Things To Do

Dance Under the Stars for Autism
On Thursday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., head to Caracas at Beach 106th for a dance party with DJ Mugsy Mugs. Enjoy a 360 photo booth, raffles and more. Proceeds benefit future Rockaway Beach Autism Families events.
Rockaway Market Street @ Beach 60th
On Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Rockaway Market Street @ Beach 60th and the Rockaway Freeway to shop from local vendors. Gio Fernandez-Kincade will be the musical performer. Edgemere Farm, Rockaway Soda, Rockaway Honeyworks, Mushroom Queens, Blacksmith’s Breads, and other local vendors will be there!
Jamaica Bay Park Pals
On Saturday, August 3 at 10:30 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge for Park Pals, a program designed to engage families with young children (ages 0-6 years old) in safe nature exploration. Activities include themed read-alouds, discovery walks led by a Ranger, crafts, and more! Pre-registration is required via jbrpc.org/parkpals
RAA’s ‘All Who Wander’
On Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to T7 Gallery in Fort Tilden for Rockaway Artists Alliance’s summer exhibition, “All Who Wander.” On view through August 17.
Riis Landing Kayaking
On Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m., head to Riis Landing near the Marine Parkway Bridge for kayaking for beginners. Open to ages 6 and up with an adult. Dress to get wet, bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, lifejacket, and instruction provided.
100th National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the 100th Precinct is hosting their National Night Out at the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater. Enjoy rides, games, treats, and meet your officers.
101st National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., head to O’Donohue Park on Beach 17th Street for the 101st Precinct’s Night Out. Enjoy performances, games, treats, and meet your officers.
Zumba Under the Stars
On Thursdays through August 29, at 7 p.m., head to the Beach 108th Hockey Rink for a free Zumba workout class led by Lisa G.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head to Beach 60th and the boardwalk to join Gloria for this total-body, non-contact workout for all fitness levels.
Mediative Moments
Every Sunday at 10 a.m., head to the Wise Clock at Riis Park to join a Park Ranger for a meditative stroll on the beach and try out a few fun techniques to help you relax and enjoy the moment.
Outdoor Chair Yoga
On Monday, August 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 11a.m., at RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard), join Cynthia Carrion, certified yoga instructor, in a gentle form of yoga that is done while seated or using a chair for balance. The practice is a good, safe workout for beginners and focuses on the same core principles of yoga: focusing on your breath, paying attention to your thoughts, and staying in the moment.
Stretch & Meditation
On Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m., head to Beach 131st Street to join Jodi Heywood for a total body gentle stretch followed by a guided meditation. All levels welcome. Bring your towel and water. No class if inclement weather.
Yoga at Riis
On Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., and some Mondays and Fridays, head to Bay 12 in Riis Park to enjoy stretching, breathing, meditation and relaxation by the shore with Joann. For questions and updates, email: joannjayanthiyoga@gmail.com
Yoga with Soupy
On Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m., head to Beach 102nd Street for a yoga class led by Soup Campbell.