With so many fairs, festivals, parades, parties and strolls on Staten Island this summer, your kids will gladly put down their tablets and phones and join in the excitement! Here’s where to find the fun in Staten Island!
Staten Island Fairs and Festivals, Food and Fun
Movies Under the Stars
Watch a free family-friendly flick under the stars. Check the dates on the Staten Island Parent calendar.
2023 Staten Island Mall Carnival
June 1-2, 5-11pm; June 3-4, 12-11pm; June 5-9, 5-11pm; June 10-11, 12-11pm
Staten Island Mall • 2655 Richmond Ave.
This annual family event features a variety of fun activities, including rides, games, carnival food and more.
Figment Festival
June 3, 10am-10pm; June 4, 10am-6pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Figment is a free participatory arts event that celebrates creativity by challenging artists and participants to find new ways to create, share, and dream.
Green Neighbor Family Day
June 3, 12-3pm
Olmsted-Beil House Park • 4515 Hylan Blvd.
Join Friends of Olmsted-Beil House for a free afternoon of nature-inspired arts and crafts activities, storytelling, games and more.
SunriseWALKS – Staten Island
June 4, 9am-5pm
Staten Island University Hospital Community Park • 75 Richmond Terr.
Give summer back to kids with cancer in our community by joining Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island at a walk and family carnival.
8th Annual New Drop Car & Jeep Show
June 4, 9am-2pm
New Drop High School • 465 New Dorp Ln.
Check out so many makes and models of cars, and enjoy live music, a vendor market and more. Proceeds support the New Dorp High School Football Team.
Food Truck Festival at the Mount
June 9, 6-10pm; June 10, 12-10pm; June 11, 12-8pm
Catholic Charities Staten Island • 6541 Hylan Blvd.
This huge family event features live music on stage, beer and sangria garden, rides for kids, and an amazing lineup of food trucks on the island.
World Oceans Day at the Zoo
June 11, 11am-2pm
Staten Island Zoo • 614 Broadway
Learn all about the ocean and its amazing aquatic residents at this fun event.
Cottage Row Curiosities
June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, 11am-4pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Speaking of Staten Island fairs and festivals, don’t overlook Cottage Row Curiosities! Go shopping at this community artisan market featuring over 50 Staten Island vendors. Enjoy music, entertainment, food and more.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
June 17, 11am-6pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Enjoy this celebration that features live musical performances, historical readings and other fun activities. Learn about the history, and experience the culture and contributions of the African American community while enjoying the surroundings of Snug Harbor.
Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 11am-5pm
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
Celebrate Juneteenth at this event that will feature special programs including demonstrations of hearth cooking, discussions of social history and historical reenactment.
14th Annual Polish Festival
June 18, 12-8pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden • 1000 Richmond Terr.
Get acquainted with Polish culture, music, traditions and more at this fun festival. Enjoy live performances by singers and dance groups representing traditional music and dance. Traditional cuisine is served throughout the day including kielbasa, pierogi, golabki (stuffed cabbage), baked goods, and Polish beer. Kids activities include face painting, bounce houses and more.
Independence Day Weekend
July 1-2, 10am-4pm
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
Celebrate the founding of the American republic at Historic Richmond Town with crafts, activities, homemade treats, and more.
Travis 4th of July Parade
July 4,12pm
Independence Park • Victory Blvd. and Glen Street
Ceremony starts at noon at Independence Park in Travis (Corner of Victory Blvd. and Glen Street). During the ceremony, dignitaries and honored guests, including the Grand Marshal, will be recognized. Step off is at 12:30pm at Showplace Entertainment Center.
Maker Park Radio’s 6 Year Anniversary Music and Arts Fest
July 8, 6-10pm
Maker Park at Front and Thompson Streets
Enjoy music, food options, art and maker vendors, beverages and more at Maker Park Radio’s anniversary event.
Richmond County Fair
Sept. 2-4, 12-8pm
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
It’s that time of year again! Celebrate the best of Staten Island with fun food, music and so much more at the famous Richmond County Fair.
Revolutionary War Living History Saturday
June 10, 10am-5pm
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
Step back in time to experience the American Revolution as it happened in Richmond County. Historians will be on site demonstrating military drills, weapons and historic skills. Hear stories about soldiers and civilians as you learn about life during the American Revolution in New York.
Open Village
Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am-5pm through Oct. 1
Historic Richmond Town • 441 Clarke Ave.
Step back in time and experience the open village at Historic Richmond Town. The open air museum is alive with living history, demonstrated by costumed historical interpreters in structures throughout the campus.
Summer Nights Vendor Market
July 7, 3-8pm
Empire Outlets • 55 Richmond Terr.
Shop, eat and listen to music at this fun vendors market hosted by Created for You Artists Market.
EO Backyard Games
Daily, 10am-8pm through Oct. 31
Empire Outlets • 55 Richmond Terr.
Head to this summer-time event series to play Jenga, Cornhole, Connect Four and lounge in Adirondack chairs.
This article was updated on May 28, 2023.
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