Exploring New York City's Summer Street Fairs: A Guide to the Best Events Across the Boroughs

4/26/2024

New York City in the summer is a vibrant playground of culture, food, and fun, and street fairs are one of the highlights. These events, spread across the city's five boroughs, offer a plethora of experiences, from delicious food to unique shopping and lively entertainment. In this guide, we'll take you through the best upcoming street fairs in each borough, so you can make the most of your NYC summer.

Street Fairs in Manhattan:

April:

April 26: Hester Street Fair (18 Fulton St)
April 27: 8th Ave-Chelsea Spring Fair (8th Avenue from 14th St to 23rd St)
April 28: Lexington Ave Festival (Lexington Ave from 79th St to 86th St)

May:

May 1: 45th St Fair (45th St from 3rd Ave to Lexington Ave)
May 4: MCC 2nd Avenue Festival (2nd Avenue from 86th St to 66th St)
May 5: 45th Annual Plantathon Festival (Broadway (E) from 73rd St to 82nd St)
May 8: 52nd St Fair (52nd St from 3rd Ave to Lexington Ave)
May 11: 6th Avenue Fair (6th Avenue from 23rd St to 32nd St)
May 11-12: Hester Street Fair (89 South St)
May 12: Lincoln Square Fair (Broadway from 60th St to 65th St)
May 15: Liberty Street Fair (Liberty St from Church to Broadway)
May 18: Park Ave – Artist Stroll (Park Avenue (W) from 34th St to 40th St)
May 22: 40th Street Fair (40th St from Madison Ave to Park Ave)
May 25-26: Memorial Day Hester Street Fair (89 South St)
May 26: Washington Sq N. Fair (Washington Square North from University to MacDougal)

June:

June 1: First Avenue Festival (1st Avenue from 68th St to 79th St)
June 1: St. Nicholas Ave Festival (St. Nicholas Avenue from 181st St to 188th St)
June 6: Liberty Street Fair (Liberty St from Church to Broadway)
June 8: 8th Ave-Midtown Festival (8th Avenue from 55th St to 42nd St)
June 12: 40th Street Fair (40th Street from Madison Ave to Park Ave)
June 15: Bleecker BAMRA (Bleecker St from Broadway to 6th Avenue)
June 22: Washington Sq N. Fair (Washington Square North from University to MacDougal)
June 23: Amsterdam Ave Fair (Amsterdam Avenue from 79th St to 86th St)

Multiple Dates:

Uptown Night Market:
- What: A nighttime food market 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
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
Smorgasburg WTC:
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing various vendors
- Where: The Oculus – Fulton & Church St.
- Dates: Every Friday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm

Street Fairs in Brooklyn:

May:

May 18: Graham Ave Fiesta (Graham Avenue from Broadway to Boerum)
May 19: Fab 5th Ave Street Fair (5th Avenue from 12th St to Sterling Pl)

June:

June 8: 28th Annual Brooklyn Pride (5th Avenue from 9th St to Union St)
June 16: 7th Heaven Street Fair (7th Avenue from Flatbush Avenue to 16th St)
June 22: Coney Island Mermaid Parade (Surf Avenue from West 10th St to West 21st St)
June 23: Smith Street Fun Day (Smith St from Union to Bergen St)

Multiple Dates:

Brooklyn Night Market:
- What: A nighttime food market 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
Williamsburg Smorgasburg:
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing various vendors
- Where: Marsha P. Johnson State Park – 90 Kent Ave.
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm
Prospect Park Smorgasburg:
- What: A popular open-air food market showcasing various vendors
- Where: Breeze Hill
- Dates: Every Sunday
- Hours: 11 am – 6 pm

Street Fairs in Queens:

April:

April 27: Grand Avenue Festival (Grand Avenue from 72nd St to 69th St)
April 28: Steinway Street “Astoria Cultural” Fair (Steinway St from 28th Avenue to 34th Avenue)

May:

May 4: 63rd Drive Festival (63rd Dr from Austin St to Queens Blvd)
May 25: Woodside Festival (Woodside Ave from 63rd St to Roosevelt Ave)
May 27: Broadway Astoria Memorial Day Fair (Broadway from Crescent St to 42nd St)

June:

June 2: Queens Pridefest (37th Road from 73rd to 77th Streets)
June 9: Forest Hills Festival of the Arts (Austin St from 69th Road to 72nd Road)
June 30: Broadway Astoria Summer Jam (Broadway Astoria from Steinway to 47th St)

Multiple Dates:

Queens Night Market:
- What: A nighttime food market celebrating Queens’ culture
- Where: Behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park
- Dates: Every Saturday
- Hours: 4 pm – 12 am

Street Fairs in The Bronx:

May:

May 11: Castle Hill Spring Fair (Castle Hill Ave from Starling Ave to Westchester Ave)

June:

June 15: Fair in the Square (Tremont Ave from Saint Raymonds Ave to Frisby Ave)
June 15: Fair Sq Lane (Lane Ave from Tremont Avenue to Westchester Avenue)
June 22: Da Bronx Pride (Westchester Avenue from Brook Avenue to Third Avenue)

Multiple Dates:

Bronx Night Market:
- What: A nighttime food market celebrating The Bronx’s culture
- Where: 1 Fordham Plaza
- Dates: Every first Saturday from April to October
- Hours: 4 pm – 10 pm

Street Fairs on Staten Island:

August:

August 6-10: Richmond County Fair

With this comprehensive list, you're fully prepared to make the most of your summer in New York City. Whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, or Staten Island, there's a street fair waiting for you with delicious food, unique finds, and vibrant community spirit. And if you're looking to make a move or find the perfect place to call home in the Big Apple, remember that The Big City Team is here to assist with all your real estate needs. So, mark your calendars, gather your friends, and dive into the rich tapestry of culture that NYC has to offer this summer!

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