PERFORMANCES & WORKSHOPS
Divinity Roxx
Divinity Roxx is a multi-hyphenate Grammy-nominated musician, recording artist, producer, and author celebrated for her empowering lyrics and infectious bass playing.
Her career as a bass player skyrocketed after touring with 5-time Grammy award-winning bass virtuoso, Victor Wooten. She then toured and performed with Beyoncé as her bassist and Musical Director. In recent years she has expanded to children's music and it doesn't get any better than her! DO NOT MISS This Show!! Check out her music here
2025 FEATURED PERFORMERS
Visit The Studio Museum's Teaching Artists Booth at NYC KidsFest, where creativity comes to life! Kids can explore their imaginations and make their own unique Take Home art project guided by talented teaching artists. It's a fun, hands-on experience celebrating self-expression and the joy of making art.
Open Act Theater Improv
Join Opening Act Theater Company at NYC KidsFest for a high-energy improv workshop led by their amazing teaching artists! Festival participants will jump into fun games and creative exercises that spark laughter, confidence, and collaboration. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Musiquita ~
Musiquita is a vibrant bilingual music duo, led by wife-and-husband team Blanca Cecilia González and Jesse Elder. Blending Spanish and English songs with playful energy, they create joyful, all-ages performances that bring families together. Since launching in 2020, Musiquita has grown from neighborhood park shows into a beloved community act, partnering with top arts orgs and delighting audiences with a lively mix of music, movement, and guest performers.
National Congo Coalition
Get ready to move! The Congo Youth Coalition brings the rhythm and soul of Afro-Congolese dance to NYC, led by the dynamic Nkumu Katalay—artist, educator, and cultural powerhouse.
Join us for high-energy workshops filled with movement, music, and joy. It’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the spirit of the Congo!
Youth Performances ~
Don’t miss the fabulous Harlem School of the Arts Allstars, Hour Children Hip Hop Summer Fun Dancers, J4K& Mariama Diop, Young Gifted & Broadway, NYC Kidsfest Youth Players, PS 200, Harlem Prep Discovery Dancers
Harlem Swing Dance Society: Jump, Jive & Swing!
Get ready to groove with The Harlem Swing Dance Society! In this fun, high-energy workshop just for kids and families, little dancers will learn the basics of Harlem’s own Lindy Hop—full of big smiles, fancy footwork, and joyful moves.
Come dance, laugh, and feel the rhythm of Harlem’s swing legacy—no experience needed, just your happy feet!
ARTS ACTIVITIES & WORKSHOPS
Join librarians from the Harlem Library for a magical storytime followed by a fun craft activity! Kids will enjoy captivating stories and then get creative with a hands-on project to bring the tales to life. Perfect for little learners and budding artists!
NYPL Storytime & Craft: Tales + Creativity! ~
Join Harlem Grown’s Mobile Teaching Kitchen for a fun, hands-on cooking experience! Kids and families will learn to make delicious, healthy dishes using fresh, locally grown ingredients.Cook, taste, and discover the joys of sustainable food!
Harlem Grown Mobile Teaching Kitchen: Cook & Learn!
Get ready to get messy—in the best way! Ms. Stef’s Science Club brings hands-on STEM fun to the festival with a crowd favorite: slime-making!
Ms. Stef’s Science Club:
Slimy, Squishy Science Fun!
Stop by for a special drop-in session where young children can create their own masterpieces with guidance from the museum’s amazing teaching artists.
The Studio Museum
Join us for an exciting mix of art and storytelling! In this interactive experience, kids will explore their creativity through vibrant art and captivating stories. fun, hands-on adventure that celebrates culture, imagination, and the power of storytelling!
Sugarhill Museum of Art & Storytelling: Art, Stories & Imagination
Fold, crease, and create! Join artist Yasuyo Tanaka for a magical origami workshop where kids can transform simple paper into animals, shapes, and surprises.
Children’s Art Carnaval: Origami with Yasuyo Tanaka
Add some extra sparkle to your day with top-of-the-line face painters at NYC Kidsfest! From butterflies and superheroes to rainbows and tigers, our talented artists will transform little faces into works of art—right before your eyes.
Fantastic Face Painting: Colorful Fun, Festival-Style!
Watch balloons come to life! From dogs and swords to flowers and hats, there’s a twisty creation for every kid to enjoy.Fun, fast, and full of surprises—come grab your balloon masterpiece!
Balloon Animals
