Bridge and Borough July 11th Weekend

MANHATTAN

Bastille Day Festival | Sunday, July 13 | 5:00pm-10:00pm Kid Friendly Free French music festival featuring Bob Sinclar, Big Flo & Oli, and Patrick Bruel. Over 12,000 attendees expected. Free | Central Park Rumsey Playfield | summerstage.org

West Side Fest | Friday-Sunday, July 11-13, 2025 | Kid Friendly Three-day celebration with free admission to the Whitney Museum, and 20+ cultural organizations across Manhattan's west side. Features artmaking workshops, performances, and special programming. Free | Various West Side locations | westsidefest.nyc

NYC Poetry Festival (Poetopia) | Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly 14th annual poetry festival featuring 100+ collectives across five outdoor stages. Headliners include Eileen Myles, Naomi Shihab Nye, Anne Waldman, and Sam Sax. Food trucks, art vendors, and performances ranging from spoken word to interdisciplinary arts. Free | Governors Island, Nolan Park | eventbrite.com

BROOKLYN

The Hill in New York - Opening Night Concert | Friday, July 11 | 6:00pm-10:00pm Kid Friendly Free concert featuring headliner Rita Ora looking over the East River. Experience an authentic Wimbledon atmosphere and British-inspired fare. Free | Brooklyn Bridge Park | brooklynbridgepark.org

The Hill in New York - Wimbledon Finals | Saturday-Sunday, July 12-13 | 7:00am-3:00pm Kid Friendly Free Wimbledon finals viewing on giant screens in English garden setting at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Live broadcasts of singles and doubles finals plus strawberries and cream. Sunset screenings of classic matches follow. Free via ballot or limited walk-ups | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Empire Fulton Ferry | brooklynbridgepark.org

QUEENS

Queensboro Dance Festival International Beats Plaza Party | Sunday, July 13 | 2:00pm-4:00pm Kid Friendly Dance lessons and party featuring Indian Classical Kuchipudi dance with Aishwarya Madhav and NY Style Salsa with Cucala Dance Company. Live music by Queens DJ TAHLEIM. Free cultural celebration for all skill levels. Free | 71st Ave Plaza, Ridgewood | qns.com

CLASSY VIBES Stand Up Comedy | Saturday, July 12 | 10:00pm-11:30pm Stand-up comedy show featuring NYC's top comedians from Netflix, HBO, Comedy Central and Late Night TV at USA Today's Best New Restaurant of 2025. Late night happy hour specials on food and drinks. 1 item minimum. Free | Tootles & French Wine Bar, Astoria | eventbrite.com

Second Sunday Castle Tours | Sunday, July 13 | 1:00pm Kid Friendly Historical tours of the Victorian castle at Fort Totten led by Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers. Explore Queens' hidden architectural gem. Free | Bayside Historical Society | nycgovparks.org

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