Tag: queens-events

Community comes together to spruce up Laurelton garden during third annual beautification event

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Apr. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Neighbors, sorority members and local youth rolled up their sleeves and dug into the soil on Saturday, April 26, for the third annual community garden beautification effort in Laurelton. Nearly three dozen participants gathered to revitalize the median garden at the intersection of Francis Lewis and Merrick boulevards…

Queens County Farm Museum celebrates Spring with Holi, tulip picking and Easter events

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has finally arrived, and the Queens County Farm Museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, is the perfect place to embrace the season. With a variety of exciting activities, the farm offers a chance to enjoy the warmer weather and witness the renewal of farm life and…

‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…

Photos: Queens Chamber of Commerce celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with annual luncheon

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, March 12, at Antun’s, located at 96-43 Springfield Blvd. in Queens Village. Attendees celebrated Celtic traditions as they enjoyed great food, including corned beef and cabbage, and entertainment, including live musical…

Evening of Fine Foods celebrates QCP’s 75th anniversary, raises $140K for disabilities support

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Mar. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson The 29th annual “Evening of Fine Foods,” hosted by Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), brought together more than 600 guests for an elegant evening at Terrace On The Park in Corona on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This year’s event held special significance as QCP celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking decades of…

Queens’ first-ever Elite Comics11 Expo kicks off March 8-9 at St. John’s University

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Mar. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Adventure awaits at the Elite Comics11 Expo this weekend.  Comic lovers from all over the world’s borough are invited to attend Elite Comics11’s first in-person comic expo running Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The expo will be held at St. Johns University, located at…

NYC Beer Week is in full swing, here’s how to celebrate in Queens and across the city

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Feb. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Why wait until St. Patrick’s Day to raise a pint when the festivities have already begun? New York City Beer Week is in full swing, running through March 2, bringing a citywide celebration of craft beer to over 40 breweries—including plenty of exciting events in Queens. This annual…

Lead a walking tour of Queens: Submissions open for annual Jane’s Walk

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Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ever wanted to show off your favorite neighborhood spots or dive into the hidden history of your community? Jane’s Walk, a global event of free, community-led walking tours, is returning to New York City from May 2 to May 4, and Queens residents have the chance to host…

Celebrate Black History Month with West African dance performances at JCAL

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning(JCAL) invites Queens residents to celebrate Black History Month through the art of West African dance.  This February, JCAL will host West African Dance at JCAL: A Black History Month Presentation. The live performances will take place on Friday, Feb. 21, and…