Tag: bayside-historical-society

QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens is packed with jolly workshops, markets, concerts, shows and more family friendly activities.    Check out this week’s curated holiday list that ensures there is something for every friend, date and family member.   Friday, Dec. 8   New York Croons For Christmas: Colm Reilly…
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Costumed runners show their Halloween spirit during annual Totten Trot 5K race in Bayside

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Oct. 31, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Bayside Historical Society’s 22nd annual Totten Trot 5K race gathered over 200 costume-clad runners on Saturday, Oct, 29 in Bayside.  The Halloween themed race looped contestants across the historic Fort Totten Park, which faces Little Neck Bay. The 3.1 mile race started and ended at the landmarked Officer’s Club…
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Not just history: Fun events planned at Bayside Historical Society this fall

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Oct. 2, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan While pumpkin patches and corn mazes rank high on many fall activities lists, they’re not the only fun events you can look forward to in the upcoming months.  The Bayside Historical Society, founded in 1964, is actively preserving the history of Bayside and neighboring communities. As part of their efforts to engage visitors, they host an array of events in Fort Totten Park to cultivate an appreciation for the area.  But if you’re not a history buff, don’t worry, not all of their events have a historical undertone. If you are the type to…
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Community gathers for inaugural Winter Festival at Bay Terrace

Feb. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Bay Terrace Shopping Center hosted its first-ever Winter Festival on Sunday, Feb. 26. Cord Meyer Development Company planned the event with assistance from the Bayside Historical Society, Dancing Dreams, Commonpoint Queens, Bayside Little League and local Girl Scout Troops. According to Cord Meyer Development Company Vice President Controller…
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