The Best Local Community Events in Queens

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Tuesday Aug. 19, 2025

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6 – 7 pm

Performances at Athens Square, Astoria

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Thursday Aug. 21

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6 – 9 pm

An Evening of Art, Poetry and Community at Vital Art Studios Gallery

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7 – 10 pm

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Friday Aug. 22

7 – 9 pm

Stand-Up Comedy – Dan Perlman: Live in Queens

Saturday Aug. 23

2 – 5 pm

[FREE] 2nd Community Day at Glow Cultural Center

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Community
Family

Glow Cultural Center NYCFlushing

4 – 5:30 pm

Kirtan: The Power of Mantras and Sacred Chants At Here and Now Yoga

Here and Now Yoga, Wellness & Arts CollectiveFloral Park

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5:30 – 7 pm

Performances at Queensbridge Park LIC

Queensbridge ParkLong Island City

Sunday Aug. 24

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

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3 – 5 pm

“Delectable” Afternoon Tea

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6 – 7 pm

Performances at Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights

Diversity PlazaJackson Heights

Monday Aug. 25

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11 am – 2 pm

Visit BHS’s New Exhibit: From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

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11 am – 5 pm

Otis & Finn Barbershop Williamsburg Free Haircuts, Refreshments & Community Event

Otis & Finn BarbershopLong Island City

Tuesday Aug. 26

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11 am – 2 pm

Visit BHS’s New Exhibit: From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

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2 – 4 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care Jackson HeightsNew York City

Wednesday Aug. 27

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11 am – 2 pm

Visit BHS’s New Exhibit: From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

Thursday Aug. 28

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11 am – 2 pm

Visit BHS’s New Exhibit: From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

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Noon – 2 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care ElmhurstNew York City

9 – 10:30 pm

New Material Night: A Standup Comedy Show!

QED AstoriaAstoria

Friday Aug. 29

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11 am – 2 pm

Visit BHS’s New Exhibit: From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

Sunday Aug. 31

Ad for volenteer day

11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Sunday Sep. 7

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

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2 – 4 pm

4th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Attractions
Family

Shorefront Dog RunFar Rockaway

Tuesday Sep. 9

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6 – 9 pm

2025 Dancing with the Queens Stars Gala

Queens TheatreCorona

Sunday Sep. 14

10:45 am – noon

Tkiya New Year Jam

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Family
Free

Commonpoint QueensForest Hills

Ad for volenteer day

11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

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1 – 3 pm

Second Sunday Castle Tours

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

Monday Sep. 15

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8 – 11 pm

Random Strangers Jam – Free NYC Funk Rock Jam Session – 3rd Mondays 8-11pm Alewife Brewing

Alewife Brewing CompanyQueens

Saturday Sep. 20

Noon – 5 pm

FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival

Queens CollegeKew Gardens Hills

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Noon – 5 pm

Kew Gardens Community Arts Day 2025

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Art
Family

Kew Gardens Business DistrictKew Gardens

Sunday Sep. 21

Unisphere

9 – 11 am

LiveOnNY Donor Hero 5K

Flushing Meadows Corona ParkFlushing

Ad for volenteer day

11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

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