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5/28/24 - By Drew Kristofik

June marks the kick-off to the summer season and tons of fab, free things to do in NYC. From the Lower East Side's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival to the Mermaid Parade on Coney Island, plus lots of Juneteenth and Pride events, we've found more than 80 family-friendly free things to do in NYC this June with kids.

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Pride Summer Movie Nights at Rockefeller Center

Midtown West
Saturdays, June 1-22, 2024
Rockefeller Center hosts movie nights at The Rink throughout the month of June to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early.  READ MORE

Lalo-Palooza in Washington Park

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Thursdays through June 27, 2024
Tap your toes at Lalo-Palooza, a free outdoor music series where families can groove to tunes from award-winning children's performer Suzi Shelton and participate in fun, kid-friendly activities. READ MORE

Locomotive Lawn Live in Riverside Park

Upper West Side
Thursdays through June 27, 2024
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories and sing-along encouragement on the comfy and danceable turf lawn by the big locomotive. READ MORE

Sunset on the Hudson at Pier 45

Greenwich Village
Fridays from May 31-June 28, 2024
Start the weekend with musical entertainment on the waterfront! Bring a blanket and a picnic. READ MORE

Picnic Performances in Bryant Park

Midtown West
Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, June 1-Friday, September 13, 2024
Picnic Performances are the perfect way to spend a summer evening, with 25 live and in-person music, dance, and theatrical shows. Bring a blanket and a picnic (of course). READ MORE

SummerStage in Central Park

Central Park
Various dates from Saturday, June 1-Thursday, October 3, 2024
The City Parks Foundation SummerStage returns in 2024 with free performances in Central Park, and a few more costly shows as well. READ MORE

Battery Park Playscape Presents Sundays at the ShowBox

Battery Park
Sundays from Sunday, June 2-Sunday, June 30, 2024
The ShowBox Theater, located in the beautiful Battery Park Playscape, hosts a full season of music, dance, puppetry, and more with special free performances on Sunday afternoons. READ MORE

Le Carrousel Extravaganza in Bryant Park

Bryant Park
Select dates from Monday, June 3-Friday, June 28, 2024
Bryant Park's charming carousel serves as the backdrop for a mix of kid-friendly entertainment. Discover scientific marvels, be awed by trickery in magic shows, and see puppet shows and story times, too.  READ MORE

Blues by the Boardwalk at Pier 97

Midtown West
Thursdays through Thursday, June 27, 2024
Break up the week with some blues at the newly renovated Pier 97. READ MORE

Smith Street Stage: Love's Labors Lost in Carroll Park

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Select dates from Wednesday, June 5-Sunday, June 23, 2024
The award-winning Brooklyn theatre company, Smith Street Stage, returns to Carroll Park for its 15th year of free outdoor Shakespeare under the stars. This summer’s production is Love's Labors Lost. READ MORE

Paramount+ Movie Nights in McCarren Park

Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Fridays through Friday, June 28, 2024
Movies glow on the big outdoor screen for Paramount+/Brooklyn Magazine's free summer screenings on selected Fridays in McCarren Park. Showtimes are at sunset; bring a blanket and a picnic. READ MORE

Storytelling at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue in Central Park

Central Park
Saturdays, June 8-August 3, 2024
Gather 'round Hans Christian Andersen's statue at the Conservatory Pond in Central Park to hear his tales—and other classic folk stories—told by a fine ensemble of storytellers. READ MORE

Summer for the City: Story Time at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Wednesdays from Wednesday, June 12-Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Lincoln Center celebrates Summer in the City with a free storytelling program in Damrosch Park. Curated by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, each story time event focuses on narratives perfect for all ages. READ MORE

Summer Concerts at the Hudson Yards

Midtown West
Wednesdays from Wednesday, June 19-Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Bowery Presents hosts a new series of live outdoor concerts in the Public Square and Gardens. Bring a blanket and a picnic, or take advantage of the glorious concession stands. READ MORE

Live at the Archway in Dumbo

Dumbo, Brooklyn
Thursdays from June 20-August 15, 2024
Live at the Archway is Dumbo's signature series that features dynamic musical performances, pop-up galleries, and interactive art experiences in a magical, only-in-Dumbo setting. Always free, always all-ages, and always rain or shine.  READ MORE

