School fairs are a great way to support local schools and find out more about them if you’re looking to move into the school district. There are generally lots of fun events for kids of all ages. Here are some of the school fairs coming up in the next two weekends. If we’ve missed any, email us and let us know. (Apologies for the funky formatting. We cut and pasted.)
Update: See comments section for more fairs.
Saturday, May 4
Calhoun Carnival
Location: 433 West End Ave. at 81st St.
Time: 11am-5pm
Ticket Prices: free admission; tickets for rides, games, craft activities and food, from $1-$4.
Raffle: Tickets on sale at the carnival; purchaser’s presence not required
More here.
Saturday, May 4
The PS 199 Stoop Sale! Saturday May 4, 2013 from 10-3pm in the PS 199 Cafeteria, 270 West 70th Street between West End Avenue and Amsterdam. Free Admission. Rain or Shine!
Saturday, May 11
From 11:00am – 4:00pm
The Museum Magnet School at 61st and Amsterdam Avenue
In the Heart of Lincoln Square
Just steps away from the Columbus Circle A/B/C/D/1 Trains
Come join us for an afternoon of activities that will be fun for all ages! Featuring a very special performance by JOANIE LEEDS! Admission is FREE for everyone and activities range in price from $1 to $5. With Inflatables, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Games (including a Dunk Tank if the weather is right!), Music, food and refreshments by local vendors, and more, this event promises to be THE best way to spend a Spring afternoon in the neighborhood. This family-friendly event benefits the MMS PTA, which funds enrichment programs for the entire school community.
Saturday, May 11
WHAT: The West Side Montessori School annual Spring Fair featuring a fun-filled day of games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, a moon bounce, trolley rides, a maze, plus tons of delicious food and drinks.
WHEN: 11am – 4pm. The Fair will take place rain or shine.
WHERE: West 92 Street between Riverside and West End
NOTES: Admission is free; individual tickets cost $1 a piece and are for children’s activities only. Activities require 2-5 tickets each. Children’s pass (wristband) is $40 and includes lunch and a beverage. Food and beverages are cash only.Celebrating its 50th year, West Side Montessori School is an independent early childhood Montessori school serving more than 200 children, age 3 to 6 years. 100% of the proceeds from the Spring Fair benefit the West Side Montessori School scholarship fund.
Saturday May 11
32 West 92nd Street btwn (Columbus & CPW)
PS 84 The Lilian Weber School (Playground)
11am-5pm
Activities Include: Giant Slide, Bouncy Castle & Inflatable Obstacle Course, Featuring the Famous PS 84 Box Maze, Face Painting, Fun Games & Crafts
Food: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sausages, Pizza and International Cafe Neighborhood Vendors & More
Musical Performances
Cost $1 per ticket for games, rides and food
All proceeds benefit go to the PS 84 PTA for school programs
* Spring Fair will be held inside PS 84 in event of rain
Saturday May 18
PS 163 Spring Fair
This fun family fair features craft and game booths, rides, food from the grill plus treats, and a rummage sale.
Saturday May 18
Photo via Calhoun.
On Saturday, May 4th, from 11am-4pm, please join us at our free Kidfit community event, hosted by PS 334 Anderson, PS 452, and MS 245 Computer School at the O’Shea campus on the corner of Columbus and w77th. Families can explore all kinds of activities including Zumba, Fencing, and Quidditch. For more information and a schedule of events, visit https://www.ps452.org/kidfit.html.
On Sunday, May 5, The Weekday School at Riverside Church is hosting it’s annual spring fair on the 8th floor roof from 11-4. The school is located in Riverside Church; enter on Claremont Avenue between 120 and 122.
Don’t miss the Spring Fair on Saturday May 11 at the Museum Magnet School. P.S. 191 — Amsterdam Between 60 & 61. In the event of Rain the fair will be held inside the school. And there will be a special performance by Joanie Leeds & the Nightlights inside the auditorium at 1pm.
Don’t miss the Spring Fair on Saturday May 18 at P.S. 9 on 84th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenue. The Magic School Bus will be parked there!