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What’s Happening This Weekend in Northeast Queens?!

All the best family activities to check out this weekend in our area!

August 28, 2026

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close. Enjoy the fun activities Northeast Queens has in store for you on the second to last weekend before school starts up again! 

Please head over to our event calendar for any links to tickets or registration. And also convenient directions to all the events listed.

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Friday, August 28th 


US Open Media Day

Hear from the biggest stars in Tennis as they are interviewed at Arthur Ashe Stadium! 

Make sure to register for your Free Fan Week Access Pass


The U.S. Open Block Party

Come down to the Fountain Plaza for a dynamic, festival-style celebration and an unforgettable evening of good music and fun on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. DJ D-Nice returns once again with opener Natasha Diggs to spin the tunes and bring the party vibes.

Make sure you register for your FREE Fan Week Access Pass!


K-Pop Demon Hunters Parents Night Out at My Gym of Queens

Drop the kids off for an unforgettable night of K-Pop dancing, games, music, activities & SO much fun while you enjoy 3 hours to yourself! 🥳💗


Summer Artist Party at Flushing Town Hall

Free headshots for artists, live music, art activations & the debut of Queens Culture Connect


Irish Heritage Night with the Mets at Monagan and Fitzgeralds 

$150 pp gets you open bar and apps, an irish heritage jersey, an on field photo + LIRR round trip from Bayside to Citifield!


Outdoor Movie Night at Grace Church in Whitestone  

7:30PM  Movie TBD

Bring chairs drinks and snacks! 


Saturday, August 29th


St Mel’s Farmers Market

All of the amazing vendors and artisans plus create your own mini bud vase!


Design Lab at NYSCI

Take risks, share ideas, and get new perspectives on engineering and design through design challenges, raw materials, and opportunities to engineer solutions to real-world problems.

  • Reminder: parking is closed during the US Open


Karaoke Night at The Terrace Inn Bar and Grill

9PM 20-05 Francis Lewis Blvd, Whitestone

End August with Karaoke!

Pinocchio and Geppetto‘s Big Apple Adventure at Crocheron Park

In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention, going as far as creating a robot friend in the form of Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as they tour around classic locales, from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park to the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the hijinks they get into along the way.


Sunday, August 30th

Cunningham Park Farmers Market

Goods from local farmers, artisans, bakeries and eateries


Radio Daze Free Concert at Francis Lewis Park

Bring your chair and blanket and refreshment of choice to enjoy some awesome 80s music to close out the summer concert series at Francis Lewis Park! Presented by Friends of Francis Lewis Park and We Love Whitestone


Corn Fest at The Queens County Farm Museum

Corny games, maze, hayrides, music and food!


Dolly Parton Sunday at OSP Bayside

2-3PM Dolly Parton songs and Dolly themed drinks! 


Watercolor Workshop at Queens Botanical Gardens

Theme is Orchids! Plus free admission to the gardens! 



Design Lab at tNYSCI

Take risks, share ideas, and get new perspectives on engineering and design through design challenges, raw materials, and opportunities to engineer solutions to real-world problems.

  • Reminder: parking is closed during the US Open

Shredding Event at the Poppenhusen Instute

Bring all of your documents that need shredding!


Some additional notes:

Don’t forget to support the Little Neck Douglaston Youth Club by shopping at Dick’s sporting goods in Roosevelt Field this weekend and enjoy 20% off! Scan Coupon attached to this article! 


Dunkin’ Donuts is giving out free mini tennis ball cans with a purchase of three munchkins on Sunday, August 30!