Things To Do

Rockaway Beach Civic Meeting

On Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus upstairs meeting room (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly RBCA meeting featuring speakers from the NYC DOT and more.

VDay 5K and Half Marathon

On Saturday, February 8, Rockaway Track Club is hosting their Valentine’s 5K and Half Marathon. Registration and bib pickup at Healy’s Pub (108-07 Rockaway Beach Dr.) at 8 a.m. The races begin on the boardwalk at 9 a.m. Pre-register at Rockawaytc.org

Cozy Critter Park Pals

On Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for Park Pals, a program designed to engage families with young children (ages 0-6 years old) in safe nature exploration. Activities include themed read-alouds, discovery walks led by a Ranger, crafts, and more! Pre-registration is required via jbrpc.org/parkpals

Winter Landscape Photography

On Saturday, February 8 at 1 p.m., head to Beach 44th with your camera or phone to learn how to frame the natural beauty of winter through the lens. Walk along with Urban Park Rangers as you practice your photography skills alongside the beach. Beginner friendly.

Cat Adoption & Pet Food Drive

On Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato’s office (95-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a cat adoption event and pet food drive with Noah’s Ark. Wet food, dry food and litter needed.

Valentine’s Makers Market

On Sunday, February 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to the Rockaway Beach Surf Club (311 Beach 87th Street) to shop from local vendors for Valentine’s gifts.

Winter Wander

On Sunday, February 9 at 1 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to wander with a park ranger while it’s a winter wonderland! Explore how plants and animals at  the park survive and adapt to the winter. All ages. Dress for the conditions.

Community Board 14 Meeting

On Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for the monthly community board meeting. Updates from the economic and environmental committees. To speak, sign up before the meeting begins.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays through May 3, at 11 a.m., head to the Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Ave.) to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

Chair Movement Class

On Monday and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., head to Temple Beth-El (201 Beach 121st Street) for Chair Movement class, stretching and strengthening for your whole body and mind. Donation based.

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! Support provided by FRANC and Fund for the City of New York.

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!

Bodyweight Circuit Training

On Tuesdays at 5 p.m., head to The B.R.I.D.G.E. (217 Beach 92nd Street) for a circuit training class that combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning for a full-body workout. All levels welcome. Bring a mat.  First-come, first-served.

Cardio Punch

On Thursdays through May 1, at 6 p.m., head to the Arverne meeting room (312 Beach 54th Street) to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.

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.