#1
Flushing, QueensFri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend
The Station
Northeastern Chinese barbecue with table grilling, newly opened in Flushing.
One Weekend Only
Things to Do in Queens the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Queens the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 29 picks, refreshed weekly.
29 picks · checked Sep 7
29 picks
Flushing, Queens#1Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, open this weekend · One Weekend Only
Flushing, QueensThe Station
Northeastern Chinese barbecue with table grilling, newly opened in Flushing.
#2
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, QueensSaturday 12pm–2pm
5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
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#2Saturday 12pm–2pm · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, Queens5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
#3
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensSaturday 8am–11am
Awesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
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#3Saturday 8am–11am · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensAwesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
#4
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensSaturday 10am–3pm
Its My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
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#4Saturday 10am–3pm · One Day Only
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensIts My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
#5
Springfield Park: Trails, QueensSaturday 9am–3pm
Alexander K. Griffin Foundation 1.5 Mile WalkRun
A memorial 1.5-mile walk/run through Springfield Park's trails — the Alexander K. Griffin Foundation gathers Queens to move for a mission.
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#5Saturday 9am–3pm · One Day Only
Springfield Park: Trails, QueensAlexander K. Griffin Foundation 1.5 Mile WalkRun
A memorial 1.5-mile walk/run through Springfield Park's trails — the Alexander K. Griffin Foundation gathers Queens to move for a mission.
#6
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 116th Street Island, QueensSunday 8am–12pm
Catch A Cure Family 5K Walkrun
A family 5K for a cure on the Rockaway boardwalk — walk or run the oceanfront course and fund the fight, strollers welcome.
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#6Sunday 8am–12pm · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 116th Street Island, QueensCatch A Cure Family 5K Walkrun
A family 5K for a cure on the Rockaway boardwalk — walk or run the oceanfront course and fund the fight, strollers welcome.
#7
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensSaturday · 2026-10-03 19:00:00
Geese
Geese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#7Saturday · 2026-10-03 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese
Geese has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensFriday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#8Friday · 2026-10-02 19:00:00 · Limited Run
Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, QueensGeese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#9
35th Ave between 82nd & 81st St, QueensSat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 5:00 PM
Methodist Flea market
A church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
Sidewalk SaleQueens
#9Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 5:00 PM · Limited Run
35th Ave between 82nd & 81st St, QueensMethodist Flea market
A church-run flea market takes over 35th Avenue in Jackson Heights — secondhand finds, household goods and a very Queens sidewalk crowd.
#10
Cunningham Park: Parking Lot 1 - Union TP and 196 PL, QueensSun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 PM
Cunningham Park Farmers' Market
Eastern Queens gets its Sunday produce run in Cunningham Park's lot at Union Turnpike, with regional farm stands from 9am.
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#10Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 PM · Limited Run
Cunningham Park: Parking Lot 1 - Union TP and 196 PL, QueensCunningham Park Farmers' Market
Eastern Queens gets its Sunday produce run in Cunningham Park's lot at Union Turnpike, with regional farm stands from 9am.
#11
Parsons Blvd between Jamaica & Archer Ave, QueensSun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM to Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM
Boombox in Jamaica
Downtown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
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#11Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM to Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM · Limited Run
Parsons Blvd between Jamaica & Archer Ave, QueensBoombox in Jamaica
Downtown Jamaica's sidewalk gets a soundtrack — Boombox brings music and programming to Parsons Boulevard between Jamaica and Archer.
#12
34th Ave between 93rd & 94th St, QueensSun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 PM
Afterschool Fun
Kids' 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.
Open Street Partner EventQueens
#12Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
34th Ave between 93rd & 94th St, QueensAfterschool Fun
Kids' 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.
#13
Queens Blvd between 69th & 70th Ave, QueensSun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM
Forest Hills Greenmarket Sunday
Regional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
Farmers MarketQueens
#13Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM · Recurring Weekly
Queens Blvd between 69th & 70th Ave, QueensForest Hills Greenmarket Sunday
Regional farm produce, baked goods and flowers come to Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills — a fresh Sunday market run.
