Astoria Park Carnival

4-10pm

19th Street and Hoyt Avenue
Astoria Queens

Visiting the Astoria Park Carnival is a great time to kick-off your summer plans. It is a four-day summer favorite that's packed with family fun, which will include rides, games, food, and entertainment.

There is no admission fee. Just bring your family and friends aand enjoy!

More info:
http://www.centralastoria.org

Queens Green Drinks

6-9pm

Green Space Studios
37-24 24th Street, #301
Long Island City, Queens

This month Green Space & Queens Action Council are hosting Queens Green Drinks in Dutch Kills/Long Island City!

Cash bar with drink specials and complimentary light refreshments.

Learn more about Queens Action Council and Green Space Studios.

Queens is the world, Queens is the future and Queens is our favorite borough!
Queens Green Drinks (QGD) brings together green-minded groups and individuals to mingle & talk shop. With different hosts in different neighborhoods throughout Queens, NYC, QGD is the perfect opportunity to make new friends, catch up with old ones and maybe even sprout a new idea or two!

More info HERE.

Kosciuszko Bridge Meeting

6pm

47-40 21st Street
8th Floor
Hunters Point, Queens

New green space and parks are called for as part of the new Kosciuszko Bridge plan.

Attend this meeting and let the New York State Department of Transportation know that more green space is better!

More info on the project HERE though the website is not up-to-date with meeting information.

Skyline Cinema: King Kong

8:30pm

Gantry Plaza State Park
49th Avenue and Center Blvd
Hunters Point, Queens

The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy, with generous support from NESTSEEKERS presents the original "King Kong"!

Each film will be introduced by a short independent international or local film curated by the Queens World Film Festival.

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1603992499843932/

Astoria Park Carnival

4-11pm

19th Street and Hoyt Avenue
Astoria Queens

Visiting the Astoria Park Carnival is a great time to kick-off your summer plans. It is a four-day summer favorite that's packed with family fun, which will include rides, games, food, and entertainment.

There is no admission fee. Just bring your family and friends aand enjoy!

More info:
www.centralastoria.org

ASTORIA POOL OPENS FOR THE SEASON

11am to 7pm

COOL OFF AT THE POOL and take in breathtaking views of the Triborough and Hell Gate Bridges!

Pool is closed for cleaning from 3-4pm.
The pool is located in
Astoria Park at 19th Street and 23rd Drive in Astoria, Queens.

Before you go, check out the POOL RULES and other info at: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/AstoriaPark/facilities/outdoor-pools/astoria-pool) OR call: (718) 626-8620

Yoga in Astoria Park

11am

Astoria Park Pool Overlook
19th Street 24th Avenue
Astoria, Queens

The Astoria Park Alliance and the Yoga Room bring outdoor wellness to Astoria Park this summer!

Bring water, a towel/yoga mat and wear workout clothes.

More info:
www.astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com

Shoreline Cleanup

Noon to 3pm

Meet just south of the War Memorial on Shore Blvd
(Between Ditmars Blvd and Astoria Park South)
Astoria, Queens

It’s Your Waterfront! Help keep it clean and beautiful!

Join Green Shores NYC and the Astoria Park Alliance in cleaning the East River Shoreline in Astoria Park.

All are welcome!
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants 14 and older are permitted to clean the shoreline. All others will participate in cleaning Shore Blvd and other parts of Astoria Park.

Volunteers are urged to wear old clothes (long pants-no shorts) and sturdy shoes or boots (sandals are not allowed).

The Shoreline Cleanup is RAIN or SHINE but will be canceled in the event of thunderstorms.

This event is made possible with the support of Partnerships for Parks and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Groups are welcome and advance registration is requested by contacting: mail@greenshoresnyc.org

More info:
www.greenshoresnyc.org
www.astoriaparkalliance.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/772435719536425/

Astoria Park Carnival

Noon to Midnight

19th Street and Hoyt Avenue
Astoria Queens

Visiting the Astoria Park Carnival is a great time to kick-off your summer plans. It is a four-day summer favorite that's packed with family fun, which will include rides, games, food, and entertainment.

There is no admission fee. Just bring your family and friends aand enjoy!

More info:
www.centralastoria.org

Paddle to/from Stuy Cove with the LIC Boathouse

8:30am / 2:30pm

LIC Community Boathouse
46-01 5th Street
Hunters Point, Queens

Join the LIC Community Boathouse to bring boats across the river to Manhattan for the Stuyvesant Cove afternoon walk-up paddling event. Total on water time will be approximately 90 minutes.

This is an easy-to-moderate one-way trip from Anable Basin in Queens to Stuyvesant Cove in Manhattan. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation home from 23rd St and Ave C (one option is the East River Ferry from E 34th St), or may request spots on the evening return paddle back to Anable Basin in Long Island City.

Paddlers on this trip are strongly encouraged to stay and volunteer at the Stuyvesant Cove walk-up paddling event which runs from 11:30a to 2:30pm.

For more information, including how to sign up go HERE.

Astoria Park Carnival

Noon to 11:30pm

19th Street and Hoyt Avenue
Astoria Queens

Visiting the Astoria Park Carnival is a great time to kick-off your summer plans. It is a four-day summer favorite that's packed with family fun, which will include rides, games, food, and entertainment.

There is no admission fee. Just bring your family and friends aand enjoy!

More info:
www.centralastoria.org

Waterfront Greenmarket

SATURDAYS, JUNE 6 - NOVEMBER 21 / 8 AM - 4 PM

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway at Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

Located inside the Socrates Sculpture Park, this market is at the center of a favorite destination for neighboring communities. Free cooking demonstrations are held weekly featuring seasonal items from the market and family friendly activities take place throughout the season.

This market will serve the Long Island City and Astoria communities with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and family-friendly activities every week. For over 30 years, GrowNYC has been working together to promote regional agriculture, preserve farmland, and ensure a continuing supply of fresh, local produce for all New Yorkers. To learn more about GrowNYC's Greenmarket program, visit www.growNYC.org.

http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/queens/socrates-sculpture-park

Saturday & Sunday Yoga!

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway and Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

SATURDAYS, MAY 9 – SEPT 26, 2015
9:30 – 10:30 AM & 11 AM – 12 PM
SUNDAYS, MAY 10 - SEPT 27, 2015
10-11 AM

Yoga classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel.

Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants are encouraged to integrate their yoga practices with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art.

More info HERE.

LIC Flea Season 3

Saturdays & Sundays
10am to 6pm

Head over to Anable Basin for LIC Flea & Food!
Outdoor vendors, beer garden, music and more.

LIC F&F
5-25 46th Avenue
Corner of 5th Street and 46th Ave
Hunters Point, Queens

More info here.

Sunday Tai Chi

Socrates Sculpture Park
Broadway and Vernon Blvd
Ravenswood, Queens

SUNDAYS, MAY 10 – SEPT 27, 2015
11 AM – 12 PM

Led by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, these classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi, improve one’s health, relax, and exercise in an outdoor setting among changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture.

More info HERE.