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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May
May
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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May
May
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,…
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May
May
The haircuts make these furry friends soooooo cute! Queens County Farm Museum presents New York City’s only Sheep-Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 18, from 10 am to 5 pm. Back for a 14th year, this spring celebration mixes shearing demonstrations with lessons on wool processing, yarn shopping, the brand new Animal Adventure walking tour, live…
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Apr
Apr
Dizzy Dragon, Flying Carpet, and Samba Balloon are coming to the borough! Queens County Farm Museum hosts the Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival on two consecutive weekends, May 3-4 and May 10-11. Organized in partnership with Newton Shows, events include cultural celebrations and interactive farm experiences with help from a Merry Go Round in the orchard,…
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Apr
Apr
Queens is getting a head start! Earth Day is on Tuesday, April 22, but the borough is already celebrating via pro-nature volunteerism, advocacy, creativity, and honey giveaways. Here’s a chronological list of local activities. April 19 Earth Month Convergence + Dandelions Assembly, times vary On two separate days, this fourth annual Earth Month Convergence provides…
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Apr
Apr
Editor’s note: On April 10, Queens County Farm Museum released the following update: We have been monitoring the forecast, and Saturday, April 12 is predicting heavy rain and wind. In order to provide the best experience possible, we have rescheduled the Saturday, April 12 Barnyard Egg Hunt for Sunday, April 13. If you need further assistance, please email [email protected]. On…
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Mar
Mar
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy” comes later. Right now, it’s “Holi time and the borough is colorful!” Full of dance, too. Several Queens venues – from Bayside to Flushing to Richmond Hill – are ready to host observations of this ancient Hindu festival, which is celebrated around the world at the beginning of Spring….
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Mar
Mar
In Queens, it should be “St. Patrick’s Month,” as the fun certainly lasts more than a day. Two parades have already taken place – Sunnyside and Rockaway – with another big one in Bayside on March 29. And the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s annual luncheon was on March 12. (Gotta love green ice cream!) As…
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Feb
Feb
You’ll go for the gumbo. You’ll return for the molasses cookies and herbed butter. Queens County Farm Museum’s Colonial Culinary Series: African Food starts on Feb. 22. It then runs on select Saturdays until Nov. 8. The goal is to learn and taste history through food. Two long-time Queens Farm employees – Chris Lord-Barry, who…
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