Jim Henson’s World Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria
Explore Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on popular culture and learn how Henson and his team of builders, performers, and writers brought to…
🎟 Free with museum admission
NYC Ferry NYC Various locations,
Travel by state-of-the-art ferry to stops in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island along the East River and Hudson River. Indoor and outdoor seating. Charging stations, concessions, AC/heat…
🎟 $2.75, free/kids under 44 inches
Rocket Park Mini Golf New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Explore key science concepts such as propulsion, gravity, escape velocity, launch window, gravitational assist, and more in a nine-hole miniature golf course, built around actual rockets and spacecraft that helped…
🎟 $20/adults, $17/kids, students & seniors
Fantasy Forest Amusement Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park 11101 Corona Ave, Flushing
A carousel created for the 1964-1965 World’s Fair by combining two historic Coney Island carousels is the centerpiece of this small, kid-friendly amusement park. Choose from 4 jumping horses, 7…
🎟 $4.50/ride, $40/10 rides
Wheel Fun Rentals Flushing Meadows Corona Park Flushing Meadows Corona Park 11101 Corona Ave, Flushing
Rent bikes, 4-wheeled surreys, kayaks, pedal boats and and more at the northern edge of Meadow Lake.All boaters receive boating instructions and must wear Coast Guard approved life vests. Helmets available for bikers.Boaters under 15 years old must be accompanied onboard by an adult. Must be 10 years or older to be on a Single Kayak and 5 years or older when accompanied by an adult on a double kayak.Get a snack or meal at the lakeside patio area at Ederle Terrace Cafe with lots of picnic tables and a pretty view.
🎟 $16-$30/hour
Free Barbie Screening New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Join Rooftop Films for a one night only revival of the Queens Drive-In, outdoors at the New York Hall of Science. Drive-in parking will be first come, first served. Viewing…
Earth Celebration Week New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Join NYSCI to celebrate the hope and promise that Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics gives as we address climate change. Daily activities include fun Opening and Closing Ceremonies…
🎟 $16/adults, $13/kids, students & seniors
Climate Arts Festival Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street, Flushing
Celebrate Earth Month with hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more. Join an empowering day and reflect on the international climate crisis. Explore ways to help…
🎟 $6/adults, $4/students & seniors, $2/ages 4-12
Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Merry Go Round in the orchard and celebrate the season with assorted carnival rides. Add to the fun with hayrides, midway games, local food vendors, and a visit with farm…
🎟 $16.95 pre-sale, $6/fast pass
Celebrate & Learn: Cinco de Mayo! King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
Sebastian, a local artist and recent immigrant from Mexico, will teach a piñata making workshop and talk about the historic significance of Cinco de Mayo. Sebastian will also discuss his…
Pinocchio Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue, Queens
Unique Quebec theatre group Tout à Trac journeys into the heart of childhood and imagination with an adaptation of Collodi’s tale about the world’s most famous puppet featuring masks, storytelling…
🎟 $20
Elemental Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria
See a screening of Pixar’s 2023 release in a lovely theater. Brilliantly rendered flames, water drops, clouds, and soil come alive as characters inhabiting a New York–like metropolis. Director Sohn…
🎟 $15, $11/seniors & students, $9/ages 3-17, free/3 and under
Queens International Night Market New York Hall of Science Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens
Sample cuisine from around the world at a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens. Shop around 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food. Also enjoy live music and…
Remembering the 1964 New York World’s Fair Queens Theatre 14 United Nations Avenue, Queens
April 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the 1964 New York World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows. To celebrate, author/presenter Trav S.D. (Travis Stewart) will follow up his…
🎟 $17
Noguchi Museum Free First Friday The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City
On the first Friday of every month, enjoy free admission to the Noguchi Museum. See works by internationally renowned Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi and others in a specially-designed, nature-inspired building…
Access Mornings at MoMI Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria
On the first Saturday of each month (June 2023–May 2024), families with autistic children can explore exhibitions and participate in workshops that begin before public hours begin. Activities range from…
Hands-on History: Trekkies, Unite! King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
Why in the galaxy is a historic house museum K be dedicating an event to Star Trek? Rufus King’s third great granddaughter, Jane Wyatt, played the human mother of Spock,…
Art for Families: Connection The Noguchi Museum 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City
Participate in conversations in the galleries and garden plus art-making activities in the Education studio. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
🎟 $24/family
Hands-on History: Moving Images King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens
Stop by the museum to make a thaumatrope, an optical toy, invented in 1826 by the English physician J.A. Paris, that creates a moving image when the instrument is twirled.…
1964/65 World’s Fanfare, Part I Flushing Meadows Corona Park 11101 Corona Ave, Flushing
Join Queens Theatre for a special historical tour with popup dance performances in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the 1964/65 World's Fair. Meet at 2 pm at the Unisphere…