New York City Street Fairs for 2008

I started writing a listing of New York City Street Fairs in 2006. Each year I've listed the heart of the season's best street fairs for residents of NYC, in hopes that people will go and explore these rare treasures. This year, once again, I bring you a bit about the street fair and a listing of 2008's NYC Street Fairs.

New York City Street Fairs are little festivals designed to be a great weekend for all. They are very family friendly. There are bargains, street performers, and wonderfully delicious food expos. You can stroll through the tables of vintage and handmade items, listen to soul provoking blues and other musical treats, and partake in tasteful ethnic foods at bargain basement prices.

Don't forget that when you go to a street fair you need to realize that with it being indeed a "street fair" it all depends on weather. Realise that you will need a backup plan should the weather turn for the worse. Don't get sucked into buying things in the street fair that you wouldn't buy normally. Sometimes your child may see plenty to holler for in these wide open airy events. The prices look good, but the addage of "buyer beware" still applies. Ask for a business license and vendor card on higher priced purchases and pay with a credit card so that you have a bit of buyer protection. And lastly, keep an eye on your valuables. Whenever there is a crowd there is bound to be pickpockets. Watch for the "bump and run" where they accidentally bump into you and suddenly down the walkway you find out the wallet you were holding in the back pocket is gone.

All in all, what a wonderful way to spend a weekend with your child in New York City. New York City Street Fairs happen with rhythmic frequency and you never have to wait long for another one to come around. Below are some of the upcoming New York City Street Fairs coming up in 2008.

APRIL

Saturday April 19th
Times Square Spring Block Party
on 45th Street from 6th - 7th Avenue

Sunday April 20th
Earth Awareness Day Festival
on Broadway from Houston - Grand Street

Saturday April 26th
P.A.L. Festival
on University Place from Waverly Place - 14th Street

Sunday April 27th
Third Avenue Merchants Spring Expo
on 3rd Ave. from 23rd - 34th Street

MAY

Friday May 2nd
NYC Business Expo
on Fulton St. from Water - Gold Street

Saturday May 3rd
Romania Day Festival
on Broadway from Fulton Street - Battery Place

Sunday May 4th
The Annual Village Fair
on Broadway from Houston - Grand Street

Friday May 9th
Civic Community Day Fair
on Murray Street from Broadway - Church Street

Saturday May 10th
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street

Sunday May 11th
Amsterdam Avenue Fair
on Amsterdam Avenue from 96th - 106th Street

Friday May 16th
Financial Community Day Festival
on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street

Saturday May 17th
Children of The World Festival
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Sunday May 18th
Murray Hill Neighborhood Festival
on Park Avenue from 34th - 40th Street

Saturday May 24th
Lower Third Avenue Spring Festival
on 3rd Avenue from 6th - 14th Street

Sunday May 25th
The Times Square Fair
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

Monday May 26th
Madison Avenue Community Expo
on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Saturday May 31st
Lexington Avenue Spring Festival
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

JUNE

Sunday June 1st
2nd Avenue - Spring Jubilee
on Second Avenue from 23rd - 34th Street

Friday June 6th
Tribeca Community Fair
on West Broadway from Barclay - Chambers Street

Saturday June 7th
Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood - 2nd Avenue Fair
on Second Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street

Sunday June 8th
N.Y.C. Expo
on 3rd Avenue from 23rd - 34th Street

Friday June 13th
Financial Community Day Festival Series
on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street

Saturday June 14th
Sixth Avenue Summer Fair
on 6th Avenue from 23rd - 33rd Street

Sunday June 15th
International Cultures Festival
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Saturday June 21st
Times Square Expo
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

Sunday June 22nd
Gramercy Park Fair
on 3rd Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street

Saturday June 28th
Times Square Block Party
on 46th Street from 7th - 8th Avenue

JULY

Friday July 4th
The Great July 4th Festival
on Water Street from Fulton - Broad Street

Saturday July 5th
6th Avenue Summerfest
on 6th Avenue from 23rd - 33rd Street

Sunday July 6th
USO - Avenue of the Americas Summerfest
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Friday July 11th
The Madison Square Festival
on 24th Street from Madison - Park Avenue

Saturday July 12th
Park Avenue Summerfest
on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street

