NYC Kidsfest

Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14
Morningside Park, New York

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: info@nyckidsfest.org  |  www.nyckidsfest.org

NYC KIDSFEST RETURNS THIS JUNE

Three Days. Three Parks. One Powerful Message: Every Child, Every Family Belongs Here.

Free Admission  |  June 12–14, 2025  |  Marcus Garvey, Morningside & Jackie Robinson Parks, New York City

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Festival Schedule

Friday, June 12 — Marcus Garvey Park:  3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 13 — Morningside Park:  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, June 14 — Jackie Robinson Park:  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Headliners & Performers

NYC Kidsfest is proud to present a remarkable roster of artists whose work embodies the spirit of belonging:

Lachie — A blind singer and rising star whose extraordinary talent and story of perseverance is sure to inspire audiences of all ages.

Rah Digga — Seminal rap artist and founder of the Lyrics Matter Foundation, who will lead a live, interactive workshop exploring the power of words and hip-hop as tools for self-expression and community.

Renaldo de Jesus — 2025 Grammy Award Winner for Best Latin Jazz, bringing world-class musicianship to the parks of New York City.

Additional performers — including dancers, musicians, and actors — will be announced in the coming months. Visit www.nyckidsfest.org to stay up to date.

Arts, Workshops & Activities

NYC Kidsfest is more than a concert — it's a full creative playground. Festival-goers can look forward to:

Arts & Creative Workshops with the Studio Museum in Harlem, Children's Art Carnaval, and Sugarhill Museum

Poetry & Spoken Word Workshops with Harlem Bombshells, Teachers and Collaborators Workshop

Collaborative Tape Art and Chalk Murals — community-made, one stroke at a time

Read-Along with the New York Public Library and Word Up Books

Balloon animals, face painting, and family-friendly fun throughout the day

Performances by young students from schools across Harlem, Washington Heights, and Long Island City

"This year, we felt compelled to curate programming focused on Belonging. Every child, every family belongs here. We have assembled an exceptional lineup of artists who have centered this message in the performances they will present — for a joyous day of nonstop fun."

— NYC Kidsfest

About NYC Kidsfest

NYC Kidsfest is a free, multi-day outdoor arts festival dedicated to empowering children through the transformative power of the arts. Rooted in the communities of Harlem and Upper Manhattan, Kidsfest brings together world-class artists, local schools, cultural institutions, and families for a celebration of creativity, identity, and joy.

MEDIA CONTACT

NYC Kidsfest

Email: info@nyckidsfest.org

Website: www.nyckidsfest.org

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Schedule & Tickets

Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 · Free · add to calendar today 2026-06-12 09:00:00 2026-06-14 17:00:00 America/New_York NYC Kidsfest https://harlemonestop.com/event/34792/nyc-kidsfest Morningside Park, W 110 TO W 123 ST, MANHATTAN AVE TO MORNINGSIDE DR, New York, NY