Category: Things to do

Raise your flag: LGBTQ+ bars in Western Queens to visit during Pride and beyond

Friend's Tavern (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

June 6, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Western Queens is home to a thriving queer community that spans a wide spectrum of genders, sexualities, and identities. Every June, the World’s Borough comes alive with Pride celebrations, as LGBTQ+ New Yorkers gather to honor their stories, raise a glass and celebrate living authentically. From Kween in Astoria… Read more »

Fourth annual SunnyPride celebration set for June 13 in Sunnyside

June 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the fourth annual SunnyPride Rally, March, and Celebration in Sunnyside on Friday, June 13, in what has become a signature Pride Month event for Western Queens. The event will begin under the Sunnyside Arch on 46th Street and Queens Boulevard, where… Read more »

FDNY Bravest Boxing Club to battle Ireland’s police in Rockaway Beach charity event

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Jun. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello Members of the FDNY Bravest Boxing Club are getting ready to lace up their gloves and leave it all in the ring at Thrilla in Camilla 9, a charity boxing event taking place Friday, June 13, to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event, sanctioned by USA…

Indo-Caribbean Alliance exhibit in Richmond Hill spotlights immigrant stories

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Jun. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents are invited to experience a powerful new exhibit in Richmond Hill that honors the stories and struggles of Indo-Caribbean immigrants who helped shape New York City’s cultural fabric. The Indo-Caribbean Alliance (ICA) launched “Through Their Eyes: Preserving Indo-Caribbean Histories” in December 2024, a multidisciplinary art installation…

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks return to East River

Macy's Fireworks. Hunters Point Park, Long Island City. Sunday, July 4, 2021. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

June 4, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Queens Post News Team New York City is preparing for the 49th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks celebration—its most iconic Independence Day event. The 2025 show returns to the Lower Manhattan waterfront after last year’s Hudson River display, offering sweeping views from Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods where… Read more »

Holy Cross Church hosts annual Greek Festival June 5–8 in Whitestone

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Jun. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get into the Greek spirit at this weekend’s Greek Festival, hosted by the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone. The festive event, located at 11-05 150th St., kicks off on Thursday, June 5, and runs through Sunday, June 8. It features food, music, gift shops, games, rides,…

Whitestone car show at St. Mel’s Church to raise funds in honor of late parishioner

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to put the pedal to the metal at the 2nd Annual Charity Car Show in Whitestone on Saturday, June 7, hosted by St. Mel’s Church and the St. Mel’s Men’s Club. The event at 26-15 154th St. provides an afternoon of family-friendly activities starting at 10 a.m.…

Astoria Pool opens June 27th, kicking off outdoor swim season

June 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer in Astoria doesn’t truly begin until the Astoria Pool opens—and this year, the beloved public pool will welcome swimmers back on Friday, June 27, as New York City’s outdoor pool season officially kicks off. Located at 19th Street and 23rd Drive, the sprawling Olympic-sized pool has long been… Read more »

Give a loving home: Pet Adoption Fair returns to Forest Park on June 14

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Jun. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens residents seeking a new four-legged companion may find their perfect match at the upcoming Pet Adoption Fair, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Buddy Monument Plaza in Forest Park, located at the intersection of Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in…