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82 things to do in Queens. Best for visitors first. Want a day-by-day plan? Build a visit itinerary.

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Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife

📍 Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM

Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore the autumnal scenery for diverse wildlife. Learn about the diverse wildlife found in New York City’s parks and the best ways for people and animals to coexist, including the…

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Experience Civil War Living History at Fort Totten

📍 Fort Totten Park

📅 Sun, Nov 1, 9:00 AM

The Bayside Historical Society invites you to join the Company K of the 67th NY Infantry for a Civil War Living History event at Fort Totten. Step back in time and experience the life of Union soldiers while…

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Arts & cultureFREE

Historic New York: Fort Totten

📍 Fort Totten Park

📅 Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 AM

Joseph Gilbert Totten served most of his time as chief engineer in the rank of colonel and was promoted to Brigadier General in 1863. Come learn about his contributions to American military history and his…

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Howl-oween Doggie Day Walk

📍 Bay Breeze Park

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM

Dress your pet in a costume and see who's the best. It’s all treats no tricks for this halloween quest! Take a stroll through the park with your four legged friend on this dog-friendly walk. Dogs are required to be…

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Arts & cultureFREE

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Botany

📍 Highland Park

📅 Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 AM

During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans. The study of the healing power of plants is thousands of years old, and many of these plants still grow in our…

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Fitness & wellnessFREE

NYRR Open Run: Crocheron Park

📍 John Golden Park

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 8:45 AM

A free event at Entrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park),John Golden Parking Lot (in John Golden Park) in Queens on Saturday, October 31, 08:45–11:00. check the source link for RSVP and details before

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NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park

📍 Cunningham Park

📅 Sun, Nov 1, 8:45 AM

NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

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NYRR Open Run: Highland Park

📍 Highland Park

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 8:45 AM

NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

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Arts & cultureFREE

Day of the Dead at Museum of the Moving Image

📍 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

📅 Sun, Nov 1, 4:00 PM

Aztec dance, the Mexican Folkloric Ballet of New York, free face painting and a public ofrenda, co-presented by the Mexican Cultural Institute. Free admission, all ages.

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Family & kidsFREE

Forest Hills Halloween Parade (first annual)

📍 Metropolitan Ave & 71st Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM

Inaugural costume parade along Metropolitan Avenue; organizer site foresthillshalloweenparade.com lists a noon start. Street closure permitted to Metro Village of Forest Hills (NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list); check the o

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Family & kidsFREE

Glendale Kiwanis Halloween Parade

📍 Myrtle Ave & 65th St, Glendale, NY 11385

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM

Annual costume parade on Myrtle Avenue. Street closure permitted to Kiwanis Club of Glendale (NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list); check the organizer for activities.

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Family & kidsFREE

Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade

📍 Cross Bay Blvd & 165th Ave, Howard Beach, NY 11414

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM

Costume parade; a Kiwanis block party follows on 165th Ave until 2:30 PM. Street closure permitted to Howard Beach Kiwanis Club Foundation (NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list); check the organizer for activities.

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Family & kidsFREE

Jackson Heights Children’s Halloween Parade

📍 37th Ave & 76th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM

Annual kids’ costume parade along 37th Avenue. Street closure permitted to Jackson Heights Beautification Group (NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list); check the organizer for activities.

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Family & kidsFREE

Maspeth Lions Halloween Ragamuffin Parade

📍 Grand Ave & 69th St, Maspeth, NY 11378

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM

Old-school ragamuffin costume parade. Street closure permitted to Maspeth Lions Club (NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets list); check the organizer for activities.

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Fitness & wellnessFREE

NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

📍 Queens

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 8:45 AM

A free event at Astoria Park in Queens on Saturday, October 31, 08:45–11:00. Check the organizer's page for RSVP and details before you go.

