Cool Off in Chinatown at Summer Refreshing Weekend

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August 2026

Join Chinatown BID and Chinatown Partnership for a free afternoon of outdoor fun at Summer Refreshing Weekend in Chinatown on Saturday, August 29!

Families, neighborhood residents, and visitors are invited to enjoy water activities, bouncy castles, jianzi shuttlecock kicking, giveaways, and more family-friendly programming. New York Jianzi Club will be on hand to introduce participants of all ages to the traditional game of jianzi.

Presented as part of NYC Open Streets with Street Lab, this event is a great opportunity to cool off, get active, and spend a summer afternoon with the Chinatown community.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Forsyth and Division Streets, Chinatown
Admission: Free and open to the public

Activities

  • Water activities and outdoor cooling
  • Bouncy castles
  • Jianzi shuttlecock kicking
  • Family-friendly games
  • Community giveaways
  • More summer fun

Summer Refreshing Weekend is presented by Chinatown BID and Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation in partnership with Street Lab, NYC Open Streets, and New York Jianzi Club.

Bring your family and friends—we look forward to seeing you in Chinatown!

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From the Lunar New Year Parade to the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Chinatown is a tight-knit cultural hub that invites New Yorkers and visitors to share in a rich sense of living history, all year round. Grab some boba, buy a souvenir for a friend, sing some karaoke, and stay a while.

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