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Staten Island Events, Festivals & Things to Do
Discover upcoming Staten Island events, festivals, concerts, arts and culture, family activities and local happenings — plus neighborhood, dining and lifestyle guides to help you explore more of the borough.
Curated locally · Updated September 4, 2026
More Than a Calendar
What’s Happening Around Staten Island
Staten Island’s calendar is filled with neighborhood traditions, cultural events, live performances, food festivals, car shows, outdoor activities and community programs throughout the year.
I use this page to highlight events that may be worth adding to your calendar and to connect them with the neighborhoods, dining spots, parks and local destinations that make Staten Island distinctive.
Featured Staten Island Event
Richmond County Fair Returns Labor Day Weekend
Richmond County Fair 2026
One of Staten Island’s signature Labor Day weekend traditions returns with entertainment, vendors, carnival attractions, food and living-history experiences across the Historic Richmond Town campus.
September 2026
More Staten Island Events to Know About
From live music in St. George and the Westerleigh Folk Festival to New Dorp food and car events, a family movie night and a longstanding arts tradition at Snug Harbor, September offers plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
Maxx and the Velvet Smoke perform jazz and American Songbook favorites in the St. George Theatre’s Molinaro Lobby. Doors open at 5:00 PM; show starts at 5:30 PM.
Official Event Details →New Dorp Restaurant Food Festival
Formerly known as the New Dorp Restaurant Crawl, this longtime neighborhood favorite returns from 2:00–5:00 PM with food samples from participating restaurants, local businesses and live entertainment along New Dorp Lane.
Event Details & Tickets →Westerleigh Folk Festival
Spend the day at Westerleigh Park with live music, art and craft vendors, face painting, children’s activities and more. The free festival runs from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, with free pony rides from 12:00–2:00 PM. Rain date: October 3.
Free Community EventAladdin Screening & Sing-Along
The St. George Theatre presents the 1992 animated favorite with a sing-along, costume parade and Princess Jasmine meet-and-greet. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Official Event Details →76th Annual Fence Show & Biergarten
The Staten Island Museum lawn becomes an outdoor gallery featuring work by local artists and craftspeople. The event runs from 12:00–5:00 PM.
Official Event Details →8th Annual New Dorp Lane Car Show
New Dorp Lane fills with classic, antique, custom and exotic vehicles for a free community car show from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with local shopping and dining nearby. Rain date: October 4.
New Dorp Lane Events →This Month on Staten Island
September at a Glance
A quick look at the dates highlighted above. I’ll continue updating this page as new local events are announced.
Richmond County Fair
Historic Richmond Town · 12 PM–8 PM
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
St. George Theatre · Doors 5 PM · Show 5:30 PM
New Dorp Restaurant Food Festival
New Dorp Lane · 2 PM–5 PM
Westerleigh Folk Festival
Westerleigh Park · 11 AM–7 PM · Free
Aladdin Screening & Sing-Along
St. George Theatre · Doors 5:30 PM
76th Annual Fence Show & Biergarten
Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor · 12 PM–5 PM
8th Annual New Dorp Lane Car Show
New Dorp Lane · 9 AM–3 PM
Coming Up in October
October Events on Staten Island
October brings Italian cultural celebrations, family fun and a little Halloween magic to Staten Island — from Mount Loretto and Casa Belvedere to the Staten Island Zoo’s annual Spooktacular.
Italian Festival at The Mount
Catholic Charities of Staten Island brings its Columbus Day weekend feast back to Mount Loretto with rides and games, food, vendors, live music, beer and sangria gardens, eating competitions and family fun. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, October 10.
Official Festival Details →Casa Belvedere Italian Festival & Exotic Car Show
Casa Belvedere celebrates Italian culture with a weekend of Italian food, live entertainment, family fun and an exotic car showcase overlooking New York Harbor. Saturday runs noon–6:00 PM and Sunday noon–5:00 PM.
Official Festival Details →Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular
Halloween fun takes over the Staten Island Zoo October 17 and 18 from 2:30–8:00 PM. Enjoy spooky sights, creepy creatures, festive surprises and family-friendly fun throughout the Zoo. Costumes are welcome, and timed tickets are available in advance.
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