Queens Farm has been under cultivation for more than three centuries and still runs planting fields, an orchard and livestock barns inside the city line, which makes a tree lighting here feel less like civic ceremony and more like a village gathering. It lands inside the farm's winter light run, so the grounds are already dressed. If you live in eastern Queens or Nassau and have never made the trip, this is the easiest excuse.
What to expect
You come onto a genuine working farm — barns, fields, an orchard — rather than a plaza, and gather for the lighting on open ground. Because Queens Farm posted the date ahead of the programme details, the running order, timing and any ticketing are still to be confirmed. Check the farm's site shortly beforehand.
Good to know
- The Q46 bus serves Little Neck Parkway; from the subway, take the E/F to Union Turnpike and connect.
- There is on-site parking, which makes driving unusually practical for a city holiday event.
- The site is open farmland with little wind shelter, so dress warmer than you would for a street event.
- Programme details were still listed as under construction when the date went up — confirm before travelling.
- Good for families, and easy to combine with the farm's holiday tree and wreath sale on the same grounds.
- Farm membership is worth it if you plan to return during the winter light run.
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Common questions
Where exactly is Queens Farm?
73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Glen Oaks, eastern Queens, on a 47-acre historic farm site.
Is the tree lighting ticketed?
The farm has published the date but not yet the ticketing or pricing details — check queensfarm.org closer to the day.
Is anything else happening on the farm then?
Yes — the winter light run and the holiday tree and wreath sale both overlap with this date on the same grounds.
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