Things To Do

Parade Day Half Marathon & 5K

On Saturday, March 1, Rockaway Track Club is hosting a pre-parade run. Check in and late registration at St. Rose of Lima (130 Beach 94th Street). The half marathon and 5K start at 9 a.m. on the boardwalk. Pre-register at www.rockawaytc.org

Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade

On Saturday, March 1 at 1 p.m., the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day parade is here! It kicks off from Beach 130th and Newport Ave., turns at Beach 116th and heads down Rockaway Beach Blvd. to St. Camillus at Beach 100th Street.

Sunset Wellness Walk

On Sunday, March 2 at 5 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a park ranger for a walk around the West Pond Trail as you take in a beautiful Jamaica Bay sunset.

Economic Committee Meeting

On Monday, March 3 at 6:45 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for a committee meeting on proposed cannabis store locations in Rockaway Park.

Stargazing

On Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field Hangar Row/ Community Garden to join the Amateur Astronomers Association for a free observation session of the night sky.

National Barbie Day

On Saturday, March 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Rockaway YMCA (207 Beach 73rd Street) to celebrate National Barbie Day! Enjoy arts and crafts, a best dressed contest, photo booth and more!

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.

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