Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend

Plan your family's best weekend yet in Queens!

By NYMetroParents Staff March 28, 2023

Enjoy these fun things to do this weekend with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now with our robust list of the top things to do in Queens.

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WHM Trilogy #3 – “I’m Every Woman”

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 31
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing Town Hall, Flushing Town Hall

WHAT:

Join Flushing Town Hall for the final performance in their Women’s History Month Trilogy series.

Vocalist Emilie Surtees will take the stage with her band of musicians and background vocalists for an exciting performance, honoring the music of famous female vocalists such as Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton John, and Aretha Franklin.

“I’m Every Woman” is Surtees’ expressive way of honoring female vocalists during Women’s History Month at Flushing Town Hall.

Much of the music presented in this concert was popularized by women who reached Star Status and have transitioned, such as Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Olivia Newton John, Whitney Houston, Dusty Springfield, and Loretta Lynn.

This concert will be an eclectic potpourri of great music made by great women, a music mosaic with something that everyone can enjoy.

WANT TO GO? $15; $12 Members, Seniors, & Students with ID

Barnyard Egg Hunt

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 75-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens County Farm Museum, Queens County Farm Museum

WHAT:

Hop over to the most celebrated egg hunt in Queens! Kids and their grown-ups will enjoy the thrill of this springtime tradition. Whiskers the Bunny will be ready for family photo ops and children can enjoy Bunny Hop dancing and outdoor kids’ games. Enjoy a farm-wide scavenger hunt and egg-cellent local food vendors. Visit with the farm’s animals and enjoy a hayride to top off your day. BYOB (bring your own basket) is encouraged.

Advance online tickets only as space is limited. Tickets to egg hunt area are timed. Please be careful when placing order to select your preferred time slot, as tickets cannot be transferred.

Rain or shine

WANT TO GO? $15 per person; free for ages 0-1

Inaugural Easter Bunny Hunt @ Phil Rizzuto “Smokey” Park FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park, 95 Avenue 125th St., Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park, Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park

WHAT:

The Friends of Smokey Park organization invites you to their 1st ever Bunny Hop & Easter Egg Hunt. This event is open to the Public for children ages 3 to11 years old. Snap your own selfies with the Easter Bunny. Plus, a variety of games and prizes! Advanced registration required. For additional information email [email protected]

WANT TO GO? Free

Walking Tour Series: Botanical Immigrants Tour

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Botanical Garden

WHAT:

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week and join the botanical immigrants tour to learn about the global origins of plants at Queens Botanical Garden and how they’re used in different cultures throughout the world.

WANT TO GO? $10; $8 Member

Spring Fling on Steinway FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: Steinway Street, 31st Ave. between Steinway St. & 38th St., Steinway Street, Steinway Street

WHAT:

Be there for the Spring Fling on Steinway and check out the Mobile Adoption Unit, Balloon Art, Caricature Art, Reading & drawing station, and Performances by some wonderful guests!

WANT TO GO? Free

Hands On History: April Fools!

WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 1
WHERE: King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., King Manor Museum, King Manor Museum

WHAT:

It is official: King Manor Museum is canceling all Hands On History events… APRIL FOOLS! This April Fools’ Day, come learn about some safe and fun jokes and pranks from the 19th century, harvest your own donut seeds, and make the classic Rattlesnake Eggs envelope prank! Check out the cartoon in our event graphic! From the Victorian Historian: “This cartoon is from an 1826 publication of Hone’s Table Book, a collection of satire popular with both American and British readers. The artist drew this cartoon based on an actual prank he had seen take place between a man and group of children. A caption which accompanied this cartoon repeats what the artist had heard during the prank: “Sir, there’s something out of your pocket.” “Where?” “There!” “What?” “Your hand, sir—Ah! You April fool!”” Hands on History is a FREE family program series held each first and third Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1-4pm.

WANT TO GO?

Queens Theatre’s Latin Culture and Dance Fiesta Presents “El Otro Oz”

WHEN: Sunday, Apr. 2
WHERE: Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Ave South, Queens Theatre, Queens Theatre

WHAT:

Children ages 7-12 will enjoy clicking their heels together tres veces for an hour-long transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a Latiné teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! But, when Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity.

The 3:00 PM performance will offer American Sign Language interpretation. Select seats in the left side of the theater for the best views of the interpreter.

The two shows are part of Queens Theatre’s annual Latin Culture and Dance Fiesta.

WANT TO GO? $18 or 4 for $60 with code 4FOR60

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Whether you're looking for fun things to do with your kids right here in Queens or you're itching to get out of the city with a day trip to a nearby family-friendly destination, there’s lots to do this weekend with your family in the World's Borough, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more. Check out our picks for kids' activities in Queens—you're sure to find something to do that keeps the whole family happy and having fun! Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend in Queens with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (virtual and in-person) events happening in and around your neighborhood, including family fun in Astoria, Floral Park, Flushing Meadows, Corona, Jamaica, Bayside, Woodside, Corona Park, Flushing, Long Island City, Fresh Meadows, Kew Gardens, and the Rockaways, and check out our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month! You can also find things to do around the area in our Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island roundups.

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