{"id":261632,"date":"2026-06-10T07:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/261632\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T07:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:05:35","slug":"harlems-must-see-kidsfest-returns-to-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/261632\/","title":{"rendered":"Harlem\u2019s Must-See Kidsfest Returns To New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Three Days. Three Parks. One Powerful Message: Every Child, Every Family Belongs Here.<\/p>\n

NYC Kidsfest is proud to present a remarkable roster of artists whose work embodies the spirit of belonging:<\/p>\n

Lachie \u2014 A blind singer and rising star whose extraordinary talent and story of perseverance is sure to inspire audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n

Never miss new stories in Harlem<\/p>\n

Rah Digga \u2014 Seminal rap artist and founder of the\u00a0Lyrics Matter Foundation, who will lead a live, interactive workshop exploring the power of words and hip-hop as tools for self-expression and community.<\/p>\n

Renaldo de Jesus \u2014 2025 Grammy Award Winner for Best Latin Jazz, bringing world-class musicianship to the parks of New York City.<\/p>\n

Additional performers \u2014 including dancers, musicians, and actors \u2014 will be announced in the coming months. Visit www.nyckidsfest.org to stay up to date.<\/p>\n


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Arts, Workshops & Activities<\/p>\n

NYC Kidsfest is more than a concert \u2014 it\u2019s a full creative playground. Festival-goers can look forward to:<\/p>\n

Arts & Creative Workshops with the Studio Museum in Harlem, Children\u2019s Art Carnaval, and Sugarhill Museum<\/p>\n

Poetry & Spoken Word Workshops with Harlem Bombshells, Teachers and Collaborators Workshop<\/p>\n

Collaborative Tape Art and Chalk Murals \u2014 community-made, one stroke at a time<\/p>\n

Read-Along with the New York Public Library and Word Up Books<\/p>\n

Balloon animals, face painting, and family-friendly fun throughout the day<\/p>\n

Performances by young students from schools across Harlem, Washington Heights, and Long Island City<\/p>\n

\u201cThis 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 \u2014 for a joyous day of nonstop fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 NYC Kidsfest<\/p>\n

Free Admission, June 12\u201314, 2025, Marcus Garvey, Morningside & Jackie Robinson Parks, New York City<\/p>\n

Festival Schedule<\/p>\n

Friday, June 12 \u2014 Marcus Garvey Park:\u00a0 3:00 PM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13 \u2014 Morningside Park:\u00a0 2:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

Sunday, June 14 \u2014 Jackie Robinson Park:\u00a0 2:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

About NYC Kidsfest<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Website: www.nyckidsfest.org<\/p>\n

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