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THURSDAY THURSDAY, DEC.DEC 30
Annual Ballin 4 Peace
High School Basketball
Holiday Classic
Twelve high school boys varsity basketball
teams from around New York
City will take to the floor to compete
in the first annual Ballin 4 Peace High
School Holiday Classic. Ballin 4 Peace
is a charity event series committed to
raising awareness as related to acts of
violence within NYC and beyond.
10:30 a.m.
Springfield Gardens High School
143-10 Springfield Blvd.
ballin4peace.org
Admission: $5
FRIDAY, DEC. 31
Kids Week: Nature Story Time
Even when school is out, our parks are
still the city’s natural classroom. Bring
your kids to parks throughout the city
for Kids Week during winter recess.
With programs led by their Urban Park
Rangers, kids will get to experience
nature in a hands-on and fun way.
Gather in the garden to enjoy an afternoon
of storytelling.
1-2 p.m.
Mother Carter Garden in Baisley
Pond Park
Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica
The Queens New Year’s Eve 5K Run/Walk
Start 2022 off on the right foot
with this evening 5K. Run through
the paths of Corona Park and
earn some great swag to commemorate
your achievement.
Great way to start a New Year’s
resolution. The event will happen
rain or shine. Make sure to
bring your own reflective gear
and headlamp.
Friday, Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
bit.ly/3mBmubO
Admission: $30
Illuminate the Farm
Head to Queens County Farm
for this annual light festival. The
event boasts over 1,000 lights,
which combine to make up the
stunning lanterns that
patrons can enjoy.
Lanterns are custom
designed by Chinese
artisans as part of a
2,000-year-old tradition
and depict farm animals,
fruits, vegetables, flowers
and holiday delights.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
4:30-9:30 p.m.
Queens County Farm
Museum
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy.,
nycgovparks.org/parks/baisleypond
park/events/2021/12/31/
kids-week-nature-story-time
Admission: Free
SATURDAY, JAN. 1
Skaterobics Class for Beginner
and Intermediate Level
This class is for beginner and intermediate
skaters who want to learn
the basics of roller skating and how
Floral Park
queensfarm.org/illuminate-thefarm/
Admission: $24.99 for general
admission, $16.00 for kids ages 3
to 12 and free for kids ages 0 to 2
to dance on skates. The class will
cover basic fundamentals, specialty
skills, routines and more. Don’t forget
to bring your ticket with you or
have it on your phone to gain access
to the class.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
SKATEROBICS
215-10 Hempstead Ave., Queens
Village
eventbrite.com/e/skaterobicsbeginner
intermediate-saturday
afternoon-1200-pm-tickets
206128725567
Admission: $20 and up
Sakai Art Show New Years 2022
Sakai had been an active concert planner
and ukulele instructor since 2014
until the pandemic sparked Sakai’s
artistic spirit. In 2021, he decided to
start painting with a brush, which
he hadn’t had for a while, and started
painting acrylics. He continued to
paint every day, and in 2021, he now
has 180 works. Come out and support
his art show at Ukehut, which is
a music store, a live venue and an art
hut. The opening reception and closing
party, live painting and other events
are charged.
Noon-7 p.m.
Ukehut
36-01 36th Ave., Long Island City
bit.ly/3qwAm8r
Admission: Free
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SUNDAY, JAN. 2
Forest Hills Greenmarket
Located in front of the Forest
Hills Post Office, this neighborhood
Greenmarket boasts a variety
of locally grown, fresh products.
Throughout the season, the market
will offer free cooking demonstrations,
children’s activities and the
opportunity to mingle with neighbors,
all while getting to know the
regional farmers who grow your
food. Come back each week to
learn about the healthful and flavorful
benefits of eating what is
fresh and in season. They accept
cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC
and Senior FMNP coupons.
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Located on the south side of
Queens Boulevard at 70th
Avenue
grownyc.org
Admission: Free
MONDAY, JAN. 3
Tea Mixer Course
Join MisFits Nutrition for their Tea
Mixer Class, with lessons curated
for all skill levels. The tea mixer
is a 60-minute class that walks
students through the tea lifecycle
from explaining what’s in the
tea and the benefits of mixing the
perfect cup of our refreshing teas.
The class will also explain how
various blends can be prepared.
You will learn different techniques
and types of tea that we have to
offer.
7-8 p.m.
MisFits Nutrition
11514 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
eventbrite.com/e/tea-mixercourse
tickets-221667813397
Admission: $40
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5
Mulch Fest
Don’t know what to do with your
trees after the holidays are over?
Queens Farm is hosting Mulch
Fest, where you can drop off your
trees for recycling. This event is
hosted in partnership with the
NYC Parks Department and the
New York City of Sanitation. All
trees will be taken away from the
farm for wood chipping and will
be used for mulch parks around
the city.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral
Park
queensfarm.org/mulchfest/
Admission: Free
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