Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend

Plan your family's best weekend yet in Queens!

By NYMetroParents Staff September 22, 2023

Enjoy these fun things to do this weekend with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now with our robust list of the top things to do in Queens.

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The Giving Table at The Shops at Skyview FREE

WHEN: Friday, Sep. 22
WHERE: The Shops at Skyview, , The Shops at Skyview, The Shops at Skyview

WHAT:

Stop by The Shops at Skyview anytime during the month of September to donate canned goods to their Giving Table. This month-long initiative is in support of Hunger Action Month, which aids in the fight against hunger across America. All donations will be given to La Jornada x Queens Museums Cultural Food Pantry!

WANT TO GO? Free

Making Moves Dance Festival 2023 FREE

WHEN: Friday, Sep. 22
WHERE: Jamaica Performing Arts Center, , Jamaica Performing Arts Center, Jamaica Performing Arts Center

WHAT:

For 14 years, Making Moves Dance Festival, presented by JCAL, has served as a platform to promote new, emerging, and underrepresented dance companies.

This year, they are pleased to present an exciting lineup of talented dancers and choreographers

Featured Dance Companies:

Jamel Ganies – Creative Outlet

Audrey Hubbard Madison – MoJazz Dance

Austin Warren Coats

Robert Rubama – Terre Dance Collective

Dominique M. Fontenot – The R.E.A.C.H. Collective

Francesca Dominguez – Francesca Dominguez and Dancers

Guangmin Shen – Umami Playground Dance Company

Monali NandyMazumdar – Dance and Community Ensemble

Nicole Von Arx – NVA & Guests

Sahasra Sambamoorthi – Navatman

WANT TO GO? Free

Jackson Heights Art Club Event FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 23
WHERE: St. Marks Church, , St. Marks Church, St. Marks Church

WHAT:

The Jackson Heights Art Club, along with artists, sculptors and crafters invite you to see an exhibition of finished works and creations in progress. Baked good will be available as well.

WANT TO GO? Free

NYSoM SuperHero Festival 2023 FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 23
WHERE: Evergreen Park, , Evergreen Park, Evergreen Park

WHAT:

NYSoM Fall Blockbuster is back with the 6th Annual Superhero Festival! The festival will feature a SuperHero Carnival (Inside Evergreen Park) with your favorite Marvel, DC, Anime, Sci Fi and Fantasy Heroes, Heroines and Villians such as Batman, Spider Man, Sailor Moon, Darth Vader and Daenerys Targayeran. Play character themed games for prizes. NYSoM Street Arcade (On The Street, St Felix Ave Btwn 60th Place And 60th Lane). Meet classic video game legends including Super Mario Brothers, Mega Man, Mortal Kombat and more. Play arcade classics for prizes.

The event will also feature: Create your own Superhero, Pokemon Scavenger Hunt, NYSoM 2nd Annual SuperHero Awards, DragonBall Fight Club, and much, much more!

WANT TO GO? Free

Slavic Soul Party

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 23
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, , Flushing Town Hall, Flushing Town Hall

WHAT:

Join Flushing Town Hall for an electrifying evening of music with Slavic Soul Party! This nine-piece brass band will have you grooving to their unique blend of Fiery Balkan brass, irresistible beats, Roma (Gypsy) accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops. Hailed as NYC’s official #1 brass band for BalkanSoul GypsyFunk, Slavic Soul Party! transforms the sounds of New York life through a Balkan brass filter, creating fresh music that reflects themes of immigration, integration, and ingenuity.

The night’s program will kick off with…

A 7:00 PM exclusive dance workshop, where you can dive deeper into the band’s musical influences and learn about their innovative approach to blending different cultural elements.
Then, at 8:00 PM, the concert will begin, taking you on a musical journey through their captivating repertoire, including tunes from their recent record, “SSP! Plays Duke Ellington’s Far East Suite.”

This sixth album pays homage to the Ellington opus while infusing it with the band’s distinct flavor, resulting in a truly heavenly match of cultural boundaries and individual creativity.

WANT TO GO? $20; $15 Members, Seniors, & Students w/ID

Run For Children’s Smile 5K Run/Walk and Free 1K Kids Run For Ages 5-12

WHEN: Sunday, Sep. 24
WHERE: Forest Park, Woodhaven Blvd, Forest Park Dr., Forest Park, Forest Park

WHAT:

Run For Children’s Smile 5K Run/Walk
and Free 1K Kids Run For Ages 5-12
10AM Start
Rain or Shine
Forest Park
(Near Victory Field)

WANT TO GO? $40

The College Point Street Fair FREE

WHEN: Sunday, Sep. 24
WHERE: College Point Boulevard, , College Point Boulevard, College Point Boulevard

WHAT:

Don’t miss the only street fair in NYC with free rides! Plus, games, rides, vendors, and food.

WANT TO GO? Free

Bell Blvd Sunday Stroll

WHEN: Sunday, Sep. 24
WHERE: Bell Blvd, , Bell Blvd, Bell Blvd

WHAT:

Take a stroll in Bayside Village and enjoy live music, dancing, activities, games, great food, and surprises!

WANT TO GO? Free admission

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Whether you're looking for fun things to do with your kids right here in Queens or you're itching to get out of the city with a day trip to a nearby family-friendly destination, there’s lots to do this weekend with your family in the World's Borough, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more. Check out our picks for kids' activities in Queens—you're sure to find something to do that keeps the whole family happy and having fun! Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend in Queens with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around your neighborhood, including family fun in Astoria, Floral Park, Flushing Meadows, Corona, Jamaica, Bayside, Woodside, Corona Park, Flushing, Long Island City, Fresh Meadows, Kew Gardens, and the Rockaways, and check out our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month! You can also find things to do around the area in our Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island roundups.

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