Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend

Plan your family's best weekend yet in Queens!

By NYMetroParents Staff September 22, 2021

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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Editor's Picks for This Weekend

SKATEROBICS 'Everything Roller Skating': Sunday Funday FREE

WHEN: Jun. 20 - Oct. 31, Sundays, 2-7pm
WHERE: St. Albans Memorial Park, Merrick Blvd., St. Albans, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Skate, dance or just listen to the music at this family event. WANT TO GO? 347-252-9618.
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Out of Bounds: Mountain Adventure 3D

WHEN: Jul. 3 - Oct. 15, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, daily
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Discover the crucial role mountains play in our everyday lives and for the world, while witnessing the most spectacular snowboard action ever brought to the giant screen! WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children, plus museum admission $16; $13 ages 2-17, college students with ID, and seniors 62 and older. 718-699-0005.
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Alley Pond Park Adventure Course: Free Sunday Programs FREE

WHEN: Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, Sundays, 9:30am and 1pm
WHERE: Alley Pond Park, Little Neck Bay, L.I.E., Union Tpk, bet. Springfield Blvd, Douglaston Pkwy, Hanford St, Oakland Gardens, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Have fun outdoors while learning team-building skills! WANT TO GO?
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The Amazing Maize Maze

WHEN: Sep. 17 - Oct. 30, Fridays, 12–4:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 11am–4:30pm; Monday, Oct 11th: 11am–4:30pm
WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Don't just see Andy Warhol's Cow at Queens Farm, walk through it! WANT TO GO? $12; $8 (ages 4–11); FREE for ages 3 and younger. 718-347-3276.
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UniverSoul Circus

WHEN: Sep. 18 - Oct. 11, Saturdays, 12pm, 4pm, and 7:30pm; Sundays, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm; Tuesdays-Fridays, 7pm
WHERE: Roy Wilkins Park, 177th St & Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: UniverSoul Circus embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of urban pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. WANT TO GO? $33-$58.50.
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Movie Night: Monsters, Inc.

WHEN: Friday, Sep. 24, 7:30-10:45pm
WHERE: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monsters, Inc. and make a monster craft activity before the movie. WANT TO GO? $50 family of 4; $25 per couple; $15 adult; $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; Members: $35 per family of 4; $25 per couple $10; $8 $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; free for children 3 and younger. 718-886-3800.
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Greek Festival on the Harbor

WHEN: Sep. 24 - 26, Friday, 4-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-8pm
WHERE: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

This weekend-long festival features live music and entertainment, a midway with carnival rides and games for all ages, fantastic food including a wide selection of Greek specialties, craft and retail vendors, flea market, fireworks on Saturday night, and much more! Free parking.

WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods and rides. 516-944-3180.
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Insectageddon FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 25, 1-3pm
WHERE: The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: This event celebrates Insects on the High Line and seeks to raise awareness for our interconnectedness with the insect world. WANT TO GO? 718-359-6227.
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NYSoM Superhero Festival 2021 FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 25, 2-6pm
WHERE: Evergreen Park, St. Felix Ave. & 60th Pl., next to P.S. 68 in Queens, Ridgewood, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate your favorite superheros, anime, and video game heros. WANT TO GO? 212-333-5252.
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Animal Tales: The Greedy Python

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 25, 10:30-11:45am
WHERE: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT:

Enjoy story time at APEC with a silly book illustrated by Eric Carle. Examine a snake skeleton, snake shed, and real snake skin. Live animal guests will include two snake species-a ball python and corn snake. Children will also make a snake craft and take an outdoor nature walk. ONE adult per child. Masks must be worn by all adults and children for the entire program. Adults must show proof of vaccination in order to enter the building. Spots are limited. Ages:3-5 (with one adult)

WANT TO GO? $24 . 718-229-4000.
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Screening of The Great Muppet Caper

WHEN: Sep. 25 - Oct. 1, Saturday, 1pm; Friday, 2pm
WHERE: Museum of the Moving Image , 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Go on an adventure with Kermit, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo as they come to the rescue of Miss Piggy. WANT TO GO? $15; $11 seniors & students; $9 youth (ages 3–17); free or discounted for members. 718-429-2579.
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Annual Fall Festival FREE

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 25, 12-4pm
WHERE: Kissena Corridor Park, 45th Ave and Colden Street, Flushing, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:

Join New York City Councilman Peter Koo, Glow Foundation, Dept. of Parks and NYPD in This Year’s Annual Fall Festival featuring free rides, games, entertainment, popcorn, cotton candy and amazing performances!

WANT TO GO? 718-888-8747.
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Even More Weekend Fun

Woodland Adventures: Moss Madness!

WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 25, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore a different aspect of forest life through community art projects, story time, craft activities, and scavenger hunts! WANT TO GO? FREE with admission: $6; $4 seniors 62 and older, students with ID; $2 ages 4-12; free for members and children 3 and younger. 718-886-3800.
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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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