They’re juicy. They’re sweet. They smell great. Their color is beautiful. And their texture is appealing. Spend a day with this loveliness during the Strawberry Festival at Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, June 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. The multi-pronged event mixes educational programs with such activities as a Strawberry Costume Parade,…
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Queens County Farm Museum will present a farmstand pop-up at St. Luke’s School (16-01 150th Pl., Whitestone) on Sunday, June 8, from 10 am to 3 pm. Head there for Certified Naturally Grown produce, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, honey, and eggs. Can’t make it? Don’t worry. Queens Farm will operate the Queens Borough…
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Bands everywhere. Aerialists above. Sounds of volleyballs being smacked and appetizing aromas related to a Restaurant Stroll in the air. No wonder at least 3,000 people are expected at the 2025 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest in Bayside on Sunday, June 8, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Presented by the Bayside Village BID,…
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Michael Raphael has lived in Glendale, South Ozone Park, and Howard Beach. And if that’s not enough, he runs Middle Village-based Spineworks NYC, a boutique comic books shop that also provides pressing, cleaning, and grading services. Here’s what this Very Queens Man loves about the borough. Great Eats I eat everywhere and Queens has everything,…
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Ecuador consists of three regions – mountains, coast, and rain forest – with distinct climates, topography, and cultures. The South American country’s music and dance traditions are also diverse, mixing ancient indigenous, Spanish, and West African traditions with modern day technology. Get a taste of it all during the Ecuadorian Spring Recital at Queens Museum…
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Sunnyside Sundays are fun days in June. Thalia Spanish Theatre presents the Free Community Festival once a week for the entire month. Now in its 30th year, the program runs inside the Sunnyside performance center with roughly one-hour shows starting at 1 pm.. (They used to take place in a local park.) Here’s the schedule….
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Kick off Pride Month in Queens. The Museum of the Moving Image hosts Gaymers Pride 2025 on Saturday, May 31, starting at noon. Back for a second year, this six-hour festival celebrates gaming within the LGBTQIA+ community with panels, video games, board games, game houses, and community groups. Admission is free. The agency behind this…
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#PickoftheWeek | Taking It to the Streets! The LIC Springs Block Party Returns on June 1
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This street fair attracts more than 8,000 attendees and 140 vendors over five hours. LIC Springs! fills to the brim the blocks on Vernon Boulevard from 46th Avenue to 50th Avenue on Sunday, June 1, starting at noon. (Editor’s note: It was originally scheduled for May 31, but it was then postponed due to a…
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Zeus and Flash Dance are making their debut. Sea Dragon and Dream Catcher are back by popular demand. The Astoria Park Carnival returns to its familiar spot under the RFK Bridge from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 8. Presented by Dreamland Amusements (as always), this annual tradition features outdoor fun with scary, kiddie, and…
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The Cheshire Cat is an esteemed guest. The Mad Hatter, too. White Rabbit, Bill the Lizard, and Mock Turtle should be there as well. Queens County Farm Museum hosts two Alice in Wonderland Tea Parties on Saturday, May 31. These Victorian-style events will feature freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, sandwiches, bite-sized pastries,…