn 23rd – 32nd Sts)
- May 11: Broadway Lincoln Square Fair (Broadway btwn 60th – 65th Sts)
- May 11: Pride on Astor Fair (Astor Place btwn Broadway & Lafayette)
- May 14: Liberty Street Fair (Liberty St btwn Broadway to Church St)
- May 15: Midtown East Food Fair (54th St btwn 3rd & Lexington Aves)
- May 17: P.A.L. Festival (Broadway btwn 14th St & Waverly)
- May 17: Artist Stroll (Park Avenue W btwn 34th – 40th Sts)
- May 18: Lexington Avenue Spring Fest (Lexington Ave btwn 42nd – 57th Sts)
- May 21: 40th Street Fair (40th St btwn Park & Madison Aves)
- May 24: Bryant Park Area Street Fair (41st St btwn 6th Ave – Broadway)
- May 25: Washington Square Spring Fair (Washington Sq North btwn University Ave & MacDougal St)
- May 25: 6th Avenue Springfest (6th Ave btwn 34th – 42nd Sts)
- May 26: Memorial Day Community Fair (Broadway btwn Liberty & Rector Sts)
- May 28: World Trade Center Festival (Fulton St btwn Broadway and Nassau)
- May 29: Financial Community Food Fair (Liberty St btwn Braodway to Trinity Pl)
- May 31: Times Square Springfest (7th Ave btwn 47th – 50th Sts)
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
April
- April 5 – 6: FAD Earth Day Pop Up Market (55 Water St at Empire Stores)
- April 13: Court Street Brooklyn Festival (Court St btwn Union – 9th St)
May
- May 4: Myrtle Avenue Queens Spring Fair & Festival (Myrtle Ave btwn Wyckoff Ave – Stephen St)
- May 17: Graham Avenue Fiesta Brooklyn (Graham Ave btwn Broadway – Boerum)
- May 18: Fabulous Fifth Avenue Street Fair (5th Avenue between sterling Pl & 12th St)
- May 21: Fulton Mall / MetroTech Area Fair (Lawrence Street btwn Fulton & Willoughby 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
April
- April 25: Grand Avenue Festival (Grand Avenue btwn 69th – 72nd Sts)
- April 27: Steinway Street Astoria Cultural Fair & Festival (Steinway St btwn 28th – 34th Avenues)
May
- May 3: 63rd Drive Queens Festival (63rd Drive btwn Austin St & Queens Blvd)
- May 4: Myrtle Avenue Queens Spring Fair & Festival (Myrtle Ave btwn Wyckoff Ave – Stephen St)
- May 10: Woodside Festival (Woodside Avenue btwn Roosevelt Abe & 63rd Sts)
- May 18: Greenpoint Avenue Sunnyside Festival (Greenpoint Avenue btwn 42nd – 48th Sts)
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
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
April
- April 19: Cottage Row Curiosities (Snug Harbor Cultural Center)
May
- May 3: Outdoor Market at the Conference House Park (Hylan Blvd in Tottenville)
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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