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☀️ Summer in Rockaway, Queens — where the ci ☀️ Summer in Rockaway, Queens — where the city meets the surf 🌊
Swipe through for a taste of life on the peninsula:

🏖️ Sandy beaches & salty breezes
🍤 Boardwalk bites & seafood shacks
🍹 Cocktails with ocean views
🎶 Live music, local art, and laid-back vibes

Whether you're hopping off the ferry or biking the boardwalk, Rockaway is your escape without ever leaving NYC.

📍Tag your crew and start planning your summer day trip!

📷 @noahfecksisawesome 

#ItsInQueens #RockawayBeach #QueensGetaway #BeachVibes #NYCSummer #RockawayEats #BoardwalkDrinks #QueensViews
☀️ Summer’s in full swing across Queens — ☀️ Summer’s in full swing across Queens — and this week brings music, movement, and mouthfuls of fun!

🍕 Pizza Eating Contest at Philomena’s, Sunnyside (July 4)
🎨 Free First Friday at The Noguchi Museum, Long Island City (July 4)
💃 Queensboro Dance Festival at Beach 17th St. Stage, Far Rockaway (July 5)
🕺 Latin Beats Plaza Party at Murray Playground, LIC (July 6)
🎶 Live at the Gantries: Celia Cruz Tribute at Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC (July 8)
🍵 Garden Creativi-Tea at Voelker Orth Museum, Flushing (July 8–29)
🎷 Jazz Jam All Stars at Flushing Town Hall (July 9)
🥁 Bryan Carrott Quintet at Baisley Pond Park, Jamaica (July 10)
🏞️ Camps begin at Queens Museum & Row NY in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

🧃 Family-friendly, free, and full of soul.
🗓️ Get your summer schedule set — link in bio for the full blog!

#ItsInQueens #QueensEvents #QueensSummer #FreeInQueens #LICNights #FlushingFun #FamilyEvents #OutdoorConcerts
🎠 Off the Beaten Path with Rob MacKay takes a 🎠 Off the Beaten Path with Rob MacKay takes a spin through Queens history at the Forest Park Carousel in Woodhaven!

Originally carved by legendary artist Daniel Carl Muller in 1903, this hand-crafted gem is one of the last of its kind — and it's still thrilling riders today. Nestled in the heart of Forest Park, it's a perfect mix of nostalgia, artistry, and pure summer fun.

🌳 Bring the family, grab an ice cream, and experience this local treasure for yourself on your visit to the World's Borough!

📍 Forest Park Carousel, Woodhaven, Queens

#ItsInQueens #OffTheBeatenPath #QueensHistory #ForestParkCarousel #WoodhavenQueens #NYCWithKids #VintageVibes #HiddenGemsNYC #CarouselsOfInstagram #SummerInQueens
🎉 Another week, another perfect reason to exp 🎉 Another week, another perfect reason to explore Queens! From beachside festivals to gourmet bites and powerful performances, here’s what’s happening across the borough, reporting live from @spacastlenewyork 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️✨️

🏄‍♂️ June 28 – RockStock @ Rockaway Beach (90th St)
Skateboarding, surfing, live music, food & family fun—all day and night with after-parties! 🎶🛹🌊

🎬 June 28 – Movies on the Waterfront @ Hunter’s Point South Park
Catch a film on a 30-ft screen with that iconic Midtown skyline backdrop. Pro tip: grab a burger from Ottomanelli’s! 🍔🌆🎥

🕺 June 28 – Latin Beats Plaza Festival @ MoMA PS1
Tango, Flamenco, Cumbia & more—plus open dancing in the afternoon! 💃🌞

🍽️ Now Open – Tourmaline in Forest Hills
French-inspired seasonal fare like Cornbread with Butter-Poached Lobster 🦞, Celery Root Latkes, and Duck Liver Parfait with Rose Essence 😍

🎭 This Weekend – Theater in Astoria
✨ Above Ground debuts at the Hellenic Cultural Center (one-woman show)
✨ The Garden Bridge brings WWII history to life at The Broom Tree Theatre

👧 Thinking of Summer Camp?
From nature immersion to social connection, Queens has a camp for every kid. 🌿🏕️ [Link in bio for the full list!]

📍Get out there, Queens—it’s all happening.

Click the 🔗 in bio for all Queens events this weekend!!

#ItsInQueens #ExploreQueens #QueensEvents #RockawayBeach #MoviesOnTheWaterfront #LatinBeats #AstoriaTheatre #QueensEats #ForestHillsDining #QueensCulture #SummerInQueens #LocalLove
☀️ Summer's heating up in Queens! Rob MacKay ☀️ Summer's heating up in Queens! Rob MacKay—our borough’s mini-influencer at large—is back with your guide to the longest day of the year and the must-hit events that follow!

