Feast of San Gennaro

New York's oldest and biggest street festival is a week-long out-door happening with food, parades, and entertainment. The annual salute to the patron saint of Naples takes place in Little Italy on Mulberry Street. Find more information on the Web at www.sangennaro.org or call 212-768-1600.

Medieval Festival

On the third Sunday in September, 40,000 people head to Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters to see a joust and dress in medieval clothing. Find more information on the Web at www.whidc.org/home.html, or call 212-795-1600.