Festivals and Fairs for Kids
in New York City in June 2026

Astoria Park Carnival
Astoria Park, Astoria, Queens
Wednesday, June 3-Sunday, June 7, 2026
Dreamland Amusements packs Astoria Park with a Ferris wheel, roller coasters, Himalaya gravity defiers, swings, bumper cars, carnival games, and more kid-friendly amusements. Website

BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park
Prospect Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Opens Thursday, June 4, 2026
BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn is a free summer-long outdoor concert and performance series that has been presenting talent from around the world and around the block for 47 years. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy! Website

Times Square Playdate Music Festival with Divi Roxx
Midtown West – FREE
Friday, June 5, 2026
Divi Roxx and friends perform a family-friendly concert on the legendary outdoor Times Square stage. Website

Pride Family Picnic at St. John the Divine
Morningside Heights – FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
The Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band returns this summer for its third Pride at the Cathedral! The Cathedral Gardens are open for all, and everyone is invited to bring a picnic, play yard games, and spend an afternoon in community. Website

NYC Math Day Celebration
Brookfield Place, Financial District – FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Russian School of Mathematics, Brookfield Place, and the National Museum of Mathematics host a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the joy of mathematics, transforming the Brookfield Place Winter Garden into a vibrant hub of math adventures, packed with hands-on activities for children of all ages! Website

Youth Pride Fest at Pier 84
Hudson River Park, Pier 84, Midtown West – FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hudson River Park hosts an afternoon celebration with Hetrick-Martin Institute featuring music, resources and community. Website

Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby Parade
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111 Street and 55th Avenue, Corona, Queens – FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
The annual Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby Parade is held on the first Saturday in June. Website

Parade of Trains at Brighton Beach
New York Transit Museum, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 6-Sunday, June 7, 2026
The New York Transit Museum’s vintage train cars are headed on a special trip to the end of the line—the BMT Brighton line. The trains run continuously from Brighton Beach to Kings Highway and back. Passengers may only board at Brighton Beach and Kings Highway. Website

The Happening: Free Community Block Party at Church Street School
Church Street School for Music & Art, Tribeca
FREE
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Church Street School for Music & Art's annual, all-ages community block party, The Happening, features live musical performances, art projects, a student art show, games, raffles, and more. Website

Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival in Inwood Hill Park
Inwood – FREE
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Drums Along the Hudson marks its 24th anniversary as Manhattan’s only open-air pow wow. The all-day event features Native American crafts, storytelling, and traditional food and dance. Website

Museum Mile Festival
Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue between East 82nd and East 105th Streets, New York, NY
FREE
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
NYC's biggest block party returns, bringing art outside (and in) on Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 105th Street. A collection of New York City’s finest cultural institutions are open free to the public throughout the evening, with outdoor events along the way. Website

FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Flushing
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, Queens
Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 27, 2026
The NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens features live match broadcasts, family-friendly entertainment and interactive games, cultural showcases, including local food vendors, official merchandise, and VIP hospitality experiences. Website

NYC KidsFest in Harlem
Various locations, Harlem – FREE
Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14, 2026
NYC KidsFest brings performances from some of New York City’s most innovative and talented artists into public spaces for all to enjoy. Catch sets by Divi Roxx and Ray de Jesus and enjoy face painting, balloon animals, science fun, and storytelling! Website

Strawberry Festival at Queens County Farm Museum
Floral Park, Queens
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Get ready for a sweet day full of fun, flavor, and hands-on, educational activities during the Strawberry Festival at the Queens County Farm Museum. Learn about the life cycle of a strawberry, test your brainpower with strawberry word games, and compete in a strawberry cream pie eating contest. Website

Big Umbrella Day at Lincoln Center
Upper West Side – FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
This free, day-long campus takeover welcomes neurodivergent audiences and their families for multidisciplinary programming, with an emphasis on dance and movement. Website

Brooklyn Pride’s Celebration in J.J. Byrne Park
Park Slope, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Brooklyn Pride hosts its annual multicultural festival featuring a cross-section of the borough’s business, community, and citywide organizations. Hit the family fun zone in J.J. Byrne Park for family-friendly activities, music, face painting, arts and crafts, story times, and more. Website

Spring Fever Festival in St. Mary's Park
Mott Haven, the Bronx – FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Enjoy this family-friendly celebration at St. Mary’s Playground West, which includes games, obstacle courses, sports, and much more. Website

Schomburg Centennial Festival
Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture, Harlem
FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Celebrate the Harlem Renaissance and the Schomburg's engagement with authors of African descent and a century championing literacy and intellectual exploration in Harlem during this celebration that unites book lovers, authors, and comic book creators on 135th Street between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards in Harlem. Website

Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island
Governors Island
Saturday, June 13-Sunday, June 14, 2026
Don your best period garb and hop the ferry to Governors Island for its annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. The festival is the world’s original and largest prohibition-era-inspired gathering. Website

