In honor of National Poetry Month, QBG partners with the Kupferberg Center for the Arts to bring you a special nature-themed poetry reading by the Queens Poet Laureate, Maria Lisella, accompanied by renowned poets from Queens. Includes Garden tour and reception.
“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…
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.
This Saturday Get Summered returns to Riis Park Beach Bazaar to kick off their season opener of fun in the sun.
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 !
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.
Central Astoria Local Development Coalition presents its annual Independence Celebration, featuring a special performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Grucci.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.