Things To Do Columbus Day Weekend Queens
Things To Do In Queens Over The Columbus Day Weekend
October 13, 2024 / Things To Do Queens NY / Queens Buzz NYC.
NYC Weather Forecast as of 10.11.24. Today - Sunrise 7.03 am & Sunset at 6.20 pm. There's a 50% chance of a small amount [less than 1/5th inch] of rain Sunday night after 9 pm & ending Monday mid morning. Temperature highs will be in the low 70's through Sunday, descending to the low 60's on Monday. Temperature lows will be in the mid to high 50's through Sunday, descending into the mid 40's on Monday. It's going to be a windy weekend, with winds of 11 to 16 mph through Sunday, rising to 17 to 19 on Monday. The humidity will be 40% - 50% Friday and Saturday, rising to 60% - 70% on Sunday, before falling back to 50% - 60% on Monday. Generally a good weather three day holiday weekend. Enjoy.
This report contains a listing of some of the things to do in Queens over the Columbus Day Weekend including art museums, theaters, live music / comedy / dance venues, sporting & social events, and restaurants for Queens NYC.
Columbus Day Events In Queens
Click here to obtain information about things to do Columbus Day Weekend in Queens. This events calendar is updated monthly with about 100 different Queens fun / cultural events.
See our weekend post on the Friday of Columbus Day Weekend with things to do in Queens NYC including the Columbus Day Parade on the front page of this site. The weekend post will include all sorts of other events and activities not necessarily related to Columbus Day.
Columbus Day Parade - Astoria Queens
Saturday, October 12, 2024, assembly at 11 am and parade kicks off at 12 noon - 2 pm - 47th Annual Columbus Day Parade - Kicks off from Kaufman Astoria Studios at 34-12 36th Street, marches north on Steinway, west on 30th Avenue and then turns north on 33rd Street ending at Columbus Triangle at Astoria Blvd around 1 pm where there's an ending ceremony. Rain or shine. Organized by FIAO which is the Italian Federation of Queens.
Queens Public & Private Parks & Public Indoor Swimming Pools
Queens has one of the best collection of parks and golf courses in the NY Metro area, if not the best. Queens has at least 17 great parks. Click here for a listing of the Queens Parks including maps showing their locations along with a bit of park history.
NYC public indoor swimming pools are open [unconfirmed].
Golfing In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
Queens has four golf courses and all of them are open this weekend. Click here for details about Queens Golf Courses including maps and links to the operators' websites.
- CLICK here for things to do in Queens Columbus Day Weekend including the parade.
Columbus Day Weekend In Queens
Things To Do In Queens Over The Columbus Day Weekend
October 13, 2024 / Things To Do Queens / Queens Buzz NYC. Continued.
Street Fairs Columbus Day Weekend In Queens
On Columbus Day Weekend in Queens there are a number of street fairs planned in Sunnyside, Jackson Heights and Astoria. Click here to view the Columbus Day Weekend Street Fairs in Queens, including dates, times and map links.
Shopping In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
This is a great weekend to do a bit of shopping during the pleasant weather. Click here to view our shopping sections of the following neighborhoods: Astoria Shopping, LIC Shopping, Sunnyside Shopping, Woodside Shopping, Jackson Heights Shopping.
Each of these shopping sections includes links to home pages, which have slide shows of merchandise as well as maps, store hours, phone numbers and telephone numbers. Also see our street fairs and farmers markets pages which you can find by clicking the shopping link on the top tool bar.
Bicycling In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
Queens has a long and growing list of bike paths. Click here to view bicycling events in Queens.
I'm working on a useable map of bike trails in Queens, but it'll be a while so don't hold your breath. NYC.gov usually has a good one on their website. In the photo to your right, are the 5 Boro Bike Riders cycling through Queens on a nice day in May.
On Hiatus Columbus Day Weekend October 2023 _ Kyaking Along The East River In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
Click here to view a story about kyaking along the East River in Queens with the LIC Boathouse. Check their website and they generally went kyaking on a Saturday or Sunday between 1 and 5 pm at Hallets Cove just north of Socrates Sculpture Park or at Gantry Plaza at 50th Street & Center Blvd [see www.licboathouse.org for update]. Click here to view the date, time, map link and site link to the LIC Boathouse which sponsors kyaking along the East River in Queens on Columbus Day Weekend.
Harbor Lab at 53-21 Vernon Blvd also frequently hosts kyaking events.
Columbus Day Weekend - Dining In Queens
Food in Queens has always been good. The authentic ethnic restaurant choices are difficult to match anywhere, and the prices too. Click here to view the Queens Restaurants section of the site, which includes reviews of the restaurants we've selected to review.
Music & Art in Long Island City Queens Columbus Day Weekend
The PS1 MoMA Museum in Long Island City is open throughout the weekend [hours 12 noon - 8 pm Fri & Sat / and until 6 pm Sun & Mon] and oftentimes hosts a number of different art / music performances. This Columbus Day Weekend [2023] they are hosting a member shopping fair.
The Queens Museum is also open and is hosting events. They are closed on Mondays.
Theater In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
Click here to view the Theater section of the Queens Events Calendar to see what's doing this Columbus Day weekend theater in Queens.
Thalia Theater is is located in Sunnyside and generally performs all three weekend nights [not Monday] traditionally beginning at 8 pm Fri / Sat and 4 pm Sunday [$35 / $27]. But in 2023, you'll have to wait until the following weekend [10/13/23] for shows to begin.
Art Exhibits In Queens - Columbus Day Weekend
Click here to view some of the in-progress art exhibits in Queens this Columbus Day weekend.
And if you feel the urge to go elsewhere, here's a list of and Things to do Columbus Day Manhattan NYC Weekend and Things To Do Columbus Day Queens NYC Weekend and Things to do Columbus Day Bronx NYC Weekend and Things To Do Columbus Day Brooklyn NYC Weekend and Things To Do Columbus Day Staten Island NYC Weekend.
More events will be added to the Front Pages of each of these sites on Friday.
Queens Neighborhoods - Queens Neighborhood Links
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