Free Things To Do in NYC from Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 9, 2024

The Comedy of Errors in Bryant Park

Midtown West
Tuesday-Sunday, May 28-June 2, 2024
The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit pops up in communities across New York City, including many NYC Parks locations, with a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. READ MORE

Red Hook Fest 2024 in Valentino Park

Red Hook, Brooklyn
Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1, 2024
Red Hook Fest 2024 kicks off with a dance party and community barbecue at PS 15. With activities, free food, and great music, the opening night event is a fun neighborhood gathering for the whole family. The festivities continue on Saturday, June 1, with main stage events at Valentino Park and Pier.  READ MORE

Barefoot Shakespeare Presents The Winter's Tale in Central Park

Central Park
Select dates through Sunday, June 9, 2024
Barefoot Shakespeare brings together a cast of alumni and friends to explore one of Shakespeare’s later works, The Winter's Tale. READ MORE

Spring Launch Fest 2024 in Hunts Point Park

Hunts Point Park, the Bronx
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Bronx-based youth develpment program Rocking the Boat celebrates another semester of boat building, environmental science, and sailing programs for teens in the South Bronx.   READ MORE

Summer on the Hudson: World Fish Migration Day in Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington Park
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Wade into the Hudson River to collect and count species of fish at this interactive seining event in partnership with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.   READ MORE

Community Science Seining at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the Hudson River estuary as park staff and scientists use a seine net to humanely catch incredible creatures that live below the water’s surface. READ MORE

Celebrate Pinkster in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 1, 2024
The Prospect Park Alliance presents a Pinkster celebration in the yard of Lefferts Historic House, an 18th-century Flatbush farmhouse that serves as the park's historic house museum. The celebration coincides with the completion of a multi-year restoration. READ MORE

Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival in Inwood Hill Park

Inwood
Sunday, June 2, 2024
The annual Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration marks its 21st anniversary as Manhattan’s only open-air pow wow. The all-day event features Native American crafts, storytelling, and traditional food and dance. READ MORE

Circus Amok at Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens
Friday, June 7, 2024
The circus returns to Socrates! This uniquely creative experience is filled with performance, music, dance, and deft-defying skills of all kinds. READ MORE

Ladybug Day 2024 in Washington Market Park

Tribeca
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Ladybug Day is a decades-long tradition at Washington Market Park. The Friends of Washington Market Park distribute thousands of ladybugs to children and adults, who then release them in the park. READ MORE

Summer on the Hudson Play Dates in West Harlem Piers Park

Manhattanville
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Head to West Harlem Piers Park for a fun family-friendly event featuring a children’s entertainer, grab-and-go arts and crafts kits, and neighborhood fun! Each month brings a new performance. READ MORE

Brooklyn Pride’s 28th Annual Celebration in J.J. Byrne Park

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 8, 2024
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. READ MORE

Gladiators NYC in Central Park

Upper East Side
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Knights in full armor battle on the grass in Central Park behind The Met. Bring a blanket and a picnic.  READ MORE

Big Summer Pride Twirl in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Celebrate Brooklyn Pride in the Park with Papi Juice and Friends, featuring DJ sets and live performances. READ MORE

Paws for Pride at Manhattan West

Midtown West
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Celebrate Pride for all, including your pets, at Manhattan West Woof Fest: Paws for Pride. Guests are invited to the Manhattan West Plaza for a colorful afternoon of amazing performances, fabulous activities, and marvelous treats. READ MORE

Lenfest Kids: Community Day Double Feature

Morningside Heights
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Columbia University School of Arts' monthly series of films for the whole family, Lenfest Kids, celebrates Community Day with free screenings of A Hard Day's Night (G) at 12pm, and Yesterday (PG-13), at 4pm. READ MORE

Jamaica Bay Horseshoe Crab Festival in Sunset Cove

Jamaica, Queens
Saturday, June 8, 2024
The 8th Annual Jamaica Bay Horseshow Crab Festival celebrates the ancient mating ritual of these charismatic “living dinosaurs” that come to our shores each year, helping provide a vital food source for migrating shorebirds like the endangered red knot.   READ MORE

