Astoria Park Shore Fest
www.nyc.gov //dot/ weekendwalks
ShoreFest at Astoria Park is another great reason to love the neighborhood! Take part in a variety of family-friendly activities on Sundays in August when Shore Boulevard along the East River is closed to vehicle traffic. All activities will take place on Shore Boulevard and in Astoria Park between the bridges.
ShoreFest, a partnership with Summer Streets, is made possible by the Department of Transportation, Astoria Park Alliance and local organizations. This annual celebration encourages New Yorkers to re-imagine public space.
August 3rd – We Like to Move It!
Stretch, bend, move and learn during free classes along the boulevard. Enjoy physical fitness activities, games and plenty of fun for all ages with the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.
August 10th – Tastes of Astoria
Exercise your taste buds during this showcase of Astoria’s culinary delights! Come out to feast on local flavors from the neighborhood and learn about healthy, sustainable food practices.
August 17th – Make Shore BoulevART!
Work out your imagination and display your creativity on Shore Boulevard! Join us to paint, play music, dance and much more. Let the river inspire you, while taking in amazing views of the city.
Interested in being a part of ShoreFest? Please contact the Astoria Park Alliance on
Facebook or at
See you on the Shore!
Each year, the New York City Department of Transportation partners with community groups to present Weekend Walks – neighborhood events on multi-block stretches of commercial streets temporarily closed to vehicles and opened to walking and other activities. These multi-day events take place in all five boroughs from May through October.
Local merchants' associations, community groups, and business improvement districts host Weekend Walks as a fun way to highlight local businesses and cultural institutions. They create wonderful opportunities for New Yorkers to gather, see their neighborhoods in a new way, and relax on weekends.
2013 Weekend Walks was a great season, and we're looking forward to 2014.
The 2014 schedule is announced.
www.nyc.gov /html/dot/ weekendwalks //find
Queens
Sunnyside Strolls
46th Street between Greenpoint Avenue and Queens Boulevard
July 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Saturdays)
1 pm – 7 pm
Hosted by the Sunnyside Shines BID.
Astoria Park Shore Fest
Astoria Park Shore Fest
Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard
August 3, August 10, August 17 (Sundays)
1 pm – 6:30 pm
ShoreFest at Astoria Park is another great reason to love the neighborhood! Take part in a variety of family-friendly activities on Sundays in August when Shore Boulevard along the East River is closed to vehicle traffic. All activities will take place on Shore Boulevard and in Astoria Park between the bridges.
Bayside Village September
Bell Boulevard between 39th and 41st Avenues
September 28, October 5 (Sundays)
Noon – 5 pm
The Bayside Village BID Sunday Stroll will be held on Sunday, September 28 in the Heart of Bayside on Bell Boulevard between 39th and 41st Avenue. This event highlights everything the Bell Boulevard has to offer. Join friends and family to enjoy live music and performances, take advantage sidewalk dining from our many restaurants and learn about all of the businesses that call Bell Boulevard home.
Hosted by the Bayside Village BID.
Queens
LIC Walks
Vernon Boulevard between 50th and 46th Avenue
May 17 (Saturday)
1 pm – 6 pm
The Long Island City Partnership will host the first-ever LIC Springs! block party – complete with free performances, art displays, family-friendly activities, and culinary tastes of the neighborhood.
LIC Springs! is a free, afternoon-long festive block party on Vernon Boulevard, from 50th Avenue to 46th Avenue. The event will shut down Vernon Boulevard to vehicular traffic, and run from 1 to 6 PM, with performances on nearly every block – including a main stage. The event will be held rain or shine.
