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Saturday June 7, 2025

Noon – 4:30 pm

The Neighbors Market

Ages: All
Free

Hill Street GardenStaten Island

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Noon – 4 pm

The Neighbors Market at Hill Street Garden

Ages: All
Art
Caribbean

Hill Street GardenStaten Island

Noon – 6 pm

Red Hook Fest

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Boating

Valentino Park and PierBrooklyn

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Noon – 3 pm

Woof Fest: Paws for Pride 2025

Ages: All
Animals
Free

Manhattan West PlazaManhattan

Noon – 1:30 pm

Slice of Pride Family Service Event

Ages: All
Community
Free

Franklin Square Public LibraryFranklin Square

June Website Feature 2025

Noon – 3 pm

World Oceans Day

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Randall’s Island ParkRandall’s Island

1:30 – 4:30 pm

Open Stage / Open Mic Events @ Morningside Heights Library

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Comedy

Morningside Heights LibraryMorningside Heights

2 – 4 pm

Signs of Pride: Poster Crafting at the Birthplace

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

2 – 4:30 pm

Pride Day

Ages: 9 and up
Free
LGBTQ+

Baldwin Public LibraryBaldwin

7 – 8:30 pm

“Flight of the Puffin”

Ages: All
Free
Theater

Provincetown PlayhouseManhattan

Sunday June 8

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Various

Waterfront Walks

Ages: All
Free
Tours

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

9 am – 1 pm

Vintage Antique Fun Car Show

Ages: All
Free

Rock Hall MuseumLawrence

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10 am – 5 pm

Mishpachah Festival: A Celebration of Heritage, Genealogy, & Immigration

Ages: 5 and up
Dance
Festivals

Museum of Jewish HeritageBattery Park City

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Queens

11 am – 6 pm

2025 Bay Shore Arts Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Bay Shore Arts FestivalBay Shore

11 am

68th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

National Puerto Rican Day ParadeManhattan

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11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Free June Family Activity Weekends

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

South Street Seaport MuseumManhattan

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11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free June Family Activity Weekends

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

Manhattan

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11 am – 10 pm

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Free

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Manhattan Community Pride Mural

11 am – 3 pm

Community Pride Mural

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Whitney Museum of American ArtManhattan

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11 am – 1 pm

Free Eco Art & Performance Workshops at Socrates Sculpture Park

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Classes

Socrates Sculpture ParkLong Island City

Noon – 4 pm

The Happening: Free Community Block Party

Ages: All
Art
Community

Church Street School for Music & ArtTribeca

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Noon

Long Island Pride Parade and Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Long Island Pride ParadeHuntington

Noon – 8 pm

Brooklyn Greek Festival

Brooklyn Greek FestivalBrooklyn

Noon

The 3rd Annual Patchogue Pride Parade 2025

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Patchogue Pride ParadePatchogue

1 – 3 pm

Clay Pit Care

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Outdoors

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

2 – 3:30 pm

“Flight of the Puffin”

Ages: All
Free
Theater

Provincetown PlayhouseManhattan

RBQ Press Photo

4 – 5 pm

Music at Asbury presents Regimental Brass Quintet of West Point

Ages: All
Caribbean
Free

Asbury Crestwood United Methodist ChurchTuckahoe

Monday June 9

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11 am – 10 pm

Planet Hollywood x Ani-May Limited Edition Bento Boxes

Ages: All
Food & Drink
Free

Planet Hollywood Times Squarenew york

3:30 – 4 pm

Summer Reading Family Event: Mike The Clown

Ages: All
Free

Gerritsen Beach LibraryBrooklyn

5 – 5:45 pm

End of the School Year Celebration

Ages: 13 and up
Free

Mariners Harbor LibraryStaten Island

Tuesday June 10

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Various

Waterfront Walks

Ages: All
Free
Tours

Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn

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