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Sculpture, Soccer And Pride | Queens Events This Weekend
Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Patch has you covered.
QUEENS, NY – Whether you want to bring your kids to a soccer workshop or show them how to make Oaxacan marionettes art, you've got a busy weekend coming up. And don't forget about all the Pride events.
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Neighborhood: Flushing
What: Special guests from Professional Women Photographers will be coming to the Queens Botanical Garden to lead a walk through the park and demonstrate photography basics.
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Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street
When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What: There will be surf contests, skateboard demos, arts and crafts.
Where: Beach 90th Street in Rockaway Beach off Shorefront Parkway
When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: Honoring Oaxacan marionnette art with a day of sculpture making. Plus, all of the art will be made out of recycled materials only.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Garden
When: Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Neighborhood: Bay Terrace
What: Family Field Day is more than just a walk in the park. There’s kayaking, a soccer workshop, inflatables, live entertainment, and loads of games for a little friendly competition.
Where: Fort Totten Park, Cross Island Pkwy. and 15 Rd.
When: Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Neighborhood: Jamaica Hills
What: A walk to learn about local species of trees. The stroll covers mostly paved paths and urban park rangers will talk about the different species you pass.
Where: Captain Tilly Park, 85th Avenue and 165th Street
When: Saturday 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Neighborhood: Rockaway
What: A day of inflatables, Parks’ Playmobile, arts and crafts, music, refreshments, and other family-friendly activities. Enjoy the park’s official start to summer!
Where: Beach 108th Street Roller Rink, by 108th and Shorefront Parkway.
When: Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: Free art making class with Cecile Chong, an incredible and innovative artist. Chong made the El Dorado exhibition, a series of 49 sculptures in honor of the 49% of households in New York City that speak a language other than English. She’s a cultural staple and visionary, and you don’t want to miss the chance to work with her.
Where: Lewis H Latimer House, 34-41 137th St
When: Sunday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
America's Got Talent: Rogue in Queens
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: Magic show by the America’s Got Talent star Rogue.
Where: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 54th Avenue and 11th Street
When: Sunday 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Neighborhood: NYC
What: No matter where you are this Pride Sunday, make sure you take part in at least some of the many activities the Patch has outlined. Your options are vast.
Where: Across New York City
When: Sunday
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