Carnivals, Festivals and Parades In and Near NYC: August 2024
August is full of festivals, carnivals and parades for the whole family all month long! We’ve rounded up some of the best ones coming up.
Manhattan
East Harlem Giglio Feast
114th-116th St. along Pleasant Ave., East Harlem
Thursday, Aug. 8, 6 – 11 pm; Friday, Aug. 9, 7 – 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, 12 – 11 pm.
All Ages
Free admission
This annual Italian festival features live music, entertainment, great food, rides and games, vendors, and more!
Arte Pa’ Mi Gente: Latiné Children’s Music Day
Teatro SEA at The Clemente Center, 107 Suffolk St., Lower East Side
Saturday, August 10, 1 – 5 pm
All Ages
Free
Teatro SEA’s annual festival of Latin American arts and culture, Arte Pa’ Mi Gente/Arts for All brings together a lineup of Latiné children’s artists for a day of free family celebration. This year’s festival theme is “Latiné Children’s Music Day,” highlights the importance of Latiné music created by and for children. The event will include a series of outdoor performances designed for families and folk of all ages.
42nd Annual Dominican Day Parade
6th Ave. between West 37 St and West 38 St., Midtown
Sunday, August 11, 12 – 4 pm
All Ages
Free
Celebrate Dominican pride and culture at this annual parade featuring floats, music, singers, dancers, community leaders, and more.
Fanatics Fest NYC
Javits Center, 429 11th Ave., Hell’s Kitchen
Friday, August 16 & Saturday, August 17, 10 am – 7 pm; Sunday, August 18, 10 am – 4 pm.
All Ages
Tickets start at $20
Fanatics Fest NYC will bring together fans across all sports to celebrate their passions under one roof. The multi-day event will be laced with interactive features, multiple stages and theaters, exclusive merchandise, products drops, major announcements, live podcasts and more to celebrate and elevate modern sports fandom in all its forms. The event will host many of the biggest names in sports and culture, including seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady; two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant; NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning; two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and more!
Harlem Week: NYC Children’s Festival
Howard Bennett Playground, W 135th St., Harlem
Saturday, August 17 & Sunday August 18, 12pm – 5 pm.
Ages 5 – 12
Free
Enjoy storytelling, children’s entertainment (performances showcasing tap dancers, dance troupes, step shows, hip hop, theater, poetry, vocalists, etc.), arts & crafts, double dutch competitions, face painting, technology information, information on health services, and more.
42nd India Day Parade
E 38th St. and Madison Ave., Midtown
Sunday, August 18, 12 pm
All Ages
Free
Considered to be the largest parade outside India, this annual event brings together thousands of members of the Indian Diaspora for one of the biggest cultural extravaganzas in New York City. This grand parade features colorful floats, live performances, Bollywood performances, community groups, and more.
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th Street, New York
Saturday, August 17, 12pm – 5 pm
All Ages
Free
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages! Kite kits are provided free for children or bring your own favorite kite from home.
Brooklyn
Feast of Santa Rosalia
18th Ave. between 68th St and 75th St/Bay Ridge Parkway, Bensonhurst
Aug. 15-25, see website for complete schedule.
All Ages
Free admission
The 2024 Feast of Santa Rosalia, the “18th Avenue Feast” celebrates its 50th year held in honor of St. Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, and features a huge variety of delicious food and treats, carnival rides and games for all ages, live music and entertainment every night, and fun for the entire family!
Queens
Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
Friday, August 9, 9:30 am – 5 pm
All Ages
$2-$6
The eleventh annual Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibition, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY), brings you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a stunning display of hundreds of pots of orchids and to experience Taiwanese art and culture! Make orchid crafts; converse with orchid experts; engage with cultural activities; enjoy food and drinks; and so much more.
Annual Honey Harvest Festival
Voelker Orth Museum, 14919 38th Ave, Flushing
Tuesday, August 20, 1 – 3:30 pm
All Ages
$4; $10 a family; free for children younger than 3
See how the beekeeper harvests honey, make bee-inspired art, sample different types of honey, and learn what it takes to make a bee friendly garden. Enjoy the house punch and yummy snacks. 2024 Voelker Orth Museum honey available for sale.
Nassau County, Long Island
Annual Family Festival
Holy Family Church- Hicksville, 17 Fordham Ave., Hicksville
August 7-8, Wednesday and Thursday, 6 – 10 pm; Aug. 9-10, Friday and Saturday, 6 – 11 pm
All Ages
Free admission; ride tickets available for purchase.
Come out for rides, games, and carnival treats!
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
Friday, August 9, 4 – 10 pm; Saturday, August 10, 10 am – 10 pm; Sunday, August 11, 10 am – 5 pm
All Ages
Tickets start at $17
Held annually, LI Retro houses over three levels of arcades, hundreds of console and PC gaming events, exclusive exhibits, engaging panels, curated vendors, live performances, and more.
113th Feast of the Assumption
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Avenue, Westbury
August 14-18, Daily, 6 – 11 pm
All Ages
Free admission
Celebrate the 113th Feast of the Assumption with food, games and music!
