The best things to do in Queens the weekend of Sep 11–13, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
46 picks · checked Aug 26
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe men's title closes the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium on the final Sunday.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe men's title closes the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium on the final Sunday.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSteven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMen's semifinals and the women's doubles final under the roof at Arthur Ashe — the last step before the finals.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSteven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMen's semifinals and the women's doubles final under the roof at Arthur Ashe — the last step before the finals.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
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Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensUnreal and RUSH's first full-venue, day-into-night Knockdown Center takeover: Winson and a KUKO b2b by day, acid-techno duo 999999999 headlining the night.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensUnreal and RUSH's first full-venue, day-into-night Knockdown Center takeover: Winson and a KUKO b2b by day, acid-techno duo 999999999 headlining the night.
The Noguchi Museum, Long Island City, QueensWmpearl · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsIsamu Noguchi's own LIC museum reframes his stone, steel and paper works around the city that shaped him — a serene sculpture garden at its heart.
The Noguchi Museum, Long Island City, QueensWmpearl · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsIsamu Noguchi's own LIC museum reframes his stone, steel and paper works around the city that shaped him — a serene sculpture garden at its heart.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensThe rage-rap originator headlines Maspeth's cavernous warehouse venue night, with doors at 6 p.m. and tickets from about $38 on DICE.
Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensThe rage-rap originator headlines Maspeth's cavernous warehouse venue night, with doors at 6 p.m. and tickets from about $38 on DICE.
Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights, QueensDiversity Plaza becomes NYC's biggest Himalayan food festival for one Sunday: 30+ vendors slinging $1 momos, live music and dance and a crawler-wide vote for the Momo Championship Belt.
Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights, QueensDiversity Plaza becomes NYC's biggest Himalayan food festival for one Sunday: 30+ vendors slinging $1 momos, live music and dance and a crawler-wide vote for the Momo Championship Belt.
Woodside Avenue, 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWoodside Avenue closes from 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue for Queens' big Saturday street festival — vendor rows and food stalls in the heart of Little Manila, right on the 7 line.
Woodside Avenue, 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWoodside Avenue closes from 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue for Queens' big Saturday street festival — vendor rows and food stalls in the heart of Little Manila, right on the 7 line.
Junction Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue to 35th Avenue, Corona, QueensCorona's big annual street fair takes over Junction Boulevard from Roosevelt to 35th Avenue on US Open men's-final Sunday — a Latin-flavored boulevard of food, music and vendor rows.
Junction Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue to 35th Avenue, Corona, QueensCorona's big annual street fair takes over Junction Boulevard from Roosevelt to 35th Avenue on US Open men's-final Sunday — a Latin-flavored boulevard of food, music and vendor rows.
118th St between 95th & 101st Ave, QueensA festive Sikh celebration featuring processions, music and spiritual joy in Queens.
118th St between 95th & 101st Ave, QueensA festive Sikh celebration featuring processions, music and spiritual joy in Queens.
3551 69th St, QueensQueens celebrates Central American heritage with parade floats, music and community pride.
3551 69th St, QueensQueens celebrates Central American heritage with parade floats, music and community pride.
BASEMENT, Maspeth, QueensBoris Mindzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBoris plays BASEMENT on the Saturday of US Open finals weekend.
BASEMENT, Maspeth, QueensBoris Mindzak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, QueensA neighborhood gathers for a solemn walking memorial, honoring loss with collective witness and remembrance.
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, QueensA neighborhood gathers for a solemn walking memorial, honoring loss with collective witness and remembrance.
14-25 Beach Channel Dr, QueensA gathering in Queens devoted to solidarity and collective voice.
14-25 Beach Channel Dr, QueensA gathering in Queens devoted to solidarity and collective voice.
Nowadays, Ridgewood, QueensEamon Harkin and Justin Carter's long-running open-air dance party fills the Nowadays yard from mid-afternoon until just after dark.
Nowadays, Ridgewood, QueensEamon Harkin and Justin Carter's long-running open-air dance party fills the Nowadays yard from mid-afternoon until just after dark.
The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, QueensThe Noguchi Museum restages Isamu Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale — glowing Akari light sculptures and carved stone reunited in his own garden museum.
The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, QueensThe Noguchi Museum restages Isamu Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale — glowing Akari light sculptures and carved stone reunited in his own garden museum.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensA day-long celebration honoring Yemoja at Rockaway Beach draws dancers, drummers and spiritual seekers.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensA day-long celebration honoring Yemoja at Rockaway Beach draws dancers, drummers and spiritual seekers.
149-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd, QueensCyclists race against the clock in a breezy early-morning time trial on Rockaway Beach.
149-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd, QueensCyclists race against the clock in a breezy early-morning time trial on Rockaway Beach.
Kissena Park: Kissena Park, QueensBeginners explore the small creatures thriving in Queens—perfect for curious kids.
Kissena Park: Kissena Park, QueensBeginners explore the small creatures thriving in Queens—perfect for curious kids.
Juniper Valley Park: Picnic Area 01, QueensRagesoss · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSpread your picnic across Queens' Juniper Valley Park for a full afternoon outdoors.
Juniper Valley Park: Picnic Area 01, QueensRagesoss · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Vatican Pavillion , QueensReligious observance held in the historic Vatican Pavilion at Flushing Meadows.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Vatican Pavillion , QueensReligious observance held in the historic Vatican Pavilion at Flushing Meadows.
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