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The Best Fairs and Festivals in and Around NYC for September 2022

With August (and seemingly festivals season) drawing to a close and back-to-school upon us again, your kids – and maybe you – are probably a little bummed to see it go. But don’t fret! September is still mostly a summer month, with family-friendly outdoor celebrations like festivals, carnivals, fairs and parades happening every weekend in NYC and nearby, all month long.

In fact, we’d even go so far as to say September is the BEST time for outdoor events, with its cooler temperatures and festive fall themes. There’s certainly no other time of year when you can pick apples in your favorite summer dress!

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If your family loves a good festival or fair in the summer or fall, then you need to check out this MEGA event roundup from our sister site, NYMetroParents. It’s broken down by region: NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island), Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), Rockland, Westchester and even some in New Jersey.

We can save you some scrolling. Just click on a region below for a huge list of kid-friendly festivals, carnivals and parades for September 2022 in and around NYC!

NYC Festivals and Carnivals

Highlights include The Feast of San Gennaro, the Queens County Fair, Flatbush Frolic, the Richmond County Fair, a Superhero Festival and more!

Westchester Festivals and Carnivals

Highlights include Hudson Valley Irish Fest, Rye Food Truck Festival, Yorktown Grange Fair, a Culture, Pride, Music, Arts & Community of Africa Festival and more!

Long Island Festivals and Carnivals

Highlights include the Water Lantern Festival in Eisenhower Park, the 2022 Long Island Fair,Harbes Orchard’s Annual Apple Harvest and their Sunflower Festival as well, the 20th Annual Long Island Garlic Festival and more!

Rockland Festivals and Carnivals

Highlights include the New York Renaissance Faire, the Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival, Nyack’s SeptemberFest Street Fair, the Water Lantern Festival and more!

New Jersey Festivals and Carnivals

Highlights include the Annual Festival of the Sea at Point Pleasant, St. Demetrios 45th Annual Greek Festival, St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival and more!

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Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

Brooklyn Music School

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