34 Best June Festivals and Street Fairs in 2024 in NYC for Families

The Mermaid Parade on Coney Island is a joyful summer rite of passage. Photo by Raven Snook
The Mermaid Parade on Coney Island is a joyful summer rite of passage. Photo by Raven Snook
5/23/24 - By Drew Kristofik

Summer festival season kicks into high gear in June when the debut of warmer weather prompts a head-spinning number of fantastic fairs, parades, carnivals, and other fetes. Annual over-the-top celebrations include the Museum Mile Festival, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas, Make Music NYC, the Figment Festival, and Coney Island's iconic Mermaid Parade.

June's also all about Pride fun and Juneteenth celebrations. Read on for our top picks so you don't miss a minute.

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As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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