Kid’s Soccer Village and Watch Party in Brooklyn Commons Park
Brooklyn Commons Park, 2 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Head to Brooklyn Commons Park for an afternoon of soccer-themed crafts, goal-shooting activities, Duplo Lego play, foosball tables, live screen printing, and more—and catch the England vs. Croatia match. Website

Juneteenth Celebration at Pier 45
Hudson River Park - Pier 45, West Village – FREE
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Ladies of Hip Hop Dance Collaborative & Friends present an evening celebrating the legacy and evolution of Black American dance. Website

Juneteenth at Wave Hill
Riverdale, the Bronx – FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth and honor Black history, achievement, and resilience with an afternoon of performances, artmaking, and more. Picnic on the Great Lawn and enjoy a tasty treat of specialty ice cream while supplies last. Website

Juneteenth Celebration in Rockefeller Park
Battery Park City – FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
Battery Park City Authority's annual Juneteenth Celebration features a jam-packed lineup of free activities, including storytelling, pony rides, music, arts and crafts, and more for the whole family to enjoy. Website

Juneteenth Celebration at the Van Cortlandt House Museum
Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx – FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
A Juneteenth ceremony on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum includes musical and spoken word performances, followed by a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground and a libation ceremony, honoring the memory of the enslaved people. Website

Gregorian Festival at St. Gregory the Great Academy
Bellerose, Queens
Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 27, 2026
St. Gregory the Great's Gregorian Festival features eight nights of live entertainment, rides, fair food, games, and more. Website

Porch Stomp on Governors Island
Governors Island – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Porch Stomp invites dozens of folk bands, artists, and performing arts organizations to use the historic porches of Nolan Park as a space for performance and education, highlighting artistry ranging from traditional folk to old-time blues, roots, bluegrass, and Americana. Website

Hunts Point Fish Parade and Summer Festival
Hunts Point, the Bronx – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
The annual Hunt’s Point Fish Parade celebrates the neighborhood's heritage and features giant fish puppets. Post-parade fun includes live performances, food, art workshops, information tables from local organizations, and activities for all ages. Website

The Mermaid Parade on Coney Island
Coney Island, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Welcome summer with the return of the Mermaid Parade, an eclectic (and historically jam-packed) celebration, featuring revelers decked out in their most outrageous sea-themed costumes. This year's king and queen are Jesse Malin and Rickie Lee Jones. Website

Swedish Midsummer Festival in Rockefeller Park
Battery Park City – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Rockefeller Park is the setting for a unique celebration of the summer solstice. Learn traditional Swedish folk dances and join in a lively dance around the midsummer pole. Website

Youth Pride Fest in Industry City
Sunset Park, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Youth Pride shines bright in Industry City, with surprise guest DJs, food stations, carnival games, a photo booth, and more. Website

Brooklyn Juneteenth Celebration at 300 Ashland
The Plaza at 300 Ashland, Downtown Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Vibe to live music, dance, spoken word, and celebrate freedom through individual expression. Website

Juneberry Festival in Domino Square
Domino Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Domino Park's Juneberry festival features live music, food and beverages from local vendors highlighting the berry, plant-based craft workshops, and more. Website

Make Music New York
Citywide – FREE
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Make Music New York puts the beat under city feet as musicians of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, physical capabilities, and skill levels represent New York City’s remarkable creativity and diversity. Website

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival
The Museum at Eldridge Street, Lower East Side – FREE
Sunday, June 21, 2026
The Museum at Eldridge Street presents the annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival, a joyous celebration of the diverse ethnic communities of the museum's Lower East Side neighborhood. Website

Fireworks and Fun on Randall's Island
Randall's Island – FREE
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Kick off the summer season on Randall's Island! Enjoy an evening of games, crafts, and music before the Astoria Park fireworks display at sundown. Fireworks are presented courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC. Website

Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park
Rockefeller Park Basketball Court, River Terrace & Murray St., New York, NY
FREE
Friday, June 26, 2026
School’s out for the summer! Families are invited to take part in field games, water play, and BPCA's annual tug-of-war with their favorite coaches from BPCA and Asphalt Green. Plus, enjoy a special drumming performance by Maguette Camara. Website

Pollinator Palooza at Randall's Island
Randall's Island – FREE
Saturday, June 27, 2026
A pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration includes taking photos at the butterfly photobooth and bringing home a pollinator craft. Learn from expert horticulturalists about the work they do to plant and maintain the park’s gardens, and stroll through the Urban Farm on a self-guided tour of what’s growing. Website

PrideFest Festival
Greenwich Village – FREE
Sunday, June 28, 2026
The annual PrideFest street fair features live music, artists, craft vendors, food trucks, performers, and more. Family Fest activities take over the streets around Astor Place. Website

Festivals and Fairs for Kids in New York City in June 2026

Festivals and Fairs for Kids
in New York City in June 2026