Check out what’s going on in Queens this weekend! See our list of things to do in the borough from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28.
GET TESTED AND VACCINATED
Before doing anything in person, get tested for COVID-19 and get vaccinated and boosted! Also, don’t forget to wear your mask indoors and socially distance wherever possible.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the New York City Department of Health suggests getting tested often. Here is where you can find several places in Queens to get tested this weekend:
- Enter your address and find a testing site near you at www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page.
- NYC Health + Hospitals offers several testing sites in Queens.
The United States Postal Service is also offering four free at-home test kits per address. Visit special.usps.com/testkits to learn how to order your test kits.
Visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov to find a Queens vaccination site near you.
Friday, Aug. 26
Enjoy a refreshing summer drink while creating a colorful coaster for it! At Talent Lab of Art teaches you a new craft that you can take home. 87-16 Queens Blvd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Creative Combo- $20, Deluxe Combo $30.
Saturday, Aug. 27
The Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation (RDRC) will host the Rockaway’s First Queens Carnival, the newest reincarnation of the Rockaway Carribean Carnival which took place annually before the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to end. Beach 17th Street, Queens. Free. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call Senator James Sanders’ office at (718)523-3069.
ODESZA at Forest Hills Stadium
The electronic duo, ODESZA will perform their fourth studio album, ‘The Last Goodbye’ for all ages. Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills. Tickets starting at $69.50.
Sunday, Aug. 28
Make lasting memories with your daughter with a makeover, mini facials and a photoshoot. Zulay Modeling School, 5105 Flushing Ave., Maspeth. 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
For more information, call +1(929) 266-7713
To submit an event for QNS Weekender, email Jmoro@schnepsmedia.com.
