It’s Pride month, and nobody celebrates better than New Yorkers! It’s always important to teach your kids about the struggles the LGBTQ+ community has faced, but this month, especially, they can learn through fun events and activities that are happening around the city.
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Manhattan
Pride Family Picnic
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., Morningside Heights
Saturday, June 6, 11 am – 2 pm
All ages
Free
Pack a picnic, play yard games, and spend the afternoon in The Cathedral Gardens. The Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band will perform at 12pm followed by a musical instrument petting zoo for a hands-on introduction to a variety of instruments.
Woof Fest: Paws for Pride 2026
Manhattan West Plaza, 385 Ninth Ave., Chelsea
Saturday, June 6, noon – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Bring your dog to celebrate Pride with a fabulous afternoon of performances, activities, and community. And don’t miss the signature event – the “Walk of Pride” Catwalk Contest, in which you and your pup can strut down the catwalk and show off your unique style and pride in front of the judges, for a chance to win fun prizes! Festive attire is encouraged.
Community Pride Mural
The Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St., Meatpacking District
Sunday, June 14, 11 am – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Ticket required
Visitors of all ages are invited to get creative and contribute to the Whitney Community Pride Mural. Add your own drawings, messages, and designs throughout the day as the mural grows into a collective celebration of Pride, creativity, and community.
Colors of Pride
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St., Upper West Side
June 16 – 18, Daily, 10 am – 5 pm,; June 29 – 30, Monday and Tuesday, 10 am – 5 pm
Ages 8 and younger
Included with admission: $18
Celebrate and uplift the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community through programs created to spark Pride, foster community, and self-worth!
“Camp Cattywampus”
Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village
Saturday, June 20, 7 – 8:30 pm; Sunday, June 21, 2 – 3:30 pm
Ages 12 – 18
Free
“Camp Cattywampus” is a full-length play with music, poetry, painting, and dance. It follows a group of teenage girls as they navigate grief, queerness, art, and rage at a performing arts summer camp.
Summer on the Hudson: Speak Up! Festival
Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St., Upper West Side
Saturday, June 27, 4 – 7 pm
All ages
Free
Opera on Tap hosts a Pride celebration featuring vibrant performances, music, participatory activities, and more.
Sunday Story Time: ’Twas the Night Before Pride
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
Sunday, June 28, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ages 3 – 6
Included with admission: $6 – $24
Listen to a reading ’Twas the Night Before Pride, written by Joanna McClintick and illustrated by Juana Medina. As a family packs snacks and creates banners for the annual Pride Parade in New York City, they look back on the history of the special day, how people have been working for decades to spread love and acceptance. The family agrees that the very best part of Pride is being yourself! After the story, make your own colorful crown to celebrate your own special self!
Bronx
NYBG Pride
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx Park
Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm, through June 30
All ages
Included with admission: $4 – $39
Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in the botanical world, look into the significance of flowers to LGBTQ+ history and more.
Da Bronx Pride Festival
Westchester Ave. bet. Brook Ave. and Bergen Ave., Mott Haven
Saturday, June 20, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Pride with live music, dance crews, soccer themed ball games with prizes, food, vendors, and more.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Cyclones Pride Night
Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Ave., Coney Island
Friday, June 12, 6:30 pm
All ages
Tickets start at $28
Join the 2026 Pride Night with the Brooklyn Cyclones! The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Pride Cap.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum at Brooklyn Pride Parade
Old Stone House, 336 3rd St., Park Slope
Saturday, June 13, 11 am – 4 pm
All ages
Free
March with BCM in the Brooklyn Pride Parade to celebrate love, family, and equality! Make rainbow crowns and colorful signs at the Family Fun Zone booth during the festival, then march alongside with the museum during the twilight parade at 7:00 pm.
Decorate for Pride
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 269 4th Ave., Park Slope
Saturday, June 13, 3 – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Join this joyful gathering where you can create vibrant, pride-themed art for your home, for a parade, or to share with your community. After the party, head to the Pride parade together to show off your creations and share in the celebration.
Lentol Garden’s 4th Annual Family Pride Party
Lentol Garden, 178 Bayard St., Williamsburg
Saturday, June 13, 3 – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Stop by the garden for rainbow sweets and treats, family activities, crafts, and disco dancing!
Saturday Storytime – Pride Month
Highlawn Library, 1664 W. 13th St., Bensonhurst
Saturday, June 27, 11 am – noon
Ages 5 – 12
Free
Arrive early to secure a spot
Celebrate Pride Month at the Highlawn Library with a special storytime featuring themed reads, giveaway books, and a craft! Program capacity is limited to 15 people in total; please plan to arrive early and pick up a ticket at the front desk.
Queens
34th Annual Queens Pride Parade
37th Ave. from 89th St. to 75th St., Jackson Heights
Sunday, June 7, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free
The Queens Pride Parade is the second oldest and second largest pride parade in New York City. Celebrate Pride with floats, live performances, marching bands, and more!
Pride: DIY Tie-Dye Shirts
North Hills Library, 57-04 Marathon Pkwy., Little Neck
Friday, June 12, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages 8 and older
Free
Advanced registration required
Add a splash of color to your wardrobe! Customize white tees into one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Astoria Has Pride – Picnic in the Park
Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Saturday, June 20, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Enjoy live music, drag performances, games, OrangeTheory relay race, local vendors, baby clothes & toy swap, arts & crafts, meet your elected officials, puppy pride contest, and more.
Pride: Mask Making for Families with Artist Zafiro Acevedo
Queens Public Library- Howard Beach, 92-06 156 Ave., Howard Beach
Monday, June 22, 4 – 5:30 pm
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Families are invited to design their own mask – fit to march in a parade! Embellish it with colorful gems, paper, and feathers!
Pride: Rainbow Cloud Chain
Ozone Park Library, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park
Wednesday, June 24, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages 6 – 11
Free
Fold, cut, and roll construction paper into paper rings to form a rainbow on the cloud for this fun pride activity!
Staten Island
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Pride Colors Swatches in Nature
Brookfield Park, Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Ave., Great Kills Harbor
Saturday, June 6, 11 am – noon
All ages
Free
Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore the menagerie of colors and their representations on the pride flag, and in nature at Brookfield Park. With abundant flora and fauna, you never know what HUE will find! Compare the vibrant sights to a selection of color swatches.
Pride Barks and Recreation
Willowbrook Park, 2 Eton Place, Bull’s Head
Thursday, June 11, 6 – 8:30 pm
All ages
Free
Join the Greenbelt Conservancy, The Pride Center of Staten Island, Luv on a Leash and Lifestyles for the Disabled for a Night at the “Carousel for All Children in Willowbrook Park!” Enjoy unlimited carousel rides, free snacks and refreshments, and take part in an optional Dog Friendly Guided hike.
Pride Storytime + Craft
St. George Library Center, 5 Central Ave., St. George
Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
All Ages
Free
Celebrate Pride with us at the St. George Library with a special storytime and craft!
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