Family activities in Queens

73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY

November 14, 2026 Saturday 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

A family spends an hour gardening together at the farm.

$5 per show

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 15, 2026 Sunday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

In the education studio, make a small paper container that lets light through. The piece connects to Isamu Noguchi's light sculptures.

Included with admission

37-01 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 11:00 AM–12:00 AM

Hear a Veterans Day story, make a craft, and have a snack.

Children pay what they can; adults are free

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 21, 2026 Saturday 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

Look at repeated circles and curves in the sculptures, then make a collage.

$24 per family; some families are free

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 22, 2026 Sunday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Look at Isamu Noguchi's Akari light sculptures, then notice light and dark.

Nonmembers $16; some families are free

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City, NY

November 24, 2026 Tuesday 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Touch the materials, and get to know Isamu Noguchi's Akari light sculptures, plus light and dark.

Nonmembers $16; some families are free

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY

December 5, 2026 Saturday 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

A market and a social afternoon, with dance, drums, and stories.

Free admission, donation suggestedReservation needed

41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY

December 9, 2026 Wednesday 4:00 PM–5:30 PM

The shadow-puppet company 美华剧坊 tells the legend of Chang'e and Houyi with northern-style puppets. One storyteller voices the characters.

The Queens Public Library website is down for now. Call 718-990-0700 before you go.

Price not listed

86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY

December 12, 2026 Saturday 12:30 PM–1:30 PM

美华剧坊 performs this fable with traditional and modern shadow puppets. After the show, children can work the puppets.

The Queens Public Library website is down for now. Call 718-990-0700 before you go.

Price not listed

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY

Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 1:15 PM.

Make a Mexican headpiece together.

Members $5 / nonmembers $7

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY

December 12, 2026 Saturday 2:15 PM

A Christmas story about a Mexican girl who grew up in New York, with mariachi, folk dance, and ballet on stage.

Adults $15, children $8

73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens, NY

November 19, 2026–January 3, 2027. Thursday through Sunday, 5:00–10:00 PM, last entry 9:00 PM. Also open December 21–23 and December 28–30.

An outdoor night walk at the Queens farm, with Chinese-legend lanterns of silk and steel, plus live performances and food stalls.

SeasonalFrom $18

47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY

Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, last entry 4:00 PM.

Hands-on science exhibits and science activities. Children need an adult with them.

OngoingAdults $22, children $19