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FEATURED EVENTS

August: Glow Where You Go! at CMOM

New York is sizzling and sparkling this summer! Take the sunshine wherever you go with a month of fun and art inspired by the sun. Make art that glitters, explore the sunny side of science, and light up your creativity.
Dates: 
08/21/2026
08/22/2026
08/23/2026
Activity Times Differ- Please check CMOM website
Location: 
Children's Museum Of Manhattan, West 83rd Street, New York, NY, USA
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Taiwan: A World of Orchids 2026 at Queens Botanical Garden

Taiwan: A World of Orchids returns to Queens Botanical Garden for a thirteenth year — this time with a new, immersive installation and rare orchid species from the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association. In addition to vibrant orchid displays and installations by Taiwanese artists, guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on cultural programming, including workshops on Ikebana, jelly flower art, dough figurine art, and orchid care, plus traditional tea ceremonies, and a Chinese diabolo demonstration.
Dates: 
08/22/2026
08/23/2026
10 am
Location: 
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355, United States
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Capes, Crowns & Carnival at Queens Center

Get ready for a day of family-friendly fun at Queens Center’s Capes, Crowns & Carnival event! Join us for an epic Back-to-School Bash where every child can be a superhero, a princess or both. Bring the family and celebrate the start of the school year with an unforgettable day of festive fun at Queens Center!
Dates: 
08/26/2026
11 am - 3 pm
Location: 
Queens Center, 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373, United States
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Annual Honey Harvest Festival at Voelker Orth Museum

Get the buzz on bees! Don’t miss the annual celebration of all things honeybees! The bees are busy in the summer and honey harvest time arrives in August. There will be informative, fun, and tasty activities for all ages. Meet beekeeper Belinda Hester and see how she harvests honey. Make bee-inspired art, sample different types of honey, and learn what it takes to make a bee-friendly garden. Enjoy our house punch and yummy snacks.
Dates: 
08/26/2026
1:00- 3:30pm
Location: 
Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354, United States
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