Oct. 5, 2024 By Tara Siegel Did your favorite Queens spots make the board? Saturday, Oct. 5, marked the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Monopoly: Queens Edition. The event, held at Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst, revealed the local spots that have earned a place on the iconic board game. Several notable speakers were…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of New Yorkers headed to the Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, Sept. 7, to kick off the start of fall at Corn Fest. Despite some rainy weather, locals enjoyed the day-long festivities celebrating the grand opening of the Amazing Maize Maze at the Queens Farm, located…
Sep. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Fall is here, and seasonal festivities have begun. Head to the Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, Sept. 7, for Corn Fest, celebrating the grand opening of the Amazing Maize Maze. Located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park, the all-day event runs from 11 a.m. to…
Jun. 28, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens County Farm Museum has opened its seasonal farmstands on its site in Floral Park and at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Richmond Hill. Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at these farmstands until November. Located at 134-20 Jamaica Ave., the farmstand at the Jamaica Hospital…
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May. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Have a piece of agricultural life at the Queens County Farm Museum’s 13th Annual Sheep Shearing Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Glen Oaks, the city’s only sheep shearing event brings a springtime spectacle of wool, music…
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Jan. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Jennifer Walden Weprin, who served as the executive director of Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM) from October 2018 to December 2023, said that her 5-year tenure with the organization included multiple achievements such as helping the farm incorporate additional land and guiding it through COVID-19. Weprin, who is married to former assembly member and council member Mark Weprin, came to the position in 2018 with a background in public service. For instance, she worked as the Director of Cultural Affairs and Tourism for then-Borough President Melinda Katz for two years prior to taking the…
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Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New events come with the new year. As we enter the first weekend of 2024, there is plenty of things to do across Queens. Whether it is related to art, entertaining performances, or even contributing to the community, there are a lot of activities to keep people occupied in…
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Nov. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park has an array of old and new festivities on their holiday lineup this year. Whether you’re in the mood to give or receive, a trip to the farm’s “winter wonderland” has something for everyone. Illuminate the Farm For the third consecutive year, the Winter Lantern Festival will light up Queens Farm with bright displays. Illuminate the Farm features a walk-through experience featuring illuminated tunnels, swings, see-saws and a bounce house. The holiday lights and Chinese lanterns were crafted by skilled artisans with decades of experience. And this…
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Nov. 23, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This Thanksgiving weekend in Queens will be one to remember with the array of events curated for families and friends to kick off the holiday season with festivity and delight. You can bring your family to a Holiday Workshop or the Winter Lantern Festival, or invite your friends to…
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Nov. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan ‘Tis the season for holiday markets. These community oriented events are geared to support local businesses and artists instead of big box retailers. Whether you want to snag unique handmade holiday gifts for your loved ones, or bask in the holiday spirit, here are seven festive markets to visit…
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