Things To Do

BC 9/11 Ceremony
On Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m., head to the VFW Post 260 (705 Shad Creek Road) in Broad Channel to commemorate the 24th Anniversary of 9/11 with VFW members.
Honey Festival
On Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., head to Beach 106th and the boardwalk to enjoy Honey Fest! Buy products from vendors like Rockaway Honeyworks and more, sample, see demonstrations and a performance by Aerial Acoustics from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Adaptive Cycling at FBF
On Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to Floyd Bennett Field as Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and Achilles International hold adaptive cycling for people with disabilities. Enjoy a a ride on a tandem bike or handcycle. Please wear a helmet if you have one.
Breezy Point
9/11 Race
On Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m., the Breezy Point Remembers 9/11 Race kicks off at the Roxbury 9/11 Memorial, to the Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial, followed by an after party at the Breezy Ballfield. To register, head to www.bpremembers911.com
Riis Landing Kayaking
for Beginners
On Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m., head to Riis Landing for kayaking for beginners. Open to ages 6 and up with an adult. No reservation required. Dress to get wet and bring water. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and instruction provided.
Ten Photography Lessons
for a Dead President
On Monday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to RISE (58-093 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) to spend time with Marina Berio’s Ten Photography Lessons for a Dead President.
Free Fall Classes
Beginning September 22, Peninsula Adult Leaning Center (92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) is offering GED Test Prep and Testing and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses. To register contact Peninsulalearning@gmail.com or 718-945-7058.
Defensive Driving Class
On Tuesdays, September 30 and October 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., head to the St. Camillus Cottage, adjacent St. Camillus Church (99-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for your 6-Hour Defensive Driving Course. You can get a three-year 10% liability insurance discount and up to 4 points off your license! You must attend both nights. Fee: $45. To register, call Don at 917-553-2408 today!
RAA’s Portal Exhibit
On Saturdays and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., head to the sTudio 7 Gallery in Fort Tilden for the Rockaway Artist Alliance’s latest exhibit in conjunction with 4head’s Portal: Art With Sand In Its Teeth. Enjoy the work in various mediums from 36 artists. Open through September 21.
Birding for Beginners
On Saturdays through September 27 at 2 p.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join a ranger to take a nature walk, and learn the basics of bird identification. Binoculars available.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Beach 60th and the boardwalk to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.
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.
Free Art Classes
On Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to 205 Beach 96th Street to enjoy free mixed media art classes in conjunction with Ordervision, NYFA and others.
Uplifted Dance Class
On Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., head to the Beach 32nd Street Football Field (Beach 32nd and the boardwalk) for a free dance workout class with Miss Dawn.