Figment Festival at Snug Harbor

Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024
Attracting tens of thousands of visitors for the past 13 years, this family-friendly festival is an explosion of creative energy and imagination, perfect for adults and kids alike. READ MORE

The Happening at Church Street School for Music and Art

Tribeca
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Church Street School for Music and Art hosts its annual community block party with live music, interactive art projects, games, and more. READ MORE

Briarwood Block Party at the Hoover-Manton Playgrounds

Briarwood, Queens
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Council Member James Gennaro and Queens recreation host a fun day of family activities in Hoover-Manton Playgrounds, including music, arts and crafts, games, fitness challenges, inflatables, popcorn, sports activities, and prizes.  READ MORE

PJ Library Birthday Bash at Park Slope Jewish Center

Park Slope, Brooklyn
Sunday, June 9, 2024
PJ Library hosts a celebratory party for its 18th birthday, including a lively outdoor family concert with Rebecca Schoffer of 92Y Shababa, a block party, and ice cream from Uncle Louie G’s. READ MORE

Free Things To Do in NYC from Monday, June 10-Sunday, June 16, 2024

Museum Mile Festival

Midtown
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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. READ MORE

New York Philharmonic Concerts In the Park: Van Cortlandt Park

Fieldston, the Bronx
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks return, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. Stay after the show for the fireworks! READ MORE

New York Philharmonic Concerts In the Park: Central Park

Upper West Side
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. Stay after the show for the fireworks! READ MORE

Young People's Chorus of New York: Red Light, Green Light at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Thursday, June 13, 2024
More than 1,000 singers from the Young People's Chorus of New York City raise their voices in song to celebrate our great city and the world around us. READ MORE

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park: Cunningham Park

Fresh Meadows, Queens
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks return, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. Stay after the show for the fireworks! READ MORE

Summer Music Family Concert Series in Washington Market Park

Tribeca
Thursdays, June 13 & 20, 2024
Bring a blanket and a picnic supper, then set up on the lawn. Lively, family-friendly concerts fill the air for your entertainment. READ MORE

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park: Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Friday, June 14, 2024
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks return, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. Stay after the show for the fireworks! READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration in Rockefeller Park

Battery Park City
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Battery Park City’s eighth annual Emancipation Day celebration offers fun, history, art, and a performance by Juneteenth LP, whose mission is to share the music of the African Diaspora through the lens of classically trained Black musicians. The Federation of Black Cowboys shares history and horseback rides for ages 3 and up, too. READ MORE

Porch Stomp on Governors Island

Governors Island
Saturday, June 15, 2024
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. READ MORE

Your Pets’ Secret Lives Book Launch at Books of Wonder

Chelsea
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Author Eleanor Spicer Rice and illustrator Rob Wilson celebrate the launch of their second book, Your Pets’ Secret Lives, with a book signing at Books of Wonder. Learn some of the science behind your pets' behaviors, and enjoy a reading from the book, tutorials on how to draw your pets, plus goody bags and door prizes! READ MORE

The 21st Annual Hunts Point Fish Parade and Summer Festival

Hunts Point, the Bronx
Saturday, June 15, 2024
The annual Hunt’s Point Fish Parade celebrates the neighborhood's heritage. Activities include a children’s art corner, boat rides, bird watching, a day-long basketball tournament, face painting, print-making, tons of great food and activities, live music, and performances. READ MORE

Summer for the City: La Manga at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 15, 2024
La Manga honors the legacy of Afro-Colombian women songwriters in the cultural manifestations of cumbia, bullerengue, and tambora. Take a virtual journey across Colombia's Caribbean Coast, guided by the powerful sounds of gaitas and tambores. READ MORE

SOLD OUT. Father's Day Barbecue in Prospect Park

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham hosts a fun-filled Father’s Day celebration at the Lefferts Historic House, with delicious barbecue, great company, and engaging conversations to spend quality time with the men in your life and connect with the community.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Family Day in Green-Wood Cemetery

Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Celebrate this important holiday marking the end of slavery by delving deep into Black history at Green-Wood Cemetery. Participate in free kids’ art activities in the Historic Chapel and take a self-guided tour of the grave sites of fascinating Black historical figures. READ MORE

Joanie Leeds on the PAC NYC Lobby Stage

Financial District
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds performs on the Vartan and Clare Gregorian Stage in the PAC NYC lobby.   READ MORE

Pollinator Palooza at Randall's Island

Randall's Island
Saturday, June 15, 2024
A pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration includes taking photos at the butterfly photobooth and bringing home your own 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.   READ MORE

Shakespeare Workout in Riverside Park

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Resident Artists from Hudson Classical Theater Company in the disciplines of Acting, Voice Production and Stage Combat lead a vigorous workout/training for teens. READ MORE

Celebrate Juneteenth in Seneca Village

Central Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Seneca Village provides a compelling setting to explore the widespread and longstanding connections Black New Yorkers have with wellness and nature. This Juneteenth weekend, celebrate these traditions in Seneca Village with rousing musical presentations, hands-on family-friendly activities, archaeological insights, and opportunities to engage with Central Park Conservancy guides at key locations within the landscape. READ MORE

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival

Lower East Side
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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. READ MORE

New York Philharmonic Concerts In the Park: Indoor Concert on Staten Island

St. George, Staten Island
Sunday, June 16, 2024
The New York Philharmonic performs Clarke’s Prelude, Allegro, and Pastorale for clarinet and viola; Mozart’s Oboe Quartet; and Prokofiev’s Quintet. READ MORE

The Comedy of Errors at St. John the Divine

Upper West Side
Sundays, June 16 & 30, 2024
The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit pops up on the cathedral green in a new musical adaptation that brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows. READ MORE

Free Things To Do in NYC from Monday, June 17-Sunday, June 23, 2023

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Citywide
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
On select days throughout the year, including January 20, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

Summer Solstice 2024 at Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Celebrate Summer Solstice at Socrates Sculpture Park with workshops, performances, and music that focuses on reflection and the human connection to the land and nature.  READ MORE

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Dumbo, Brooklyn
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Met’s free concert series in New York City parks returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park with an evening of favorite arias and duets, featuring three of today’s most exciting young stars—soprano Leah Hawkins, tenor Mario Chang, and bass-baritone Michael Sumuel. READ MORE

Big City Fishing at Pier 26

Tribeca
Thursdays from June 20-August 22, 2024
Drop in a line with the Hudson River Park River Project team and go catch-and-release fishing at the water’s edge. All the necessary equipment and instruction is provided. READ MORE

Summer for the City: Choreograph the Future at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Friday, June 21, 2024
Explore the history of social media dances. How did this craze originate, develop, and what’s next? Learn some of the most viral dance steps with choreographer and dance educator, Jenn Lopez, then rise to the challenge and create the next original social media craze.  READ MORE

Swedish Midsummer Festival in Rockefeller Park

Battery Park City
Friday, June 21, 2024
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. READ MORE

Make Music New York

Citywide
Friday, June 21, 2024
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. READ MORE

Anti-Prom at the New York Public Library

Midtown West
Friday, June 21, 2024
The New York Public Library welcomes the return of Anti-Prom, its popular annual event for teens that celebrates personal expression. Created in 2004, the program offers an inclusive, safe space for attendees to embrace their sexuality, gender identity, culture, and style of dress. READ MORE

The Mermaid Parade on Coney Island

Coney Island, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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.  READ MORE

Create-a-thon with Nona Hendryx at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Learn how to make Afro-futurist sound and light-activating wearables and contribute to an exciting new musical and visual event at 4pm in Bina48’s Garden at the David Rubenstein Atrium. READ MORE

Puppets! with Mango Moon in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Mango Moon Productions leads an afternoon of puppetry. Build a puppet, meet wacky characters, sing catchy songs, and learn fun academic strategies, all while building key social-emotional skills. READ MORE

