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Queens Neighborhood Guide

Is Queens the New Brooklyn? That's a question people have bandied about recently as more families are discovering the wonders of the borough. Relatively inexpensive housing in wonderfully rich ethnic enclaves like family friendly Astoria and Jackson Heights. Families also love visiting the NY Hall of Science, the Queens Museum of Art and the Queens Farm Museum. But that's not all. Use the map, articles and other resources on this page to continue exploring Queens.

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Wildlife Weekend

Submitted by Katia on November 5, 2009 - 9:28pm.
When:  from Nov 7 2009 - 11:00am to Nov 7 2009 - 4:00pm
Where:  Queens Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Queens

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Join the fun on the farm with this pay-one-price event. Admission includes exhibits on birds of prey, frogs, and bugs, as well as animal shows, hayrides, pony rides (80 lbs. rider limit), and an animal feeding.

Cost: $8 per person

Contact Number: 718-347-3276

More info here.

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School House Rock Live! Junior

Submitted by Katia on November 5, 2009 - 1:30pm.
When:  from Nov 8 2009 - 2:00pm to Nov 8 2009 - 2:00pm
Where:  New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens

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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior brings to life your favorite science and math songs from the hit TV show. Join them for "Interplanet Janet," "I'm Just a Bill", "Do the Circulation" and more. This show is performed by Kidz Theatre, the award winning nonprofit theater company for children. Show is free with general admission.
 

New York Hall of Science General Admission:

Adults (ages 18 & older): $11
Children (ages 2 – 17): $8
Students (with college ID): $8
Senior Citizens (age 62 & older): $8

More info here.

 

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Halloween Remixed

Submitted by mommy on October 29, 2009 - 5:38pm.
When:  from Oct 31 2009 - 1:00pm to Oct 31 2009 - 1:00pm
Where:  Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard

Halloween - Remixed
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 2:00 PM
FREE
Before you trick or treat, stop by Flushing Town Hall in costume to celebrate the community traditions of Day of the Dead, Halloween, and All Saints Day with hands-on crafts and activities. Treats and giveaways included. Festive fun for the whole family!

www.flushingtownhall.org

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Pumpkin Chucking Catapult Program

Submitted by mommy on October 29, 2009 - 10:33am.
When:  from Oct 31 2009 - 12:00pm to Nov 1 2009 - 12:00pm
Where:  NY Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Pumpkin Chucking
October 31 and November 1; 1 & 3 pm

Bring your Halloween pumpkin to NYSCI and watch it go splat! Using the 20-foot catapult, they’ll chuck your pumpkin hundreds of feet away to its messy end.

This event is part of the new Catapults programming. See more events here

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Best Places to Trick or Treat for Kids in New York City

Best Places to Trick or Treat for Kids in New York City

One of my favorite childhood memories from growing up in NYC was Halloween in the Village. The Village Halloween Parade back then was just a couple hundred artists and freaks who marched through the neighborhood and felt more like a neighborhood affair. After the parade, we would trick or treat throughout the brownstone blocks. Everyone was really friendly and fun and we would come home with our shopping bags completely filled. It was magical.

Trick or treating in your building is great for adults because it feels so safe, but it is nowhere near as exciting and magical for kids as getting to run around the neighborhood at night and go door to door. This Halloween, try going to one of the small neighborhood Halloween parades and then sticking around for the trick or treating. Below are some ideas of great places to trick or treat with kids around New York City.

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Live Bat Encounter

Submitted by Katia on October 21, 2009 - 10:03pm.
When:  from Oct 25 2009 - 12:00pm to Oct 25 2009 - 12:00pm
Where:  New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Queens

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Learn about bats from around the world up-close and personal! Rob Mies, TV personality and director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, speaks about the benefits of bats, why we need to conserve them, and what you can do to help these unique mammals. Step into the mysterious world of bats and explore their benefits, habitats, and nocturnal strategies. Meet a local bat from North America and hear its high-pitched sound with a “bat detector.” You will also meet a straw-colored fruit bat from Africa, and an Asian fruit bat. The finale is the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox Bat from Malaysia. This beautiful bat has nearly a 6-foot wingspan!

Tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis: $4, $3 members.

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Spooky Afternoon of Ghouls

Submitted by Katia on October 21, 2009 - 9:03pm.
When:  from Oct 24 2009 - 11:00am to Oct 24 2009 - 3:00pm
Where:  King Manor Museum, King Park, Jamaica Ave betw 150th & 153rd Sts in Jamaica, Queens

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Spend a spooky afternoon in historic King Manor Museum. Scary stories, costumes, crafts, and more fill this afternoon of ghoulish fun, with a historic twist! Costumes welcome – be prepared to be scared. Free!! Tours will not be offered this day.

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It's My Park Day

Submitted by Katia on October 21, 2009 - 8:38pm.
When:  from Oct 24 2009 - 8:00am to Oct 24 2009 - 2:00pm
Where:  Parks All Over NYC

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Each It’s My Park Day, thousands of New Yorkers come together to volunteer and celebrate their neighborhood parks at parks and public spaces throughout the five boroughs! You can help! On It’s My Park Day, Partnerships for Parks invites you and your family to help care for and celebrate our parks! Registration is not required--all you need to do is find a local park that’s hosting an It’s My Park Day activity and show up at the park that day. It’s that simple.

IMPORTANT: Due the growing popularity of It’s My Park Day and limited project supplies, all corporate, school, and nonprofit groups must contact Partnerships for Parks to inquire about available volunteer projects.

Get involved, find out how here.

 

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Queens Resources

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Kid-Friendly Queens Restaurants

Picture 16.pngArepas Cafe
33-07 36th Ave between 33rd and 34th Sts
718-937-3835
Whether they're filled with juicy strands of Venezuelan-style shredded beef or with Guyanese cheese, sweet plantains and avocado, the stuffed corn pastries at this cheery, no-frills eatery make for a satisfying meal all on their own.
For the full review and directions, visit TimeOutKids.com.

Nick's Pizza
108-26 Ascan Ave between Austin and Burns Sts
718-263-1126
Though the pizza here isn't fired in a brick or coal oven, the crust comes out beautifully charred. You can also order pies half red and half white (with ricotta cheese), or choose from a variety of toppings.
For the full review and directions, visit TimeOutKids.com.

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