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🚨 Big weekend and beyond in the World’s Borou 🚨 Big weekend and beyond in the World’s Borough! 🚨

👣 Step back in time at the Civil War Reenactment at Kingsland Homestead (July 19)
🎉 Celebrate QUEENS at the USTA’s Queens Day with concerts, clinics & the Roots! (July 20)
🪂 iFLY Queens launches with indoor skydiving fun & family festivities (July 19)
🎸 And jam out with Phish for two nights under the stars in Forest Hills (July 22–23)

☀️ From history buffs to thrill seekers and music lovers, Queens has your perfect summer plan. 

🔗Full lineup at the link in bio!

#itsinqueens #thisisqueens #queensny #queensevents #nychappenings #thingstodoinnyc #familyfun
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🍽️ NYC Restaurant Week is back — July 21 t 🍽️ NYC Restaurant Week is back — July 21 to August 18!

In partnership with @nyctourism, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible Queens restaurants serving up special prix-fixe menus during this citywide celebration of dining. 🌆✨

Come taste the world in the World’s Borough—from bold global flavors to neighborhood gems you’ll want to revisit again and again. 🌍🍜

📍Dine local. Discover Queens.
🔗 Link in bio for the full list of participating Queens restaurants!

#ItsInQueens #NYCRestaurantWeek #QueensEats #TasteTheWorld #TheWorldsBorough #DineInQueens #QueensCuisine #SupportLocalRestaurants #NYCTourism #ExploreQueens
🎶🌿 Rob’s Top Picks: Mid-July Edition! Fr 🎶🌿 Rob’s Top Picks: Mid-July Edition!

From honky-tonk at sunset to kayaking, foraging, and yoga on the farm—Rob MacKay’s weekly picks are your ticket to the best of Queens this summer. ☀️🗺️🌇

🧘‍♀️ July 13 – Yoga on the Farm (10–11 AM)
Start your Sunday grounded with a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session at Queens County Farm Museum. Bring your own mat and soak in the peaceful farm vibes. 🌾🧘‍♂️

🤠 July 15 – The Slide Stops (7 PM)
Live at the Gantries keeps the summer sounds rolling with this Brooklyn-based honky-tonk band. Country classics + heartfelt originals = dancing guaranteed. 🎶🌆

🛶 July 12 – Jamaica Bay Festival (8:45 AM)
Nature, art, kayaking, sailing, biking, and more—this free, family-friendly event celebrates the beauty and community around Jamaica Bay. 🌊🦀

🌿 July 17 – Wild Edibles Walk (5:30 PM)
Author Marie Viljoen leads a foraging walk at Queens County Farm. Discover edible plants, explore biodiversity, and see your surroundings in a whole new way. 🌱📚

📍 Your Queens summer starts here.
🔗 Full list in bio

#ItsInQueens #RobsTopPicks #QueensEvents #YogaOnTheFarm #LiveAtTheGantries #JamaicaBayFestival #WildEdibles #UrbanForaging #QueensCountyFarm #ExploreQueens #SummerInQueens #QueensCulture #LICNights
☀️ 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

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