Sunday July 13th
NYC Celebration of Nations Festival
on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Saturday July 19th
East Side Summer Festival
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Sunday July 20th
NYC Unfolds Street Fair
on Broadway from Houston - Grand Street

Saturday July 26th
Washington Sq. Summer Fair
on Bleecker St. from Broadway - 6th Avenue

Sunday July 27th
52nd Association Jazz Festival
on 52nd Street from Lexington - 7th Avenue

AUGUST

Friday August 1st
Manhattan Youth Fair
on West Broadway from Barclay - Chambers Street

Saturday August 2nd
The C.O.R.E. Health Expo
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

Sunday August 3rd
Festival of the Americas
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Friday August 8th
Financial Community Day Festival Series
on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street

Saturday August 9th
Greenwich Village Festival
on Greenwich Avenue from 6th - 7th Avenue

Sunday August 10th
Madison Avenue Summer Fair
on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Saturday August 16th
Summer Seaport Festival
on Water Street from Fulton - Broad Street

Sunday August 17th
Lexington Avenue Summerfest
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Saturday August 23rd
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
on 3rd Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street

Sunday August 24th
Third Avenue Merchandise Fair
on 3rd Avenue from 23rd - 34th Street

Friday August 29th
Welcome Back to Columbia University
on 120th Street from Broadway - Amsterdam Avenue

Saturday August 30th
Friends of Dag Hammarskhold Festival
on 2nd Avenue from 45th - 57th Street

Sunday August 31st
The 24th Annual Brazilian Day Festival
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street
& on 46th St. from Madison - 7th Avenue

SEPTEMBER

Monday September 1st *Labor Day*
M.E.C.A. Family Festival
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Friday September 5th
United Nations Festival
on 47th Street from 1st - 2nd Avenue

Saturday September 6th
Big Apple Performing Arts Festival
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

Sunday September 7th
Park Avenue Festival
on Park Ave. from 47th - 57th Street

Friday September 12th
Financial Community Day Festival Series
on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street

Saturday September 13th
The Great Irish Festival
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Sunday September 14th
Tudor City Festival
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Friday September 19th
Fulton Street Follies
on Fulton Street from Water - Gold Street

Saturday September 20th
7th Avenue - Guardian Angels Fair
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

Sunday September 21st
Eighth Avenue Fall Festival
on 8th Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Friday September 26th
N.Y.C. Police Museum Festival
on Old Slip from Water - South Street

Saturday September 27th
Broadway Autumn Fair
on Broadway from Waverly Pl.- 14th Street

Sunday September 28th
Lexington Avenue Fall Festival
on Lexington Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street

OCTOBER

Saturday October 4th
Union Square Autumn Fair
on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street

Sunday October 5th
N.Y.C. Oktoberfest
on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Saturday October 11th
8th Avenue Autumn Festival
on 8th Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Sunday October 12th
Avenue of the Americas Family Expo
on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street

Monday October 13th
Columbus Day Festival
On Broadway from Fulton St. - Battery Place

Friday October 17th
Financial Commumity Day Festival Series
on Maiden Lane from Water - South Street

Saturday October 18th
Washington Square Festival
on Waverly Pl. from Broadway - 5th Avenue

Sunday October 19th
The Great Third Avenue Fair
on Third Avenue from 23rd - 34th Street

Saturday October 25th
Park Avenue South Autumn Fair
on Park Avenue South from 17th - 23rd Street

Sunday October 26th
The 7th Avenue Autumn Carnival
on 7th Avenue from 47th - 57th Street

NOVEMBER

Saturday November 1st
A.D.A.'s World's Largest Block Party
on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Sunday November 2nd
6th Avenue Autumn Fair
on 6th Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street

Saturday November 8th
University Place Fall Fair
on University Place from Waverly - 14th Street

Sunday November 9th
Madison Avenue Holiday Expo
on Madison Avenue from 42nd - 57th Street

Tuesday November 11th
Veteran's Day Parade Block Party
on 56th Street from Madison - 6th Avenue

Tuesday November 11th
Veteran's Day Festival
on Broadway from Fulton - Battery Place

Saturday November 15th
Times Square Holiday Fair
on 45th St. from 5th - 7th Avenue