Long Island Celtic Festival
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Saturday, August 24, 8 am – 5 pm
All Ages
Tickets range from $12-$25
This full-day event will honor those persons of Celtic heritage on Long Island and the NY metro area. The festival will feature entertainment for all ages, as well as vendors specializing in Celtic products and food trucks. Music featuring traditional Irish and Scottish melodies to modern Celtic rock, Irish dance troupes, strength showcase, bagpipers, children’s entertainment, and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
End of Summer Festival
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of East Meadow, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow
Saturday, August 31, 10 am – 4 pm
All Ages
Free admission
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will host its End of Summer Festival featuring ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, and $1,000 cash prize raffle.
Suffolk County, Long Island
Summerfest 2024
100 Gillette Ave. Sayville
Friday, August 2, 5 – 10 pm; Saturday, August 3, 11 am – 10 pm; Sunday, August 4, 11 am – 9 pm
All Ages
Free admission, prices vary for rides
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Summer festival featuring live entertainment, rides & attractions, and craft & food vendors.
TangerClub’s Go For Gold
Tanger Outlets Riverhead, 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead
Saturday, August 3, 12 – 4 pm
All Ages
Free
Join this patriotic celebration to support USA on the world stage where guests can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including a themed photo opportunity, archery, rock wall climbing and street curling. The event will showcase exclusive deals and offerings from popular athletic brands such as Nike, Crocs and Puma.
2024 Summer Carnival
Breezy Park, 19 West Rogues Path, Huntington
Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 10 pm; Friday, August 9, 6:30 – 11 pm; Saturday, August 10, 5 – 11 pm; Sunday, August 11, 2 – 8 pm.
All Ages
Free admission; ride tickets available for purchase
Celebrate summer with exciting rides, fun games, and favorite carnival treats!
Alive on 25 Street Festival
Along Main St. from Griffing Ave. to McDermott Ave., Riverhead
Friday August 9, 5 – 9:30 pm.
All Ages
Free
The Alive on 25 summer street festival offers live music on multiple stages, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, Long Island artists, performers, street vendors, and a Laser Light Show.
Tiki Luau
Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Cir., Deer Park
Saturday, August 10, 1 – 3 pm
All Ages
Free
Come out for an afternoon of FREE summer fun including Polynesian dancers, hula dancing lessons, crafts, games, special appearances by your favorite Voyager and Mermaid Princesses and more!
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
Church of St. Joseph, 59 Church Street, Kings Park
Thursday August 15, 6 – 10 pm; August 16 & 17, 6 – 11 pm; Aug. 18, 6 – 10 pm
All Ages
Free admission; ride tickets available for purchase
Bring the family out for exciting rides, fun, and fireworks on Friday!
Family Fun Day
Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd. Manorville
Thursday, August 22, 10 am – 5 pm
Ages 3 – 12
$29; $125 for family up to 4; $150 at the door for family up to 4
Be there for the first annual Family Fun Day at Long Island Game Farm! Rain date August 23 Family Fun Day Schedule: Camel Meet & Greet, Go up on the deck with an educator, Photo Op. Peyton’s Mommy Works, Story reading with Long Island author Ann Carpentiere Tortoise Talk, Meet rescued African Sulcata Tortoises and learn how they came to live at the park and more!
Port Jefferson Greek Festival
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson
Thursday, Aug. 22, 5 – 10 pm; Friday, Aug. 23, 5 – 11 pm; Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 – 11 pm; Sunday, Aug. 25, 12 – 9 pm
All Ages
Free admission; ride tickets available for purchase
Enjoy delicious Greek cuisine & pastries, go on thrilling carnival rides, enter raffles, check out live Greek music & dances, take in spectacular fireworks on Friday and Saturday, and more.
2024 Seafood Festival
Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville
Saturday, August 24 & 25, 11 am – 6 pm.
All Ages
$10
The 31th Annual Seafood Festival features live music, crafts, kid’s activities, and of course, lots of seafood!
Rockland/Bergen
New York Renaissance Faire
600 State Route 17A, Tuxedo Park
Aug. 17-Oct. 6, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 7 pm
All Ages
$48; $20 ages 5-12
Travel back in time to an age of adventure! Join Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a grand visit to a beautiful 16th century English village. Cheer your favorite knight at the Joust Tournament. Meet Robin Hood and his Merry Band. Feast on savory sweets and tempting treats. See amazing acrobats, magical fairies, swashbuckling pirates, and more! Photo Credit: New York Renaissance Faire
Craft Show & Antique Corner
Veterans Park Westwood, Broadway & 3rd Ave. Westwood, NJ
Sunday, August 25, 10 am – 5 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
The annual Craft Show & Antique Corner will feature 125 exhibitors highlighting stained glass, woodwork, jewelry, florals, pottery, ceramics, apparel, photography, folk art, birdhouses, garden and children’s items, resin art, bonsai, soaps, candles, framed dried florals, quilts and so much more. Be sure to stop by the Antique Corner where a treasure could be awaiting you. There you will find vintage toys, pottery, silver, prints, vintage paper, linens, primitives, Americana, lamps, glassware and so much more!
