Church flea markets are the last genuinely cheap shopping left in New York, and Jackson Heights runs one of the good ones: 35th Avenue closed to traffic, folding tables of secondhand clothing, kitchenware, books, toys and the sort of household oddities you cannot search for online. Prices are set by volunteers, not algorithms, and the money goes back into the congregation's programs. Bring small bills and be willing to dig.
What to expect
Expect folding tables and racks along the closed block with secondhand clothing, housewares, books, toys and miscellaneous goods, staffed by church volunteers. Pricing is low and negotiable, and stock turns over as the day goes on. Jackson Heights' restaurants and the 82nd Street shopping strip are steps away.
Good to know
- Take the 7 to 82nd St–Jackson Heights, right at the block
- Bring small bills — this is a cash market
- Go early for the best of the stock, or late for the deepest discounts
- Bring your own bag for whatever you carry off
- Great for thrifters, students and anyone furnishing an apartment cheaply
- The 37th Avenue food strip is a two-minute walk for after
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Common questions
Where is it?
On 35th Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets in Jackson Heights, Queens.
What is sold?
Secondhand clothing, household goods, books, toys and assorted bric-a-brac at flea-market prices.
Do they take cards?
Assume cash — church-run flea markets typically operate on small bills.
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