Things To Do

Run Rockaway Marathon, Half & 5K

On Saturday, October 26, Rockaway Track Club is hosting the Run Rockaway Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. Registration and bib pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Beach 94th Amphitheater. Marathon first wave starts at 6:30 a.m. Second wave at 8 a.m. Half marathon and 5K start at 8 a.m. Pre-register and more info at: www.rockawaytc.org

Broad Channel Park Cleanup

On Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m., head to Broad Channel American Park (West 22nd Road) to join JBRPC for a shoreline cleanup. Gloves, bags, and tools will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring their own water and sunscreen. Event is rain or shine.

Hawk Watch

On Saturday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m., head to Battery Harris in Fort Tilden to join a park ranger for the chance to see birds of prey like osprey, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles as they fly overhead during the peak fall migration. Learn to ID them by silhouette and at rest. Cancelled if raining.

Dog Halloween Party

On Saturday, October 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., stop by Rockaway Freeway Dog Park on Beach 83rd and Beach Channel Drive with your costumed pet for some Halloween fun. Costume contest judging at 3 p.m. Plus doggie trick or treat station, dog arts and crafts, raffles, photo booth and more.

BCVFD Haunted House

On October 26, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., October 27, 28 and October 30, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., October 31, November 1 and November 2, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., head to the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department at 15 Noel Road in Broad Channel, for their haunted house experience. $15 a ticket or $50 for group of four. Must by over 12 to enter without supervision.

Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat

On Sunday, October 27 at 12 p.m., head to the boardwalk on Beach 102nd Street to join the NYPD 100th Precinct for a kids’ costume parade down the boardwalk, to the precinct at 92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd. for trunk or treat. Costume contest, bouncy house, giveaways and more.

Autumn Bird Walk

On Sunday, October 27 at 10:45 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a ranger on a bird walk. Binoculars will be provided, dress for the weather.

Trunk or Treat

On Tuesday, October 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to the Papa John’s Lot (49-01 Beach Channel Drive) for the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat. For more info call 347-354-9060.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Beach 60th and the boardwalk to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Master Fitness™

On Mondays from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris teaches a free 45-minute exercise class. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!

Core on the Floor

On Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), as Ann Fosteris leads a free 30-minute class focusing on core and lower body. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels are welcome!

Uplifted Dance Fitness

On Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m., head to Redfern Community Center (1544 Hassock Street) for a free dance workout class with Miss Dawn.

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