The best things to do in Queens the weekend of Sep 5–6, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
33 picks · checked Aug 12
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThird-round singles inside Arthur Ashe, the largest tennis stadium in the world, with grounds access to Armstrong and the outer courts.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThird-round singles inside Arthur Ashe, the largest tennis stadium in the world, with grounds access to Armstrong and the outer courts.
Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, QueensSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRauw Alejandro headlines the global debut of Red Bull Chapters, a three-act show tracing his past, present and future at Forest Hills Stadium.
Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, QueensSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRauw Alejandro headlines the global debut of Red Bull Chapters, a three-act show tracing his past, present and future at Forest Hills Stadium.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA grounds pass opens Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and every outer court for third-round singles and doubles at Flushing Meadows.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA grounds pass opens Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and every outer court for third-round singles and doubles at Flushing Meadows.
34th Avenue Open Street, Jackson Heights, QueensDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnicycle basketball, races and a learn-to-ride area take over 34th Avenue's mile-plus open street in Jackson Heights for the festival's 17th year.
34th Avenue Open Street, Jackson Heights, QueensDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnicycle basketball, races and a learn-to-ride area take over 34th Avenue's mile-plus open street in Jackson Heights for the festival's 17th year.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Astoria, QueensCastIronSeasoner · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free drop-in Vinyasa class on the lawn at Socrates Sculpture Park, no registration, with the East River and the skyline behind you.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Astoria, QueensCastIronSeasoner · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free drop-in Vinyasa class on the lawn at Socrates Sculpture Park, no registration, with the East River and the skyline behind you.
Rockaway Beach, Beach 67th Street, Rockaway Beach, QueensHarrison Leong · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSix sculptural ping-pong tables sit in the sand at Rockaway Beach, including a walnut sea monster swallowing a salvaged aluminum boat.
Rockaway Beach, Beach 67th Street, Rockaway Beach, QueensHarrison Leong · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSix sculptural ping-pong tables sit in the sand at Rockaway Beach, including a walnut sea monster swallowing a salvaged aluminum boat.
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QUEENS BOULEVARD between 69 ROAD and 70 AVENUE, QueensRegional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
QUEENS BOULEVARD between 69 ROAD and 70 AVENUE, QueensRegional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
34 AVENUE between 93 STREET and 94 STREET, QueensKids' programming on the 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights, the 26-block car-free corridor that turned a Queens road into a linear park.
34 AVENUE between 93 STREET and 94 STREET, QueensKids' programming on the 34th Avenue open street in Jackson Heights, the 26-block car-free corridor that turned a Queens road into a linear park.
PARSONS BOULEVARD between JAMAICA AVENUE and ARCHER AVENUE, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDowntown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
PARSONS BOULEVARD between JAMAICA AVENUE and ARCHER AVENUE, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDowntown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
35 AVENUE between 82 STREET and 81 STREET, QueensA church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
35 AVENUE between 82 STREET and 81 STREET, QueensA church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
Forest Park: Overlook-Softball-01, QueensFree beginner yoga in Forest Park — a no-experience-needed Shape Up NYC class near the Overlook; just bring a mat and water.
Forest Park: Overlook-Softball-01, QueensFree beginner yoga in Forest Park — a no-experience-needed Shape Up NYC class near the Overlook; just bring a mat and water.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensA free boxing-inspired cardio workout on the Rockaway boardwalk, ocean-air fitness on the Queens beachfront.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensA free boxing-inspired cardio workout on the Rockaway boardwalk, ocean-air fitness on the Queens beachfront.
Hunter's Point South Park: Hunter's Point South Park, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree morning yoga on the lawn at Hunter's Point South Park, with the entire Midtown skyline standing across the East River.
Hunter's Point South Park: Hunter's Point South Park, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree morning yoga on the lawn at Hunter's Point South Park, with the entire Midtown skyline standing across the East River.
Cunningham Park: Parking Lot 1 - Union TP and 196 PL , QueensEastern Queens gets its Sunday produce run in Cunningham Park's lot at Union Turnpike, with regional farm stands from 9am.
Cunningham Park: Parking Lot 1 - Union TP and 196 PL , QueensEastern Queens gets its Sunday produce run in Cunningham Park's lot at Union Turnpike, with regional farm stands from 9am.
Torsney Playground: Torsney Playground - Whole Park, QueensTristate farmers line Skillman Avenue beside Lou Lodati Park — Terhune Orchards fruit, Ballards honey, fresh-caught fish, all free to browse.
Torsney Playground: Torsney Playground - Whole Park, QueensTristate farmers line Skillman Avenue beside Lou Lodati Park — Terhune Orchards fruit, Ballards honey, fresh-caught fish, all free to browse.
Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing, QueensEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMeet the beekeeper who tends Queens Botanical Garden's hives, then taste your way through apples and honey at the harvest celebration.
Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing, QueensEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMeet the beekeeper who tends Queens Botanical Garden's hives, then taste your way through apples and honey at the harvest celebration.
Citi Field, Flushing, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Mets host the Giants at Citi Field in an afternoon start, one 7 train stop past the US Open grounds in Flushing Meadows.
Citi Field, Flushing, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Mets host the Giants at Citi Field in an afternoon start, one 7 train stop past the US Open grounds in Flushing Meadows.
Torsney Playground: Handball-01, QueensFree Cardio Sculpt at Woodside's Torsney Playground — strength-and-cardio circuits from NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
Torsney Playground: Handball-01, QueensFree Cardio Sculpt at Woodside's Torsney Playground — strength-and-cardio circuits from NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensAn outdoor circuit training hour at Bay Terrace Playground in northeast Queens, timed for the cooler end of the day — free and open to whoever turns up.
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensAn outdoor circuit training hour at Bay Terrace Playground in northeast Queens, timed for the cooler end of the day — free and open to whoever turns up.
Melrose Ballroom, Astoria, QueensGrammy-nominated Mexico City band Elefante plays an 18-and-over late show at Melrose Ballroom, billed on some listings as Elefante en Queens.
Melrose Ballroom, Astoria, QueensGrammy-nominated Mexico City band Elefante plays an 18-and-over late show at Melrose Ballroom, billed on some listings as Elefante en Queens.
Louis Armstrong Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThird-round night tennis inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, the tournament's second show court, with a retractable roof and its own ticket.
Louis Armstrong Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThird-round night tennis inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, the tournament's second show court, with a retractable roof and its own ticket.
79 STREET between NORTHERN BOULEVARD and 34 AVENUE, QueensFresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
79 STREET between NORTHERN BOULEVARD and 34 AVENUE, QueensFresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJohn Morse takes a slot on the free East River lawn at Socrates Sculpture Park, one of four installations sharing the waterfront site this season.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsJohn Morse takes a slot on the free East River lawn at Socrates Sculpture Park, one of four installations sharing the waterfront site this season.
Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe Golden Lion winner turns two days of gatherings at the Queens Museum into a multi-screen installation built around the human voice.
Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe Golden Lion winner turns two days of gatherings at the Queens Museum into a multi-screen installation built around the human voice.
