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Halloween events at Queens County Farm offer family fun for all

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Oct. 31, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The Halloween celebration at Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park on Sunday, Oct., 29 gathered dozens of costume-clad families for a range of fun fall festivities.  At Halloween on the Farm, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees made their way across the sprawling 44-acre farm where they could get a spooky farmhouse experience at the historic Adriance Farmhouse or enjoy a wholesome photo-op among gourds at the patch.  The event also featured a performance from Halloween’s Blessing Angel, presented by The Edward Morgan Ballet, for the first time on the farm. And…
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Autumn in Queens: Experiencing the magic of fall in New York’s largest borough

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Queens, with its vibrant cultural tapestry and scenic beauty, undergoes a mesmerizing transformation every fall. From the historical neighborhoods to its expansive parks, this borough offers a unique blend of nature and urban charm during the autumn months. If you’re looking to experience the essence of fall while staying… Read more »

These fun fall-themed events are coming soon to Queens County Farm Museum

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Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan With the official start of fall just days away, there are plenty of fall-themed activities to look forward to at the historic Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park this year.  Pumpkin Patch The patch will be free and open daily from Sept. 30 through Oct. 28 and on…
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Queens County Fair celebrates 40 years with family fun for all

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Sep. 11, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens County Farm Museum celebrated its 40th annual County Fair from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10, and numerous Queens residents and leaders — including Mayor Eric Adams — were on hand to take part in the festivities. The three-day event kicked off Sept. 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Some of the notable individuals in attendance included Mayor Adams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator John Liu, Council member Linda Lee, Assemblyman Edward Braunstein and Queens County Farm Museum Executive Director Jennifer Walden Weprin. In addition to the ribbon-cutting, there was a live…
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Astoria native among participants in apprenticeship program at Queens County Farm Museum

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Sept. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Astoria resident Xochitl Fernandez was one of four college students selected to take part in an apprenticeship during the summer at the Queens County Farm Museum. Fernandez, who currently attends New York City College of Technology, received the apprenticeship through the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund. The apprenticeship program’s main… Read more »

QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Aug. 17, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Whether it’s music, discussions, tours or anything else, Queens has a lot of events going on this weekend. Be sure to check out some of these events, including an author discussion, comedy show, several musical performances and much more. Friday, Aug. 18 Author Talk with Hasan Ferdous Head to Jackson Heights for an author talk with New York-based writer Hasan Ferdous, who worked for the United Nations from 1989 until 2015. He studied English Literature at Dhaka University and received a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Kyiv University, Ukraine. (Queens Public Library, 35-51…
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Borough leaders show support at annual benefit for historic Queens County Farm Museum

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Jul. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens County Farm Museum hosted its annual benefit dinner meant to support the organization Thursday evening. Guests at the event enjoyed a cocktail hour with live music and hayrides before sitting for a dinner prepared with select foods grown at the farm. Among some of the notable individuals…
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Queens County Farm Museum hosts annual Sheep Shearing Festival

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May. 15, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Overdressed sheep lined up for their annual trimmings on Saturday, May 13, as the Queens County Farm Museum hosted its much-anticipated Sheep Shearing Festival. The farm’s fluffy residents were in desperate need of a shearing on the warm and humid day to prepare for the summer weather ahead. The…
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