Category: things-to-do

LIC dispensary to host infused mocktail competition with local bars on June 5

  May 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re more into Mary Jane than Bloody Mary, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for the neighborhood’s first-ever Infused Mocktail Battle Royale—hosted by Trends LIC dispensary and featuring some of Long Island City’s most beloved bars. Set to take place on Thursday, June 5, from 6–9… Read more »

Astoria’s Chateau Le Woof to host Pledge Kindness Pet Parade May 17

May. 9, 2025 By jmilitello May 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get your pooches primped and red-carpet ready for the Pledge Kindness Pet Parade, hosted by Chateau Le Woof and FarmKind, on Saturday, May 17, in Astoria. The event held at Chateau Le Woof at 31-01 Vernon Blvd., offers a festive and photo-worthy afternoon…

NY Hall of Science debuts CityWorks, its largest exhibition in over a decade

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May. 9, 2025 By Bill Parry The New York Hall of Science in Corona opened its largest interactive exhibition in more than a decade on Saturday, May 3. The exhibition explores the often invisible inner workings of the built urban environment. CityWorks is housed in a 6,000 square foot gallery, and the exhibit was…

Afternoon tea meets floral charm at Ora La Casa De Las Flores in Sunnyside

May. 7, 2025 By jmilitello May 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Ora La Casa De Las Flores offers a thoughtful way to celebrate: its signature afternoon tea experience, set in a floral café that’s been quietly enchanting Sunnyside for weeks. Located at 42-08 43rd Ave., the half-florist,…

Beyond brunch: Unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Queens

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May. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello With Mother’s Day just over a week away, there’s still plenty of time to plan something meaningful in Queens to celebrate the special women in your life. While brunch or dinner is always a classic choice, there are also unique and memorable ways to mark the occasion with…

Queens Taste returns May 13 with 50+ vendors at New York Hall of Science

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May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council announced this week that Queens Taste 2025, the borough’s signature culinary and networking celebration, will take place on Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Now…

Explore Queens on foot during Jane’s Walk this weekend

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Apr. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens residents and visitors will get a chance to explore the borough like never before during Jane’s Walk Weekend, a global celebration of urban life through free, volunteer-led walking tours taking place Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Organized by the Municipal Art Society of New…