#14
Torsney Playground: Torsney Playground - Whole Park, QueensSat, Oct 3, 6:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 PM
GrowNYC @ Lou Lodati Playground
Tristate farmers line Skillman Avenue beside Lou Lodati Park — Terhune Orchards fruit, Ballards honey, fresh-caught fish, all free to browse.
QueensLimited Run
#14Sat, Oct 3, 6:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Torsney Playground: Torsney Playground - Whole Park, QueensGrowNYC @ Lou Lodati Playground
Tristate farmers line Skillman Avenue beside Lou Lodati Park — Terhune Orchards fruit, Ballards honey, fresh-caught fish, all free to browse.
#15
CC Moore Homestead Playground: Performance Area, QueensSun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM to Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 PM
Preserve culture
Two evening hours of cultural programming on the performance area at CC Moore Homestead Playground, Elmhurst's park on Broadway — free.
QueensLimited Run
#15Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM to Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
CC Moore Homestead Playground: Performance Area, QueensPreserve culture
Two evening hours of cultural programming on the performance area at CC Moore Homestead Playground, Elmhurst's park on Broadway — free.
#16
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensSat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM
Cardio Punch
A free boxing-inspired cardio workout on the Rockaway boardwalk, ocean-air fitness on the Queens beachfront.
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#16Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM · Limited Run
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensCardio Punch
A free boxing-inspired cardio workout on the Rockaway boardwalk, ocean-air fitness on the Queens beachfront.
#17
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Around the Unisphere, QueensFridays through Oct 10
Camping at the Unisphere
Pitch a tent beneath the Unisphere: NYC Parks' overnight family campout brings s'mores and starlit skies to Flushing Meadows' iconic globe.
QueensLimited Run
#17Fridays through Oct 10 · Limited Run
Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Around the Unisphere, QueensCamping at the Unisphere
Pitch a tent beneath the Unisphere: NYC Parks' overnight family campout brings s'mores and starlit skies to Flushing Meadows' iconic globe.
#18
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensFri, Oct 2, 6:00 PM to Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM
Fit Club Circuit Training
An 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.
QueensLimited Run
#18Fri, Oct 2, 6:00 PM to Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensFit Club Circuit Training
An 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.
#19
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensSeptember 24, 2026 - February 8, 2027Free
Teresa Margolles: En el lugar de los hechos (At the Scene)
Three decades of Margolles's work on violence and its residue fills MoMA PS1's third floor, including a new commission.
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#19September 24, 2026 - February 8, 2027 · Limited Run
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, QueensTeresa Margolles: En el lugar de los hechos (At the Scene)
Three decades of Margolles's work on violence and its residue fills MoMA PS1's third floor, including a new commission.
#20
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensFriday · 2026-10-02 20:00:00
Santiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour
Santiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#20Friday · 2026-10-02 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSantiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour
Santiago Cruz: Sigo En Pie Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#21
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSunday · 2026-10-04 20:00:00
SexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour
SexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#21Sunday · 2026-10-04 20:00:00 · Limited Run
Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Avenue, QueensSexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour
SexBomb Get, Get Aw! US Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#22
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensSaturday · 2026-10-04 10:00am$10 – $25
Agriculture Fair
Agriculture Fair has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#22Saturday · 2026-10-04 10:00am · One Weekend Only
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensAgriculture Fair
Agriculture Fair has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#23
79th St between Northern & 34th Ave, QueensSun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM
Jackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday
Fresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
Farmers MarketQueens
#23Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM · Recurring Weekly
79th St between Northern & 34th Ave, QueensJackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday
Fresh regional produce and local goods come to 79th Street in diverse, food-loving Jackson Heights every Sunday.
#24
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensMay 11, 2026 – April 30, 2027Free
Homecoming: Chakaia Booker
Chakaia Booker's shredded-tyre sculpture stands on the East River lawn at Socrates, free and open every day until sunset.
FreeArtOutdoor
#24May 11, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Limited Run
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, QueensHomecoming: Chakaia Booker
Chakaia Booker's shredded-tyre sculpture stands on the East River lawn at Socrates, free and open every day until sunset.
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