Things To Do

Stargazing at Floyd Bennett Field

On Friday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m., head to the community garden at Floyd Bennett Field to join the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) for free stargazing sessions. All events start 30 minutes after sunset. Canceled in the event of rain or if the sky is overcast.

Sandy Anniversary Planting

On Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 62nd Street & the Boardwalk to join RISE to care for our shoreline and create a natural protective barrier for the Rockaway community at this dune planting and restoration project. Students can receive community service hours. Rain or shine.

Fall Freedom Fest

On Saturday, October 21 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy all day fun and entertainment on Beach 129th Street. $20 bracelet gains entrance. Dueling Pianos at Callie’s at 12 p.m., Midnight Society at Pico at 2 p.m., Wine with Sue at Harbor Light at 4 p.m. and DJ Poppa D at 7 p.m.

Fort Tilden & Dunes Hike

On Saturday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m., head to Building 1 in Fort Tilden, across from the horse stables to join a Park Ranger on a guided nature walk on trails nestled between dunes and maritime forests and learn about how this site has defended us in the past and how it continues to do so today. This program includes walking for approximately 2 miles.

Parade & Trunk or Treat

On Sunday, October 22 at 12 p.m., head to Beach 102nd and the boardwalk to join the 100th Precinct in their kid’s Halloween parade, which ends at the 100th Precinct on Beach 94th for Trunk or Treat. Costumes encouraged!

Transportation Committee Meeting

On Monday, October 23 at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th) for Community Board 14’s Transportation Committee meeting. The committee will be meeting with Circuit for an update on their electric vehicle transportation pilot program.

100th Precinct Community Council

On Wednesday, October 25, at 7 p.m., head to the Knights of Columbus (333 Beach 90th) for the 100th Precinct Community Council monthly meeting. Address questions and concerns and hear precinct updates.

Cardio Punch

On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to the boardwalk at Beach 60th Street for this total body, non-contact workout. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.

Market Street @ Beach 60th

On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Beach 60th and Rockaway Freeway to listen to live music by Patti Blue & the Boyz, and buy from local farmers and vendors.

Chair Movement Class

On Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., head to Temple Beth-El on Beach 121st Street for a Chair Movement Class led by Christine Walker. Donation based.

Master Fitness™

On Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Ann Fosteris leads this free fitness class. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

Core on the Floor

On Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free 30-minute class focusing on core and lower body and led by Ann Fosteris of Fitness to You. Participants should bring their own mats. All levels welcome!

Chair Yoga

On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) as Ruth Graves, certified yoga instructor, teaches a FREE chair yoga class. All levels welcome.

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