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Shark Party at New York Aquarium

Join us for a fin-tastic celebration of sharks! It’s o-fish-al! Sharks are jawsome! Find out why at the New York Aquarium's Shark Party this summer. Raise your shark smarts with fin-credible family-friendly activities and fun, including Wildlife Theater, costumed characters, parades, crafts, games, and more!
Dates: 
07/18/2026
07/19/2026
07/25/2026
11am - 4:30pm
Location: 
New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
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The Science of Sunflowers - Queens County Farm Museum

Discover the magic of sunflowers in this fun, hands-on program for kids and adults alike! Learn how these golden giants follow the sun across the sky through the amazing science of heliotropism, and uncover the fascinating myths from ancient Greece that first celebrated the sunflower’s devotion to the light. After diving into the science and stories, let your creativity bloom with a sunflower-inspired art project to take home. Whether you’re a curious kid, a lifelong learner, or just love sunflowers, this program is the perfect mix of history, ecology, and creativity — all set on the farm.
Dates: 
08/01/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Location:

73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park, NY, 11004-1129
United States

Phone:

(718) 347-3276

Queens Jazz Trail Concert: VINCENT HERRING & STEVE TURRE

Experience the vibrant legacy of jazz in the heart of Queens this summer! Inspired by the iconic Queens Jazz Trail Map, this free concert series brings the borough’s rich jazz history to life in beautiful community parks—where legends like Armstrong, Coltrane, Fitzgerald, and more once called home. Presented by Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Flushing Town Hall, and Louis Armstrong House Museum in partnership with NYC Parks, the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series honors Queens’ extraordinary jazz legacy and community spirit.
Dates: 
07/16/2026
7 pm
Location: 
Baisley Pond Park, Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY, USA
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Summer at the Library: Dinotastic Discovery - East Elmhurst Library

Become a paleontologist at East Elmhurst library! Dig for a dinosaur, dissect an owl pellet for bones, learn about different dinosaurs through paint-by-stickers, and participate in arts & crafts about Earth's distant giants! Each week you will get to enjoy a different activity that brings everyone closer to unlocking the mysteries of dinosaurs.
Dates: 
07/21/2026
07/28/2026
08/11/2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: 
Queens Public Library at East Elmhurst, 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369, United States
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Summer at the Library: America 250: The Evolution of New York City - Ridgewood Library

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, come learn how shelters evolved from Native American dwellings to present-day skyscrapers. Create a 3D timeline featuring structures of different eras.
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/07/2026
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: 
Queens Public Library at Ridgewood, 20-12 Madison Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385, United States
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34th Ave Open Streets - Lewis Latimer House

This summer, the Lewis Latimer House is joining the 34th Ave Open Streets in Jackson Heights! Join our educators to learn about Lewis Latimer and explore design, circuitry and art with our STEAM activities! Open Streets will also feature an exciting range of programs, activities, games and workshops for all ages.
Dates: 
07/16/2026
07/23/2026
07/30/2026
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 
93-11 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA
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Movies Under the Stars: Wicked: For Good (2025) - Little Bay Park

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North.
Dates: 
07/17/2026
8:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Location: 
Hockey Rink in Little Bay Park
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