kathleeng
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Kathleen
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For all the mommies and kiddies who enjoy the street fairs, thought I would share a Spring/Summer schedule:
They are a lot of fun on a nice day and usually free!!
Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair
Saturday, May 1, 10am-6pm
Greenwich Street from Chambers to Harrison Sts
Enjoy special performances on indoor and outdoor stages and throughout the neighborhood streets, along with surprise appearances by characters from movies, books, and television. Broadway performances, local restaurants and merchants, refreshments, and merchandise. Local schools are sponsoring a variety of fundraising activities, from hairspray painting to bookmark making. Kite-flying, and the Bubble Garden are there again this year, plus lots of live music and the Arts & Crafts pavillion. The free Snowmen screening is part of this event.
Romania Day Festival
Saturday, May 1
Broadway from Fulton Street - Battery Place
Traditional Romanian food and drinks are served, while folk art is exhibited. Artists and renowned musicians perform live for the audience, the largest gathering of Romanians outside the country's borders. The Festival culminates with a dinner gala for the sponsors.
Calhoun's 47th Annual Carnival
Saturday, May 1, 11am-5pm
81st St between West End Ave & Riverside Dr
Perfect for children, ages 3-12 years old, this all-community party features rides, games, prizes, craft activities and the first barbecue of the season. Entrance is free; rides, crafts and games cost $1-$4.
The Annual Village Fair
Sunday, May 2
Broadway from Houston to Grand Street
A wide variety of arts and crafts, antiques, ethnic cuisine, and various other exhibits on hand.
CityKids Block Party
Sunday, May 2, 12-6pm
Leonard St between Church and West Broadway
Music, workshops and performances, but the highlight is watching Sherpard Fairey (the artist creator of the famous Obama Hope poster) work with local teens on a 40 ft mural.
Civic Community Day Fair
Friday May 7
Murray Street from Broadway - Church Street
Over 300 International food, art, craft, antique and merchandise exhibitors will create a midway along 6th Avenue. Many cultural displays will be on view, plus a wide variety of multi-ethnic and entertainment will be present throughout the festival.
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
Saturday, May 8
Broadway from 17th - 23rd Street
Over 200 American and International merchants, restaurants, food, art, craft, antique and merchandise exhibitors. Over 100 cultural and corporate displays will be on view, plus entertainment.
PS 39 Spring Carnival and Plant Sale
Saturday, May 8
6th Ave. between 7th and 8th St., Brooklyn
Pony Rides, a Bouncy House, Live Bluegrass Music, Games, Face-Painting, Delicious Food, Crafts, and fantastic raffle prizes. Come Celebrate Spring, and Play
West Side Montessori Spring Fair
Saturday, May 8
W 92nd Street between Riverside and West End
Enjoy multi-ethnic and home-cooked food and children's games; take a chance on a raffle; and purchase crafts, plants, and second-hand merchandise.
Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
May 15-16, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
9th Avenue from 37th Street to 57th Street
Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different counrties like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia and many others. Games and fun activities for the children. Live stage entertainment of international music and dance at 55th Street on Sunday May 16th.
Park Slope 5th Avenue Festival
Sunday, May 16
5th Ave From 12th Street To Sterling, Brooklyn
This huge family-friendly street fair has everything from live music to local stores and restuarants selling food and wares. You'll also find kiddie rides and activities like puppet-making with Puppetry Arts and more.
PS 84 Spring Fair Global Celebration
W. 92nd St btwn Columbus Ave & Central Park West
Jump around in the bouncy castle, slide down a 16-foot slide, play games and win fun prizes, face painting, arts and crafts, box maze, a silent auction, neighborhood vendors, international food, and live music. Free admissions, buy tickets for rides and games.
More Street Fairs:
I don't have any information about the following fairs, whether they are sponge-worthy or not. If you have been to one of them, or if you go this year, give us a holler and let us know if it's cool.
Financial Community Day Festival
Friday May 14
On Maiden Lane from Water - South Street
Children of The World Festival
Saturday, May 15
On 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street
Astor Place Festival
Saturday, May 15
On Astor Place From Lafayette St. To Broadway
Graham Avenue Fiesta
Saturday, May 15
On Graham Ave. From Boerum St. To Broadway
Third Avenue Spring Fair
Sunday, May 16
On 3rd Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street
Lower Third Avenue Spring Festival
Saturday, May 22
On 3rd Avenue from 6th - 14th Street
6th Avenue Festival
Saturday, May 22
On 6th Avenue From 23rd To 14th Streets
63rd Drive Festival
Saturday, May 22
On 63rd Dr. From Austin St. To Queens Blvd
Times Square Fair
Sunday, May 23
On Broadway from 47th - 57th Street
Flatbush Avenue Festival
Sunday, May 23
On Flatbush Avenue From Parkside To Cortelyou Road
Greenpoint Avenue Festival
Saturday, May 29
On Greenpoint From Queens Blvd To 44th St.
Waverly Place Festival
Saturday, May 29
On Washington Square North From University To 6th Avenue
Lexington Avenue Spring Festival
Saturday, May 29
On Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street
The Annual Spring Jubilee
Sunday, May 30
On Lexington Avenue from 23rd - 34th Street
Flushing Festival
Sunday, May 30
On Sanford Avenue From Main Street To Kissena
Main Street Islip Festival
Sunday, May 30
On Main Street From Rte 111 To Smith Ave
Madison Avenue Community Expo
Monday, May 31
On Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street
Broadway Astoria Festival
Monday, May 31
On Broadway From Steinway To
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