Kid Friendly New York City Street Fairs for 2007

New York City Street Fairs are little festivals designed to be a great weekend for all. They are very family friendly, and while they may not have completely kid only events, they do have plenty of events that kids will appreciate. There are bargains, street performers, and wonderfully delicious food expos.

Stroll through the vintage and handmade items, engage in soul provoking blues and other musical treats, and partake in tasteful ethnic eats at bargain basement prices. 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 2007.

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.

REST OF APRIL

Sat. April 14 17th Annual Upper Broadway Spring Festival
Broadway, 110-118 Sts. (east side of Broadway)

Saturday April 21st Times Square Spring Block Party
(on 45th Street from 6th - 7th Avenue)

Sun. April 22 16th Annual West Side Spring Festival
Broadway, 96-110 Sts. (east)

Sunday April 22nd Earth Awareness Day Festival
(on Waverly Place from Broadway - 5th Avenue)

Saturday April 28th P.A.L. Festival
(on University Place from Waverly Pl. - 12th St.)

Sunday April 29th Third Avenue Merchants Spring Expo
(on 3rd Ave. from 23rd - 34th St.)