Commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day by co-creating a wampum belt with Matinecock wampum artist Tecumseh Ceasar! Visitors will help thread wampum beads into a simple design on this belt, which will be used as an educational tool within local indigenous communities upon completion. Visitors will also learn about local native culture, history, and customs. RSVP Here.
outdoorQueens Botanical Garden · Flushing
Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space, look at our plants, sit and enjoy the Farm, and ask the team questions. Please note, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
Queens Botanical Garden · Flushing
Join the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a tour led by Haley Scott (Unkechaug) and Tecumseh Ceaser (Matinecock/Montaukett/Unkechaug) and for a morning Native Bird Nature walk at Queens Botanical Garden, highlighting Long Island’s Indigenous history, native birds and plants, and their cultural significance. Haley Scott (she/her) is a BIPOC birder and guide for NYC Bird Alliance and Feminist Bird Club. She is from the Bronx, NY and is an enrolled member of the state-recognized Unkechaug Indian Nation on Long Island (Siwan Áhki). She has been birding since 2018. Haley has a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont (UVM). It was during her time at UVM that she developed her passion for bird watching and environmental and outdoor education. As a college student, she spent a semester as a birding mentor; teaching elementary school students about native birds and local wildlife through outdoor exploration. After receiving her degree in Environmental Studies, she taught environmental education for K-5 students at a local non-profit youth development organization in the Bronx. Haley is passionate about protecting wildlife, environmental conservation, and providing safe and accessible outdoor exploration opportunities for women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community. Through her work she hopes to further educate her community about local and large-scale environmental issues and traditional ecological knowledge, while influencing appreciation for and re-connection with nature and wildlife in NYC. Tecumseh Ceaser, (Matinecock, Turkey Clan; Montaukett; Unkechuag), is an Indigenous artist, cultural consultant and wampum carver. Born and raised in Queens, NY, the homeland of the Matinecock, he works in the traditional medium and practice of wampum (quahog shell) carving. He frequently collaborates with organizations to bring cultural programming to Native and other communities. He currently serves as the Director of Education and Strategic Planning at Metoac Indigenous Collective and also serves as an advisor for the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus at the United Nations, where he advocates for Indigenous rights. A significant part of his work involves cultural revitalization and preservation and the empowerment of traditional knowledge among Long Island Native peoples. Tecumseh draws from the traditional knowledge of Native elders as well as his experience doing advocacy work. He is currently in residence at Flushing Town Hall. RSVP Here.
outdoorQueens Botanical Garden · Flushing
Come and explore the QBG Farm and learn about everything we are growing at our Farm Open Hours. Walk through the space, look at our plants, sit and enjoy the Farm, and ask the team questions. Please note, this is not a volunteer event. Please do not disrupt our growing areas or harvest produce. If you have queries, feel free to ask any of our Farm staff!
outdoorQueens Botanical Garden · Flushing
Enjoy a free Queens Arts Fund–supported concert by The Brass Tree. Blending brass, percussion, jazz and electronics into evolving soundscapes. The Brass Tree is a collaboration between Rossen Nedelchev and composer Greg Hammontree that blends brass, percussion, and electronic sound design into evolving soundscapes. Supported by the Queens Arts Fund, the project will culminate in a free public concert at the Queens Botanical Garden on September 27, 2026. Inspired by the organic growth of a tree — each musical voice forming a branch in a living sonic canopy — the performance invites Garden visitors and the surrounding community into an open, exploratory musical experience while bringing contemporary music to a treasured public space in Flushing. RSVP Here (tickets include Garden Admission).
FREEBowne Park Playground · Flushing
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
sensoryFunzy Indoor Playground Family Club · Flushing
Funzy's Advanced Chinese Class for ages 2.5 to 4.5 years offers an exciting 45-minute experience where your child will dive into immersive Chinese language activities, engage in dynamic sensory play, and build strong social connections. Each session is designed to spark curiosity and creativity, with a trained instructor guiding children through interactive lessons that introduce new concepts, foster language development, and encourage collaborative play.
FREEBowne Park Field House · Flushing
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
FREEBowne Park Field House · Flushing
Tiny Tots is an energetic learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.