🗓️ Here's what’s coming up:

🌇 June 20 – Summer Solstice @ Socrates Sculpture Park (5 PM)
Rituals, food, music, and a killer sunset over the East River 🌅

🎸 June 21 – Dr. Dog @ Forest Hills Stadium (4:30 PM)
Psychedelic rock meets indie cool in this epic outdoor show 🎶

🐸 June 21–22 – Muppet Babies Take MoMI @ Museum of the Moving Image (1–5 PM)
A weekend of puppets, nostalgia, and family fun in Astoria 🧸🎥

🎨 June 21–22 – Yant: Tattoo, Art & Craft Fair @ Yant Art Space (11 AM–8 PM)
Live tattooing, food vendors, handmade goods & more in Forest Hills 🖋️🍪

🎨 June 26 – Lady Pink Mural Unveiling @ MoMA PS1
NYC icon Lady Pink reveals a powerful new tribute to Queens street art history 🚇🌆

📍Link in bio for full event details
✨ Celebrate summer, celebrate Queens—it’s all #ItsInQueens

#SummerInQueens #RobMacKayReports #QueensEvents #SolsticeInNYC #MuppetsInAstoria #ForestHillsStadium #LICNights #StreetArtQueens #ExploreQueens #MiniInfluencerAtLarge
Our girl @sarahfunky suggests you save this post f Our girl @sarahfunky suggests you save this post for your BEST DAY in Rockaway Beach this Summer! 🏖️👙🌊

Did you know you can go surfing in NYC? It’s done at Rockaway Beach in Queens! Here are some of my recommendations when visiting: 
1. @therockawayhotel - This luxury hotel has a beautiful pool and is a great spot for a weekend getaway! 
2. @beach97th - Lovely boardwalk with concession stands and tons of great food options. This is where you can get a tasty lobster roll! 
3. Rockaway Beach Surf Club - A popular bar for surfers. They also have a food truck here serving tasty eats! 
4. Jacob Riis Park - Here you’ll find a landmarked Art Deco boathouse (currently under construction), a beach, and beautiful park. 
5. 68th street - This is the best location to surf! 
6. @rockawaybrewco - Grab some craft beers at this brewery! 
7. Tacoaway Beach - A wondeful place to get tacos! 
8. @redhooklobster - Excellent lobster rolls! 
9. @rockawaymakersmkt -Local shopping market!

Save and share this post for your ultimate day in Rockaway. 🌊☀️

#rockaway #rockawaybeach #nycbeach #nycsummer #nycsurfing
🎥 Rob MacKay kicks off with one of Queens’ mo 🎥 Rob MacKay kicks off with one of Queens’ most vibrant and historic neighborhoods—Jackson Heights—for the Jackson Heights Historic Weekend! 🏙️❤️

(Yes, he says January instead of June—we’re blaming excitement, not the calendar 😂📆)

Here’s what else is heating up across the borough:

📅 June 14–15: Jackson Heights Historic Weekend – Tours, lectures & stories from proud locals.
📍Renaissance Charter School + Community United Methodist Church

🍀 June 14: Queens Irish Heritage Festival at Culture Lab LIC (4 PM) – A celebration of Irish & Irish American creativity, music, and fun for all ages 🇮🇪🎶

🎶 June 15: Met Opera SummerStage at Socrates Sculpture Park (6:30 PM) – Rising stars from the Met perform outdoors under the LIC sky 🌌🎭

🤠 July 15: Live at the Gantries – The Slide Stops serve up classic Honky Tonk with twangy, danceable vibes at Gantry Plaza (7 PM) 🎸🌆

🤔 Where is Rob? He's standing in front of the @nysci 
Queens' hands-on science center in Flushing Meadows!

🎟️ Link in bio for all the happenings across Queens, handpicked by Rob himself!

#ItsInQueens #RobMacKayReports #JacksonHeights #QueensEvents #QueensHistory #IrishHeritageFestival #MetOpera #LiveAtTheGantries #LICEvents #QueensCulture #QueensSummerVibes
🎬 Ever seen a house settle a turf war? Rob MacK 🎬 Ever seen a house settle a turf war?
Rob MacKay found the OG Queens–Brooklyn boundary line at the Onderdonk House—and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.

📍Ridgewood, Queens

📽 @victorprado.12

#TimeTravelVibes #QueensVsBrooklyn #OnderdonkHouse #RidgewoodQueens #ExploreQueens #NYCSecrets

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