Fairs, Carnivals, and Festivals in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County: May 2025
Spring is here, and with it, the season of fairs, carnivals, and festivals! Our roundup includes craft fairs, heritage festivals, thrilling rides, and so much more!
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Westchester
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst 2025
Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown
May 2-4, Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.
All ages
$16
Find handmade and uncommon items from 200 makers, experience fun family activities like interactive puppet theater, face painting, storytelling, and more, and watch craft demos like wheel-thrown pottery! Shop ’til you drop, then stay to have lunch with options like BBQ and seafood, plus favorites like hamburgers, ice cream, and vegetarian options, too.
Family Arts Bash
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains
Saturday, May 3, 11 am–3 pm
All ages
$15; free for children younger than 2
Kids can participate in hands-on creative workshops like edible art-making, mask-making, arts and crafts with the ArtsMobile, face painting and more. There will also be theater games and bucket drumming, plus open artist studios throughout ArtsWestchester’s landmark building in White Plains.
WoodFest 2025
Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining
Saturday, May 3, 11 am–4 pm
All ages
$10 per car
Experience the joy and wonder of the natural world, brought to life through the skillful hands of artisans. WoodFest has something for everyone, from handcrafted creations, to wood sculpture demonstrations, to wood-crafting activities for all. Enjoy a day of arbor and wood celebration with live music, art, activities, and games for the whole family!
STEM-tastic 2025 – Festival of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Friday, May 9, 6–9 pm
All ages
Free
The STEM Alliance invites you to a FREE, public festival of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! Learn, discover, tinker, create, build and be curious – with over 40 STEM activities for all ages.
Pinkster Jubilee
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, 29 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
Saturday, May 10, 11 am–5 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the Afro-Dutch holiday of Pinkster, a festival of spring, family, culture, and resistance with live music, dance, games, crafts, food, vendors, history, & more!
Annual Sheep Shearing
Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah
Sunday, May 11, noon–3 pm
All ages
Free
Join Muscoot Farm for their annual Sheep Shearing Event! This year’s event includes Sheep Shearing beginning at 12 p.m. Check out the Fleece and Fun Tent, where participants can make a wool craft and learn about processing wool. Plus, wool-spinning demos, live music, and the animals in their pens.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River
Saturday, May 17, 10 am–4 pm
All ages
Free admission
Advanced registration required
Celebrate Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s 100th Anniversary with a day of events that pay homage to the Reservation’s mission and history, in addition to family-friendly activities, which includes nature walks led by former curators, Wolf Conservation Center, Children’s tent with several activities and crafts, Historical presentations, Anthony Cogswell from The Nature Company, Live music, Birds of Prey Show with James Eyring, and more! Food and drinks will be available to purchase from local food trucks including Walter’s Hotdogs, Three Little Pigs BBQ, Aversano’s Ice Cream and Tap Truck HV.
SPCA Westchester Dog Walk & Pet Fair
FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights
Saturday, May 17, 10 am–1 pm
All ages
$20; $35 for a family; free for kids 12 or younger
Pre-registration is encouraged
Join SPCA Westchester for the biggest dog event in the county! This fun-filled family event has something for everyone. Attendees can take part in a 2.5 mile trail walk with their canine companions and enjoy shopping in the SPCA’s Woof and Meowtown Vendor Village, music with 100.7 WHUD, yummy food trucks, a doggy lure course and agility playground, kids activities, demos, and meet the many furry adoptables who will be on-site!
Asian American Pacific Islander Festival
Pascone Park, Ashford Ave. and McCormick Drive, Ardsley
Saturday, May 17, 11 am–3:30 pm
All ages
Free
Enjoy live performances, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, and kids’ storytime.
Polish Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla
Sunday, May 18, noon–6 pm
All ages
Free
Gather your family and friends, leave your passport at home and enjoy Polish traditions! The day will include Polish American Cultural Exhibits, Polka music & dancing, authentic Polish foods & bakery, craft items, Children’s Polish School performance, and the opportunity to meet the 2025 Parade Marshall and Miss Polonia. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.
The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival
Tibbits Park, North Broadway at Main St., White Plains
WHEN: May 31-June 1, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
All ages
Free admission
Explore the art of established and emerging artists, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, take part in a free children’s art workshop, and check out the unique food vendors.
