New York–Newark–Jersey City area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Queens County, NY
54 upcoming family events and 3 places and programs in Queens County, NY. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Autumn Garden Tour with the Horticulture Director
Queens Botanical Garden
From $6
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
The Amazing Maize Maze — Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum
From $10
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
CLDC Saturday Science Lab: Build Your Own Costume
Queens Public Library — Central Library (Children's Library Discovery Center)
Free
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Bug Buddies — Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum
From $12
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Honey Bottling Workshop with Beekeeper Helen Colhoun
Queens Botanical Garden
From $30
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Cirque Kalabanté: WOW (World of Words) — Kupferberg Center, Queens
Colden Auditorium, Kupferberg Center for the Arts (Queens College)
From $30
Oct28WedNot-so-scaryWed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Toddler Sensory Exploration (Halloween slime) at NYSCI
New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
Oct29ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
QBG Farm Open Hours — Autumn 2026
Queens Botanical Garden
From $2
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Halloween Celebration for Children — Ridgewood Library
Queens Public Library at Ridgewood
FreeAges 6–12
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Hip Hop Halloween Celebration — Central Library
Queens Public Library — Central Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Beyond the Grave *NEW ART*
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
Children's Halloween Party — Forest Hills Library
Queens Public Library at Forest Hills
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Ozone Park Halloween Ball
Queens Public Library at Ozone Park
Free
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Día de los Muertos at Queens Zoo
Queens Zoo
PaidAll ages
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Grow & Gather Family Gardening — Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum
From $5
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween at Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden
From $8All ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween on the Farm — Queens County Farm Museum
Queens County Farm Museum
From $15
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Socrates Halloween Harvest Festival
Socrates Sculpture Park
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Touch Object Experience at Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image
With admission
- Not-so-scary
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Baby & Toddler Rave — South Jamaica Library
Queens Public Library at South Jamaica
Free
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Face Painting with Party Colors — Pomonok Library
Queens Public Library at Pomonok
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Day of the Dead 2026 at Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Diwali Festival: The Indian Wedding at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
From $20All ages
Nov1SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Queens Botanical Garden Pumpkin Smash
Queens Botanical Garden
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Sunday Reflection ~ADD a DIY SCENTED CANDLE
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Teen Center: Day of the Dead Crafting Celebration
Queens Public Library — Central Library (Teen Center)
FreeAges 13–19
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM
Culture Bridge: Celebration of Diwali — Flushing Library
Queens Public Library at Flushing (auditorium, lower level)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
The Beatles and more for kids! — Rock and Roll Playhouse at Queens Theatre
Queens Theatre — Studio Theater
From $17Ages 1–7
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM
VITALY: An Evening of Wonders — Family Magic Show at Queens Theatre
Queens Theatre — Claire Shulman Theater
From $40Ages 12+
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 16 · 7:30 PM
Kicks & Sips: Choose Your Colors
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:30 PM
Fall Unto The City
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Nov25WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 25 · 3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Daydreaming
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Nov28SatSports & playSat, Nov 28 · 8:15 AM
New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens Museum / Unisphere
With admissionUp to 11
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2 · 3:00 PM
Christmas Spirit (Choose Your Favorite Side)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Dec3ThuArts & crafts
Thu, Dec 3 · 3:00 PM
A Bony One (10x30 Tall Canvas)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Keith Michael's The Nutcracker — New York Theatre Ballet at Kupferberg Center, Queens
Colden Auditorium, Kupferberg Center for the Arts (Queens College)
From $25Ages 3+
- Dec5SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
A Green One (10x30 Tall Pre-sketched Canvas)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Native American Market & Social at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Christmas Concert with Mariachi Tapatío de Álvaro Paulino — Woodhaven Library
Woodhaven Library (Queens Public Library)
Free
Dec6SunCommunitySun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Queens Botanical Garden Winter Wonder
Queens Botanical Garden
From $6All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM
Sunday Concerts: A Holiday Concert with Angel Milyon
Queens Public Library — Central Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 7 · 3:00 PM
Christmas Cabin (Pre-sketched Canvas, Don't Worry)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Nutcracker and shows
Mon, Dec 7 · 11:30 AM
Holiday Magic Show with Muscle Man Mike (Fit4Kids) — Richmond Hill Library
Richmond Hill Library (Queens Public Library)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 3:00 PM
Cardinal Cool
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Dec10ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 10 · 3:00 PM
Shake Your Flakes -Choose Your Favorite *Pre-drawn
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 2:15 PM
Calpulli's Navidad — Mexican Holiday Dance Show
Flushing Town Hall
From $8All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 3:00 PM
Love You Deer'ly Choose Side (Pre-sketched Canvas)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Dec19SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
A Bright Christmas
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
A Little Mean & Green (Pre-sketched, Don't Worry)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
The Great Holiday Rock Show for kids! — Rock and Roll Playhouse at Queens Theatre
Queens Theatre — Studio Theater
From $17Ages 1–7
Dec21MonArts & craftsMon, Dec 21 · 3:00 PM
Christmas Magic
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Dec23WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 23 · 3:00 PM
Teeny Tiny Christmas *NEW ART* (Pre-sketched)
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $49Ages 8+
Dec28MonArts & craftsMon, Dec 28 · 3:00 PM
A Winter Wish
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 16 · 3:00 PM
Despicable Starry Night *New*
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
New York Hall of Science — Family Discovery Visit
New York Hall of Science
From $19
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
MoMI LAB — Family Technology and Media Exploration
Museum of the Moving Image, lower-level MoMI LAB
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Queens Museum ArtAccess — Museum Explorers
Queens Museum
FreeAges 8–12
Recently ended
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 11:00 AM
Morning Beach Boos
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Mummy Fashion Show — South Jamaica Library
Queens Public Library at South Jamaica
Free
- Sports & play
EndedThrough Oct 18
Arcade Science: Play MASSIVE and HOVERBURGER
Museum of the Moving Image
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
Archtober Family Day — Pumpkin Decorating at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall
Free
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18
Design Lab Weekend Activities at NYSCI
New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
Paid
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
Día de Muertos — Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at Queens Theatre
Queens Theatre
From $25All ages
Oct18SunCommunityEndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:30 AM
National Preparedness Month Family Day
Queens Botanical Garden
With admission
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
Sunday Family Lab: Bubbling Potions at NYSCI
New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
Oct18SunArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
The Brass Tree Live — date needs confirmation
Queens Botanical Garden
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
A Great Pumpkin Patch
Painting with a Twist - Queens, NY - Forest Hills
From $44Ages 8+
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:30 AM
Arcade Science Day of Play at Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image
Free
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:30 PM
Family Halloween Carnival — East Flushing Library
Queens Public Library at East Flushing
Free
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