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Queens Night Market (New York Hall of Science), Corona / Flushing Meadows, Queens

Queens Night Market

Nearly 100 global food vendors light up Flushing Meadows after dark — the beloved Queens Night Market returns with bites from every corner of the world.

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The Queens Night Market is the most diverse food gathering in New York — a Saturday-night bazaar where nearly 100 vendors cook dishes representing dozens of countries, most kept deliberately wallet-friendly. Beyond the food there are craft sellers, artists and a live-performance stage, pulling families, students and food obsessives to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. If you want the single most concentrated taste of immigrant New York in one open-air evening, this is the weekend's move.

What to expect

Arrive to long, buzzing rows of tented stalls glowing under string lights, with lines forming at the most-hyped vendors and the smell of a dozen cuisines at once. You'll graze from Filipino to Burmese to Colombian plates, browse handmade goods, and catch live music near the New York Hall of Science rocket park.

Good to know

  • Take the 7 train to 111th St, then walk toward the New York Hall of Science
  • Come hungry and bring cash — some vendors are card-averse and lines move faster with exact change
  • Go early if you want the marquee dishes; popular stalls sell out as crowds build
  • It's fully outdoors on pavement and grass — comfortable shoes beat sandals
  • Great for groups, families and kids; strollers can navigate the wide aisles

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Common questions

Is the Queens Night Market free to enter?

Yes, admission is free; you only pay for the food, drinks and goods you buy from individual vendors.

How do I get there without a car?

The 7 train to 111th Street is the easiest route; it's a short walk to Flushing Meadows Corona Park behind the New York Hall of Science.

Is it good for kids?

Very — wide aisles, a rocket-park backdrop, live performances and approachable food make it a popular family outing.