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FEATURED EVENTS

Juneteenth Storytelling Celebration with April Armstrong

On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. Juneteenth, as it's now known, is celebrated annually to honor the end of legal enslavement in the United States and a tradition of gathering, remembering, and telling the truth and stories about how we arrived in this moment. Flushing Town Hall marks the holiday with an evening of storytelling and song led by April Armstrong, actress, singer, and National Storytelling Network award winner whose work has long centered the histories and voices of the African diaspora. Armstrong draws on folk traditions, spirituals, and the oral storytelling forms that have carried Black history across generations. She will be joined by a trio of musicians: Mario E. Sprouse (piano/keyboard), Ayodele Maakheru (guitar and banjo), and Napoleon Revels-Bey (drums). All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
Dates: 
06/19/2026
7 pm
Location: 
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354, United States
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The 44th Annual Mermaid Parade - Coney Island

Founded in 1983, the Mermaid Parade pays tribute to a century of Coney Island ingenuity, revelry, and pageantry by celebrating the artistic vision of the masses. With everything from a crowned King Neptune and Queen Mermaid, fantastical sea creatures and mer-folk, marching bands and dancing groups, to baby strollers and mechanized floats, it showcases the creativity of individuals from the five boroughs and beyond. It opens the summer with a true celebration of incredible art, NYC’s entrepreneurial spirit, and our community pride. It also ensures a successful summer season by drawing hundreds of thousands of people to the amusement area, providing an economic boost to local businesses.
Dates: 
06/20/2026
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Location: 
Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
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9th Annual Independence Day Celebration - Fort Totten Park

The Bayside Historical Society is hosting the 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 18th, with a free concert and fireworks display by Grucci in Fort Totten Park. This year's celebration is extra special as we gear up for America's 250th birthday! It's the perfect time to celebrate in a big way and enjoy the festivities with friends and family. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics for an evening of community fun! Vending trucks will be on site with a wide variety of delicious foods. This is a non-alcohol event. All bags, coolers, backpacks, etc. will be inspected before entering the park.
Dates: 
06/18/2026
Admittance to the park will begin at 5:00PM
Location: 
Fort Totten Park
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Musicraftory with Shana

MusicCraftory with Shana is where music meets story and art! Kids sing, play instruments, move with parachutes, and create crafts—all while building early learning skills through fun, active play. MusicCraftory is an interactive, multi-sensory experience where music, movement, story, and art come together. Children sing, play instruments, move with props like parachutes and scarves, and create simple crafts inspired by the story of the day. Each class gently supports pre-academic skills such as listening, turn-taking, sequencing, language development, and following directions—all through joyful play and imagination.
Dates: 
07/12/2026
Doors at 3:30 PM, Show at 4:00 PM
Location: 
Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
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Family Ocean Adventure: Kids Yoga & Read Along with Tranquil Tribes

Dive into a magical evening of movement, story, and sound under the open sky! Join us for a heartwarming, ocean-themed journey perfect for families and little explorers. Rebecca kicks us off with calming ocean breaths and playful, sea-inspired yoga stretches—flowing like waves and stretching like curious sea creatures. Then, Mandi will read her beloved children’s book: “Avery the Axolotl”—a gentle tale of wonder, mindfulness, and staying true to yourself. The adventure continues with a soothing mini soundbath to lull busy minds into peace, followed by the highlight: the ‘Mini Sound Healers Club!’ Kids are invited to join in, touch, and play a variety of healing instruments—singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more—becoming the soundkeepers of the night. Bring your mat, a blanket, and your sense of wonder. This is connection, creativity, and calm—all in one splashy, soulful hour.
Dates: 
06/24/2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 
Hunters Point, Queens, NY, United States
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