wkndThu Oct 15 2026, all dayFreeBaysideFree community fall festival: pumpkin decorating, crafts, dancing, games, face painting, and a kids costume parade. Sponsored by Cord Meyer Development and Dancing Dreams. Starts 3:30pm at the shopping center near 26th Avenue and Bell Boulevard. (Location pinned street-level on 26th Ave.)
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayFreeQueens County Farm MuseumOctober is pumpkin month at the farm: wander the patch in the crisp fall air and pick the perfect pumpkin, priced by size, and remember to bring your own bag.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11am to 5pm$14Queens VillageGreen Meadows Farm's fall weekends: giant corn box, baby bunnies and other animals, tractors, super slides, farm playground, and a free pumpkin to take home.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 10am to 5pmQueensTwo days of country fun with corn husking contests, hayrides, square dancing, live music, carnival rides, local crafts, food vendors, and the Blue Ribbon competition.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 1:30 to 4:30pmQueensFree drop-in Sunday family workshops where children ages 4-12 and their adult companions enjoy art-making, dance, music, and storytelling inspired by current exhibitions.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 1 to 4pmFreeJamaicaHands-on history experience with a nature walk, tree-inspired crafts including tree looming for kids, a paper-casting workshop, and sign-ups for the museum's new Dark Laboratory Reading Circle.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11am to 4pmQueensNew York City's only corn maze: follow the Stalk Talk, find clues, solve puzzles, and climb Victory Bridge for a view of the 3-acre living labyrinth, with free on-site parking.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 9:30am to 3pmFreeOakland GardensFree outdoor adventure course fostering trust, problem-solving, and team-building for ages 8 and older; register 9:30-10:00am or 1:00-1:30pm, first come first served.
Sun Oct 4 2026, 11am to 2pmQueensWalk through an enclosed living butterfly vivarium with more than 60 butterflies and moths surrounded by lush plantings.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayCoronaOpening weekend of a new exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's 1956 concert tour to Accra, Ghana, with performances and educational workshops.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayFreeLong Island CityFree outdoor cinema in the waterfront sculpture park, rescheduled to Saturday October 3 after a weather postponement; check the park site for the film and start time.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 4 to 11:59pmFreeCoronaSaturday nights in Flushing Meadows Corona Park behind the Hall of Science: 100+ independent food, art, and merchandise vendors with most plates capped at $5-6, plus live performances.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11:30am to 2pmFreeFlushingCelebrate City of Forest Day with a tree-focused horticulture volunteer session alongside QBG staff for an engaging, educational gardening event.
Thu Oct 1 2026, 2 to 3pmFreeJamaicaCelebrate International Raccoon Appreciation Day with the Urban Park Rangers and learn about this adaptable, resourceful species; best for kids.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayAstoriaDays honoring Jim Henson's 90th birthday with special guests, screenings, puppetry workshops, a collectible swap meet, and live music in the courtyard, plus the Jim Henson Exhibition.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 4pmLong Island CityAn interactive multi-sensory music experience where kids sing, play instruments, move with parachutes and scarves, and make story-inspired crafts.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10:30amFlushingA family day at the garden tied to National Preparedness Month with kid-friendly activities; check the Eventbrite listing for the day's program.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 1pmFreeFar RockawayJoin Urban Park Rangers to sample the shallow waters with a seine net and discover fish, crabs, and other marine creatures living just offshore at Beach 32 and the Boardwalk.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 10 to 11:30am$20QueensGet your hands dirty, take an outdoor walk, and taste the freshest produce while learning seasonal veggie-growing techniques for backyard and community gardens.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 3pm$5QueensLearn to plant seedlings, sow, weed, prune, companion plant, harvest vegetables, and dry herbs with the farm's in-house gardeners.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10 to 11am$12QueensMeet seven baby American LaMancha goats and learn about the heritage breed's history and behaviors up close with the farm's furry, feathered, and four-legged residents.
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