Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend

*Be sure to call venues ahead of time to make sure events are still happening in the wake of coronavirus concerns.* 

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.

ONLINE GLOBAL ARTS FOR GLOBAL KIDS I REPLAY FREE
WHEN: Jan. 11 - Mar. 11, Premieres on Mondays, 12pm then can be watched anytime
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall at Home, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT:

While their doors are temporarily closed in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing measures, Flushing Town Hall (FTH) continues to share their global arts programming online. FTH’s master Teaching Artists offer online classes, as their free series Global Arts for Global Kids I (GAGK I) returns with the original English version and four newly translated versions: Hindi (????? ??? ??????), Spanish (Leer en español), Chinese (?????) and Korean (???? ??). Students will have the opportunity to explore nine different topics every week for a total of 45 video lessons: Colombian Music, Chinese Dance, Pop-up Book Page Making, Indian Dance, Mexican Dance, African Drumming, Dance Party in the United States, Visual Signs of Gratitude, and Stories from Quarantine. Lessons are provided weekly and each week's lessons will be available every Monday on FTH’s website (can be accessed anytime) and Facebook page at 2 PM. Each video lesson will be accompanied by activity worksheets in the above mentioned languages.