Things To Do

Winter Birding at Floyd Bennett Field

On Saturday, January 31 at 9:30 a.m., head to The Nest/Building 135 at 135 Aviation Rd. at the entrance of Floyd Bennett Field to join NYC Bird Alliance and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to spot winter visitors like shovelers, scoters, and mergansers. Bring binoculars or a scope if you have them. Limited binoculars will be available.

Seaweed Grand Opening

On Saturday, January 31 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., head to new cannabis shop Seaweed (73-13 Beach Channel Drive) for a grand opening celebration with promos, giveaways, specials and more. Must be 21+.

Queens Culture Clash

On Sunday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th Street) for a buy, sell, trade event for sports and Pokémon cards, Funko, autographs and other collectibles. Food for sale from Jack’s Corner. 50/50 raffle to benefit Rockaway Beach Autism Families.

A Taste of Natural Healing

On Monday, February 2 at 10 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Alexandra G. Taggart, certified instructor of Dragon’s Way Qigong, leads a FREE thirty-minute class. The Four Energy Gates is a practice to awaken the body’s energy flow. Think almost like an acupuncture treatment, but you are the practitioner!

MasterFitness Complete™

On Monday, February 2 at 11 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Ann Fosteris teaches a FREE exercise class. For all ages and fitness levels.

Core on the Floor

On Monday, February 2 at 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a FREE thirty-minute class, led by Ann Fosteris, that focuses on core and lower body. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels!

Clean Beaches 101

On Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m., RISE, NYC H2O, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are hosting a virtual workshop on the ecology of Jamaica Bay and its ecological and social value, the impact of marine debris and the various methods for its disposal, and waste reduction bills in the NYS Legislature intended to reduce marine debris and promote sustainable local beaches. Go to riserockaway.org and click on Events to register.

Rockaway Beach Civic Association

On Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th) second floor for the monthly RBCA meeting. Members and newcomers welcome.

Body Weight Circuit Training

On Tuesdays at 7 p.m., head to the Sorrentino Recreation Center (18-48 Cornaga Ave.) for a free body weight circuit training class with Edith. Membership not required. Ongoing through May.

Rockaway Game Club

On Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., head to Bungalow Bar (377 Beach 92nd Street) to join Rockaway Game Club for a night of games! $10 for first-timers, $5 for return adventurers. All ages welcome. Stop by anytime. Follow @rockawaygameclub for more information!

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head the Far Rockaway Library (1637 Central Ave.) to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout for all levels. Punch to the rhythms of motivating music. Through April.

V-Day 5K & Half Marathon

On Saturday, February 14, Rockaway Track Club hosts its Valentine’s Day 5K and half marathon runs. For bib pickup, check in and day-of registration, head to Healy’s Pub (108-07 Rockaway Beach Dr.) at 8 a.m. The runs begin on the Beach 108th boardwalk at 9 a.m.

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