Chelsea Music Festival: My Super Awesome Brain at Pier 57

Chelsea
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Explore the connection between the brain and the body with performances led by WindSync, fun activities, and treats from the Market Food Hall. READ MORE

SOLD OUT. Socrates x Noguchi Field Guide: Water as Material in Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Noguchi Educator Luned Palmer leads a workshop playing with the cleansing and ephemeral power of rainwater. Participants experiment with methods of water collection, inspired by Isamu Noguchi’s love affair with Japanese tsukubai (water basins) and water as material.  READ MORE

Summer for the City: Mykal Kilgore at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Grammy-nominated performing artist Mykal Kilgore performs new music and songs from his A Man Born Black album.  READ MORE

PJ Library Birthday Bash at 92Y Shababa

Upper East Side
Saturday, June 22, 2024
PJ Library hosts a celebratory party on the rooftop that includes a special Shababa musical experience with Rebecca Schoffer (and Sammy on drums!) followed by bagel brunch and ice popsicle kiddush.  READ MORE

Pride Family Picnic at St. John the Divine

Upper West Side
Sunday, June 23, 2024
The Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band returns to the cathedral for another spectacular performance and all are welcome to picnic in the Cathedral Gardens and enjoy an afternoon of community and musical joy. READ MORE

Free Things To Do in NYC from Monday, June 24-Sunday, June 30, 2024

STEM on Little Island

Greenwich Village
Wednesdays from June 26-August 28, 2024
Hudson River Park educators lead a series of STEM demonstrations and workshops inspired by local waterways. Discover live animals, create wildlife-inspired art and learn about the important role each organism plays in the Hudson River ecosystem. READ MORE

Fireworks & Fun

Randall's Island
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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. READ MORE

Metropolitan Opera Summerstage in Socrates Sculpture Park

Long Island City, Queens
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Metropolitan Opera’s free summer recital tour stops at Socrates Sculpture Park! This iconic series of opera throughout NYC is presented outdoors and features rising young stars and musicians.  READ MORE

Summer for the City: Dobet Gnahoré at Lincoln Center

Upper West Side
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Côte d’Ivoire's Dobet Gnahoré, a 2010 Grammy winner, performs modern Afropop. READ MORE

DJ on the Porch at Leffert's House

Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Prospect Park Alliance present a family friendly afternoon of house rhythms in the yard of Lefferts Historic House. READ MORE

Shakespeare at Sunset: The Tempest in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Dumbo, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 29, 2024
This version of Shakespeare’s comedy about revenge, redemption and forgiveness clocks in at a brisk 75 minutes, designed for the whole family. READ MORE

Chelsea Music Festival: Super Hero Brain Workshop at St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church

Chelsea
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Neuroscience scholar Dr. Jessica Phillips-Silver invites families to explore the superpowers of the human brain. Move to the beat and hear original songs from Dr. Jessica’s musical, Finding Rhythm. READ MORE

International Mud Day at Clay Pit Ponds

South Shore, Staten Island
Saturday, June 29
This holiday brings people together from around the globe for one purpose: to get dirty. Wade in the preserve's mud pool, cook up a pie in the mud kitchen, create a mud masterpiece, and more! READ MORE

PrideFest Festival

Astor Place
Sunday, June 30, 2024
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. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Rockefeller Center - The Rink
Old Stone House at JJ Byrne Playground
Central Park Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Church Street School for Music and Art
Hoover-Manton Playgrounds
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
Randall's Island Park
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Riverside Park
National Parks - Multiple Locations
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1
Pier 26 in Hudson River Park
Damrosch Park Garden
Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg, 42nd St & Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10018 212-621-0208
Cathedral of St John the Divine
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church

About the Author

Drew Kristofik
Drew Kristofik’s career took a twist from editing teen magazines to a seven-year stint at MacNeil/Lehrer, followed by a long run at Nickelodeon/Viacom as Director of Content for Nick Online and Editor-in-Chief of ParentsConnect.com. A founding member of the Webby Award-winning GoCityKids, she’s written for Family Fun, Vanity Fair, and New York. Her middle school novel, The Time Boat, is available on Amazon Kindle. Drew keeps the MommyPoppins New York Events calendar spot-on and can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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