Queens Day

A day-long celebration of all things Queens happening (where else?!) in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! From afternoon to night, there will be family-friendly activities, giveaways, concerts and more.Here are just some of the activities and entertainment that will be happening in the park for Queens Day. Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to the big day!Summer Crafting Activities and Soccer Skills Challenges and Lacrosse Skills and Drills with NYC Parks Queens RecreationWorld Arts Performances by the Queens College School of Arts: CarNYval Dancers and the Loose Change QuartetWorld’s Fair Walking Tours from the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (12pm and 2pm)Zumba from the Alliance’s Summer Fitness program (11am-12pm)All-ages Tennis Clinics at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CenterIntermediate canoeing with the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, embarking at Baseball Field 13Beginner’s rowing lessons from Row New York at the Meadow Lake Boathouse; advance registration required at this linkQueens Day Skate Jam from the Skatepark Project at Maloof Skate ParkLearn about the animals of the Americas and wildlife conservation with the Queens Zoo at the UnisphereSign up for a library card and check out books with the Queens Public Library-Mobile LibraryEnjoy free mini golf for kids under 17 at Flushing Meadows Golf CenterLearn about composting with Queens Botanical GardenJoin CityParks Soccer for fun soccer drills, games and activitiesAnd our wide array of informational tables and booths featuring community partners in Queens:Branded swag and an interactive visioning board with the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona ParkLearn about cancer and chronic disease prevention with New York City Health and Hospitals ElmhurstGet involved with Queens Community House’s Neighbors in Action programBe a part of the NYC volunteer community and learn how to get involved with Let’s Green NYCEstamos en el Agua, an environmental storytelling project by City as a Living LaboratoryThe Unisphere festival hub will also feature food trucks curated by the Queens Night Market, including:Yankee Doodle Dandy (American food)Terry and Yaki (Halal Asian food)Makina Cafe (Ethiopian food)Madrina Vegana Taqueria (Vegan Mexican food)The festivities will culminate in the Basement Bhangra Beyond Festival from DJ Rekha! Brought to you by the City Parks Foundation’s Capital One Summerstage and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.