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Monday Nov. 24, 2025

Queens Music & Movement with Funkytown Playground
10:30 – 11:30 am

Music & Movement with Funkytown Playground

  • Ages: 12 and under
  • Free
  • Music
Woodhaven LibraryWoodhaven

Wednesday Nov. 26

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Thanksgiving Craft

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Craft & DIY
  • Free
Mitchell-Linden Queens Public LibraryFlushing

Friday Nov. 28

Noon – 3 pm

Shake It Off! Post Thanksgiving Celebration

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Free
  • Games
Al Oerter Recreation CenterFlushing

Friday Dec. 5

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

  • Ages: All
  • Christmas
  • Community
HopeNYCJamaica

Saturday Dec. 6

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11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays: Storytime at the Morgan

  • Ages: 3 – 8
  • Art
  • Books & Readings
The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill
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1 – 4 pm

Hands-on History: Junkanoo Puppets

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Art
  • Caribbean
King Manor MuseumJamaica
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5 – 10 pm

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  • Ages: All
  • Christmas
  • Community
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6 – 8 pm

Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Distribution in Woodside!

  • Ages: 8 and under
  • Christmas
  • Free
Sohncke SquareWoodside

Sunday Dec. 7

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

  • Ages: All
  • Christmas
  • Community
HopeNYCJamaica

Saturday Dec. 13

1 – 4 pm

Hands on History: Children’s Magic Lantern Show

  • Ages: 12 and under
  • Christmas
  • Free
King Manor MuseumJamaica
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