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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Light the Enchanted Tree at Queens Center, Elmhurst NY
Submitted by Mommy Poppins on November 20, 2009 - 5:23am.Shoppers are invited to enjoy an evening of pure delight as Queens Center officially brings in the holiday season.
Queens Center hosts its 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, an event that has become a popular local tradition! The first 500 guests to arrive will receive a magic wand to help light the 50 ft. enchanted tree. There will be fun, games, and exciting prizes with a live DJ. Children will enjoy milk and cookies with the holidays' Most Essential Man, Santa.
Guests gather at 4 p.m. Countdown to tree lighting begins at 5:55 p.m.
Level 2, JCPenney Wing, opposite Guest Services
Free
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City Ice Pavilion Grand Opening Weekend
Submitted by mommy on November 19, 2009 - 9:48pm.CITY ICE PAVILION : GRAND OPENING WEEKEND
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009
12pm – 3:30pm – Grand Opening Party with free skating, rentals, music and special fall refreshments.
3:30pm- 3:45pm – Ice Theater of New York special performance
7:00pm – 9:30pm – Free skating & skate rentals
Sunday, November 22
12pm – 2pm – Free skating & skate rentals
WHERE: 47-32 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101
Subway: Two blocks from the #7 train - 33rd Street at Queens Boulevard/Rawson
Drive; Just across the 59th Street Bridge
For more information, please visit:www.cityicepavilion.com.
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Innovative Juggling Performance and Workshop
Submitted by mommy on November 12, 2009 - 10:03pm.On Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., Greg Kennedy, Innovative Juggler, will perform “Spherus". Greg has been called "A little bit wacky and a whole lot of wow!" by Philadelphia City Paper, and "A hero to the art form." by Juggler's World Magazine. He is a two-time international Juggling Champion and this production of “Spherus” at Flushing Town Hall includes Kennedy's biggest structural creations and the acrobatics of two dazzling aerialists who use trapezes, silks and spinning hoops. Ticket Prices: $12, $10 for Members & Students with I.D., $8 for Children, and $6 for Member Children.
After the performance, an Interactive Arts Workshop will take place with
Greg Kennedy at 3:15 p.m. Join Kennedy after the show as the innovative
juggler reveals the creative techniques and scientific principles behind his
amazing juggling sequences and hand-made structures. Ticket Prices: $4
Adults, $2 Children. Free for members with ticket to 2:00 p.m. show.
Wildlife Weekend
Submitted by Katia on November 5, 2009 - 9:28pm.EVENT LISTING
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.
Read more »School House Rock Live! Junior
Submitted by Katia on November 5, 2009 - 1:30pm.EVENT LISTING
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.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!
Arepas Cafe 
