Queens family events
Family-friendly events across Queens, NYC for Sept 25-Oct 9, 2026: farms, museums, parks, markets and kid programs. One-time feed.
Sunday, September 27 Today
National Preparedness Month Family Day10:30am43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355A family day at the garden tied to National Preparedness Month with kid-friendly activities; check the Eventbrite listing for the day's program.eventbrite.com
MusiCraftory with Shana4pm5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101An interactive multi-sensory music experience where kids sing, play instruments, move with parachutes and scarves, and make story-inspired crafts.culturelablic.org
Celebrating Jim Henson's Birthday 2026All day, day 3 of 3, Sep 25 to 2736-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106Days 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.movingimage.org
Thursday, October 1
Urban Wildlife: Raccoons at Rufus King Park2 to 3pmFree150-29 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432Celebrate International Raccoon Appreciation Day with the Urban Park Rangers and learn about this adaptable, resourceful species; best for kids.nycgovparks.org
Louis Armstrong in Ghana: Exhibition Opening WeekendAll day, day 1 of 3, Oct 1 to 334-56 107th St, Corona, NY 11368Opening weekend of a new exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's 1956 concert tour to Accra, Ghana, with performances and educational workshops.louisarmstronghouse.org
Pumpkin Patch at Queens County FarmAll day, day 1 of 9, Oct 1 to 9Free73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004October 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.queensfarm.org
Saturday, October 3
43rd Annual Queens Agricultural Fair10am to 5pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 473-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004Two days of country fun with corn husking contests, hayrides, square dancing, live music, carnival rides, local crafts, food vendors, and the Blue Ribbon competition.queensfarm.org
Immersive Butterfly Vivarium at Queens County Farm11am to 2pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 473-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004Walk through an enclosed living butterfly vivarium with more than 60 butterflies and moths surrounded by lush plantings.queensfarm.org
Amazing Maize Maze at Queens County Farm11am to 4pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 473-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY 11004New 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.queensfarm.org
City of Forest Day: Horticulture Community Volunteering11:30am to 2pmFree43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355Celebrate City of Forest Day with a tree-focused horticulture volunteer session alongside QBG staff for an engaging, educational gardening event.queensbotanical.org
Queens Night Market4 to 11:59pm, every SaturdayFree47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368Saturday 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.mygoldscene.com
Outdoor Cinema at Socrates Sculpture ParkAll dayFree32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106Free 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.socratessculpturepark.org
Sunday, October 4
Alley Pond Park Adventure Course Free Sunday Programs9:30am to 3pm, every SundayFreeAlley Pond Park, Springfield Blvd, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364Free 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.nycgovparks.org
Pumpkin Weekends at Alley Pond Park11am to 5pm$1479-20 Winchester Blvd, Queens Village, NY 11427Green 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.newyorkfamily.com
City of Forest Day at King Manor Museum1 to 4pmFree150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432Hands-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.newyorkfamily.com
Family Art Workshops at Queens Museum1:30 to 4:30pm, every SundayQueens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368Free 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.queensmuseum.org
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