28th Annual Asian American Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, Valhalla
Saturday, May 31, noon–6 pm
All ages
Free
Enjoy a day of live performances, Asian foods, vendors, and more.
Rockland County
Palisades Mall Carnival
Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
May 1-11, Weekdays, 5 – 10 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 3 – 10 pm
All ages
$5 admission; tickets required for rides
Head to the carnival for thrilling rides, exciting games, and your favorite festival treats!
Spring Crafts Fair
Piermont Public Library, 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont
Saturday, May 3, 11 am – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Head to this fair for handmade crafts, kids’ face painting, and DIY crafts.
Suffern Street Fair
Lafayette Ave., Suffern
Sunday, May 4, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Spend the day in Suffern with a day of fun! There will be live music, food & craft vendors, kids zone with ($10 per wristband or 3 tickets for $5. 1 ticket per amusement), face painting, Karaoke, and more!
Garnet Arts Festival
GARNER Arts Center, 55 West Railroad Ave. Garnerville
Saturday, May 17, noon – 6 pm.
All ages
$10; free for children younger than 11
The GARNER ARTS FESTIVAL returns within the iconic GARNER Historic District. Festival partner, TRADE AND PROSPER, will present a thoughtfully curated “Retro/Vintage Market”, offering handmade crafts, eye-catching retro/vintage clothing, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind ephemera. Enjoy delicious samples from Hudson Valley’s premier makers, bakers, and top-shelf distilleries! Pairs well with a taste of North Rockland, as offered at our festival food court and beer garden. GARNER’s signature festival attractions! Open Studios Live Music World-class art exhibitions Large-scale installations Site-specific performances Youth Art Offerings! Regional Student Art Show Hands-on Creative Workshops (for children & adults)
Fiber Craft Studio Sheep and Wool Festival 2025
Fiber Craft Studio, 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge
Sunday, May 18, 10 am – 4 pm
All ages
Free admission
Held under the leafy shade trees of the Threefold community campus, this family-centered event features child-friendly craft activities, a petting zoo, live music, local craft vendors, and delicious food.
Nyack Famous Street Fair
Sunday, May 18, 10 am – 5 pm
Downtown Nyack, NY, 100 Main St., Nyack
All ages
Free
Spring shopping and dining await with over three hundred exhibitors from four states, with a diverse array of arts & crafts, new retail items, home decor, and unique gifts lining downtown. In addition to the exciting items on display, attendees can indulge in a variety of food and drinks ranging from Cousins Lobster and Baked Macaroni trucks, empanadas, Italian, fried fish, Asian, Jamaican, and Mexican foods. Also, Nyack’s outdoor cafes will be offering specials. Music will be playing at the Gazebo on Main Street. Do not forget to stop by Nyack’s many unique shops and boutiques.
Bergen County
Elmwood Park’s Spring Festival
Held Along Market Street, 300 Market Street, Elmwood Park
Saturday, May 3, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free admission
Shop quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie zone, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more.
Springfest Fair, Arts, Crafts, Gifts & Antique Corner
Veterans Park Westwood, Broadway & 3rd Ave. Westwood
Sunday, May 4, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free admission
Shop for Mother’s Day or for that special item for yourself and enjoy tasty festival foods, homemade pickles & pretzels, Italian Ice, kettle corn, and more.
Maywood’s Chow Down Food Truck Fest & Vendor Pop-Up
Myron Parking Lot, 205 Maywood Ave., Maywood
Saturday, May 10, noon – 7 pm
All ages
Free admission
Grab a bite from some of the best food trucks in the area, sit back and enjoy live music, and be sure to check out the kids’ zone!
The Hermitage Museum Vintage & Antique Fair
The Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Tnpk., Ho-Ho-Kus
Sunday, May 18, 9 am – 4 pm
All ages
$5 Admission
Held outdoors on the beautiful grounds surrounding the Hermitage Museum, you’ll be able to shop from a variety of exhibitors, enjoy some delicious food from the many food trucks that will be there, take a tour of the museum, and check out the live performances.
Kenilworth Street Fair & Classic Car Show
Held Along Boulevard, 216 Blvd., Hasbrouck Heights
Sunday, May 18, 10 am – 4 pm
All ages
Free admission
This block party features quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, lots of great food, kiddie rides, a kids’ area, live music and performances, and local merchants & civic organizations.
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