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Dune Planting

Come join the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance for a community volunteer day culminating in a celebration of the land and water. For this dune planting we…

10th Annual Panorama Challenge

Doors open at 5pm, the game starts at 6. General Admission: $15 online, $20 at the door The City Reliquary and Queens Museum Members/Adopt A…

Alligators in the Sewers Day

Thursday, February 9th is Alligators in the Sewers Day, an unofficial annual holiday. It was on this date back in 1935 that a live 125-pound…

Queens Memory: 50 Years of Integration

Queens Library in partnership with Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz presents the 50 Years of Integration program series with generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Starr Foundation.

Join a panel of Flushing experts to share stories and memories about Flushing, and engage in discussion about our neighborhood’s past, present, and future.

esa Fashion Week DIY Party

In partnership with the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, esa invites you to come celebrate Fashion Week at its DIY party! Bring all your unwanted (doomed…

Open House New York Weekend

For two days each October, the annual Open House New York Weekend unlocks the doors of New York’s most important buildings, offering an extraordinary opportunity to experience the city and meet the people who design, build, and preserve New York.

Fall Soil Health Workshop

Autumn is here and it’s time to put the garden to sleep for the season. Join QBG Farm staff to learn how to care for your soil during fall and winter. We’ll discuss soil testing, cover crops, mulch, and compost application.

Floral Design Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece

Try your hand at creating your own holiday centerpiece! Participants will be introduced to tips and techniques used by pros, and take home their own centerpiece. Fee includes Garden admission.

34th Annual Queens County Fair

Don’t miss this traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions in livestock, produce, home crafts, arts & crafts, and more. The fair features pie eating- and corn husking- contests, hayrides, pig races, carnival rides, midway games, and kids’ entertainment by jugglers, magicians, and acrobats! Dance the day away at the Bavarian Garden with an Irish band (Saturday) and German band (Sunday).

Queens/Brooklyn: Newtown Creek Photography & Nature Walk

If industrial backyards and vistas of the New York City skyline from skewed perspectives are your idea of a good time—this walk’s for you. Come join our walk and photography series all over the 5 boroughs !

Buzz on Bees

Celebrate our winged aviators at this family-friendly workshop! Take a tour of QBG’s Bee Garden, learn about these amazing insects, sample local honey, and make a beeswax candle to take home.

Return to RIIS !

This Saturday Get Summered returns to Riis Park Beach Bazaar to kick off their season opener of fun in the sun.

Queens Clean Up Crew Kick-Off Event

Kick off is at 10am in Astoria Park at 19th Street (between 23rd Ave and 22nd Drive). We invite ALL our neighbors to come out and volunteer to help clean up this beautiful community space! Hang out with your neighbors and enjoy.

Volunteer at The Epic Ride

Volunteering at The Epic Ride is a great experience, with camaraderie, goodwill and loads of fun! Volunteers and bike marshals play an integral role in creating an unforgettable experience for participants of The Epic Ride.

Streams Beneath New York City

 “Urban streams serve a vital role in promoting sustainability by filtering and containing runoff, serving as linear park corridors and reminding us of nature’s presence…