Things To Do

Movies Under the Stars: Monsters Vs Aliens

On Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m., head to 17th Road Park in Broad Channel for a screening of animated film “Monsters Vs. Aliens.” Bring a chair.

RockStock and Barrels

On Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to Beach 90th Street and the boardwalk for a day of skating, surfing, live music, vendors and more.

Safe Summer Event

On Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to the Beach 32nd boardwalk for Queens Royal Priesthood’s Safe Summer event featuring games, jenga challenge, knocker ball, archery, slime ball, food, giveaways, raffles and more.

Thrift Sale

On Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., head to First Congregational Church (320 Beach 94th Street) for their fundraising thrift sale featuring new items, used clothing, housewares, kids stuff, seasonal stuff, collectibles and more.

Birding Atop Fort Tilden

On Saturday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m., head to the observation deck of Battery Harris East in Fort Tilden and join field guides for the chance to see birds of all kinds. Binoculars and a scope will be provided. Cancelled if raining.

Fort and Dunes Hike

On Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m., head to Building 1 (1 Murray Rd.) in Fort Tilden to join a park ranger on a guided nature walk on trails and learn about the history of the area. This program includes walking for approximately 2 miles on uneven terrain.

Jamaica Bay is for Everyone

On Sunday, June 29 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., head to 4806 Norton Ave. in Edgemere for a day of free sailing lessons or tours with Sail Rockaway. Plus enjoy music, food and drinks.

Shorebird Festival

On Sunday, June 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., head to the boardwalk at Beach 60th Street to join NYC Park’s Piping Plover Team for a day of educational activities and crafts to help us better understand how we can all share the beach with shorebirds. For all ages, with activities geared to younger audiences.

Queensboro Dance Festival

On Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m., head to the Beach 94th Amphitheater for a series of dance performances as part of the Queensboro Dance Festival.

Rockaway Refresh at B. 108

On Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to Beach 108th and the boardwalk for a shoreline cleanup with JBRPC after the busy weekends.

Total Body Conditioning

On Monday, June 30 at 11 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to join a free total body conditioning training with a combination of pilates and stretching elements, with Nadia Ozcan, AFAA certified group fitness instructor.

Ranger Walk at the Refuge

On Saturdays through June 28 at 11 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for ranger-led hikes through the trails in search of birds, plants and other wildlife.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m. through June 28, head to Beach 60th and the boardwalk for a free class involving punching and kicking combinations.

RAA’s Art Exhibits

On Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Rockaway Artists Alliance’s studio 7 in Fort Tilden for their exhibits “Lean on Me: Everyday Acts of Humanity” and “Structures: Portals.”

Yoga on the Beach

On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8:30 a.m., head to Beach 102nd Street for yoga on the beach with Soupy. For info, call 347-804-2559.

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