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NYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond Park

📍 Baisley Pond Park

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 8:45 AM

A free event at Baisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park) in Queens on Saturday, October 31, 08:45–11:00. Check the organizer's page for RSVP and details before you go.

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Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration

📍 Juniper Valley Park

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM

Discover the beauty of nature through art! Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands-on craft program where we will explore the park to find natural inspiration and create our own unique masterpiece. Art supplies will…

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OutdoorsFREE

Bulb Planting at Forest Park

📍 Forest Park

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM

Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a planting event in Forest Park! We'll be cleaning and planting daffodil bulbs in some of the horticultural areas in the park.

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Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike

📍 Forest Park

📅 Sun, Nov 8, 11:00 AM

Discover the beauty of Forest Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic views of the season while learning the scientific processes of fall foliage. Maples, oaks and…

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Arts & cultureFREE

Historic New York: Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

📍 Cunningham Park

📅 Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM

Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. Walk along the historic Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, one of…

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Idlewild Park Forest Restoration

📍 Idlewild Park

📅 Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 AM

Volunteer with NYC Parks Stewardship to protect forested areas of Idlewild Park! Attendees will contribute to ongoing restoration efforts and learn the importance of species diversity for ecosystem health. Please…

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VolunteeringFREE

It's My Park at Hunter's Point South Park

📍 Hunter's Point South Park

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 AM

This It's My Park season, volunteer with Hunters Point Parks Conservancy for their annual Bulbfest at Hunter's Point South Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

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Queens County Parks Super Hike

📍 Flushing Meadows Corona Park

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM

Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Explore nature, discover our city's urban forests, and unplug from the world to clear your head. Join the Urban Park Rangers on…

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OutdoorsFREE

Restoration Fridays at Highland Park

📍 Highland Park

📅 Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 AM

Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in Highland Park.

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Arts & cultureFREE

Second Sunday Castle Tours

📍 Fort Totten Park

📅 Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM

The Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes; two tours…

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Cardio Punch

📍 Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM

Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.

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Family Time

📍 Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM

Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages. This fun opportunity brings families together to participate in some of their favorite recreational activities. So whether it is a sport like basketball…

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Fitness & wellnessFREE

Fit & Fun Circuit Training

📍 Sorrentino Recreation Center

📅 Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM

A fun, low-impact circuit class where participants rotate through timed strength and endurance exercises. Be prepared to will build stamina and stay active each week in an encouraging and energetic atmosphere.…

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Fitness & wellnessFREE

Youth Sports Club

📍 Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center

📅 Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 AM

Join our Youth Sports Club where will we hosting weekly clinics teaching youth how to play a variety of sports. There will be a focus sport each week. So whether you are new to a sport or looking for some extra…

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Family & kidsFREE

Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers | PG

📍 Kissena Corridor Park

📅 Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM

A free event at Colden St. & 45th Avenue (in Kissena Corridor Park) in Queens on Friday, October 30, 18:00–19:45. Check the organizer's page for RSVP and details before you go.

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Craft & Chill

📍 Detective Keith L Williams Park

📅 Thu, Nov 5, 11:00 AM

Enjoy a welcoming creative environment where they can explore a variety of artistic techniques and hands-on craft projects. Each session provides an opportunity to learn, create, and discover new interests while…

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Craft & Chill

📍 Detective Keith L Williams Park

📅 Thu, Nov 12, 11:00 AM

Enjoy a welcoming creative environment where they can explore a variety of artistic techniques and hands-on craft projects. Each session provides an opportunity to learn, create, and discover new interests while…

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Painting & craftsFREE

Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign

📍 Kissena Park

📅 Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM

For the upcoming seasons, decorate your own door sign with us. Create a sign that says, "Welcome Home" or "Happy Holidays" or anything you may want to share. Paints, markers, a wooden sign and additional materials…

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Family & kidsFREE

Fairy and Gnome Day

📍 Forest Park

📅 Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM

Free fairy-and-gnome crafts and forest trail tour in Forest Park for ages 3–12; costumes welcome.

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