Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Queens the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 28 picks, refreshed weekly.
28 picks · checked Sep 7
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, QueensCostumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, QueensCostumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensA youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensA youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensSpringfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensSpringfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
Springfield Park: Trails, QueensA memorial 1.5-mile walk/run through Springfield Park's trails — the Alexander K. Griffin Foundation gathers Queens to move for a mission.
Springfield Park: Trails, QueensA memorial 1.5-mile walk/run through Springfield Park's trails — the Alexander K. Griffin Foundation gathers Queens to move for a mission.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 116th Street Island, QueensA family 5K for a cure on the Rockaway boardwalk — walk or run the oceanfront course and fund the fight, strollers welcome.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 116th Street Island, QueensA family 5K for a cure on the Rockaway boardwalk — walk or run the oceanfront course and fund the fight, strollers welcome.
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
34th Ave between 93rd & 94th St, 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.
34th Ave between 93rd & 94th St, 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 Blvd between Jamaica & Archer Ave, QueensDowntown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
Parsons Blvd between Jamaica & Archer Ave, QueensDowntown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
35th Ave between 82nd & 81st St, QueensA church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
35th Ave between 82nd & 81st St, QueensA church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
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.
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.
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.
CC Moore Homestead Playground: Performance Area, QueensTwo evening hours of cultural programming on the performance area at CC Moore Homestead Playground, Elmhurst's park on Broadway — free.
CC Moore Homestead Playground: Performance Area, QueensTwo evening hours of cultural programming on the performance area at CC Moore Homestead Playground, Elmhurst's park on Broadway — free.
Queens Blvd between 69th & 70th Ave, QueensRegional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
Queens Blvd between 69th & 70th Ave, QueensRegional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Around the Unisphere, QueensPitch a tent beneath the Unisphere: NYC Parks' overnight family campout brings s'mores and starlit skies to Flushing Meadows' iconic globe.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Around the Unisphere, QueensPitch a tent beneath the Unisphere: NYC Parks' overnight family campout brings s'mores and starlit skies to Flushing Meadows' iconic globe.
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.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensThree decades of Margolles's work on violence and its residue fills MoMA PS1's third floor, including a new commission.
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensThree decades of Margolles's work on violence and its residue fills MoMA PS1's third floor, including a new commission.
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensAgriculture Fair has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensAgriculture Fair has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSantiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSantiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
79th St between Northern & 34th Ave, QueensFresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
79th St between Northern & 34th Ave, QueensFresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSonia Boyce turns two days of Queens Museum gatherings into video, kaleidoscopic wallpaper and a Dia de Muertos altar built with the community.
Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSonia Boyce turns two days of Queens Museum gatherings into video, kaleidoscopic wallpaper and a Dia de Muertos altar built with the community.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensChakaia Booker's shredded-tyre sculpture stands on the East River lawn at Socrates, free and open every day until sunset.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensChakaia Booker's shredded-tyre sculpture stands on the East River lawn at Socrates, free and open every day until sunset.
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