Eastern Queens gets far fewer listed fall events than its park acreage deserves, and this one holds a picnic grove in Cunningham Park for seven straight hours on the Saturday of the long weekend. It is a neighborhood pumpkin festival rather than a ticketed attraction, which is exactly the kind of thing that never makes a citywide list. If you live anywhere between Fresh Meadows and Bayside and want a fall afternoon that does not involve driving to an orchard, this is the one on your side of the
What to expect
A picnic-grove setup in the park rather than a fenced fairground, running the full day. The city permit names the location and the hours but not the program, so treat the schedule as a neighborhood fall gathering and check on arrival for what is running when.
Good to know
- The event is at the Picnic Pink 2 picnic area inside Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows
- Cunningham Park is easiest to reach by car or bus; there is no subway stop at the park
- Park parking near the picnic areas fills on fall Saturdays
- The program is not published on a city page — the permit confirms the date, location and hours only
- Picnic groves mean grass and gravel underfoot; bring a blanket if you plan to stay
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Common questions
Where in the park is it?
At the Picnic Pink 2 picnic area of Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
What are the hours?
The city event permit runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
How is this verified?
Through the NYC Permitted Event Information dataset, the city's official record of permitted public events.
