8 NOVEMBER 25, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO IN QUEENS
THURSDAY, NOV. 25
Illuminate the Farm: The annual
NYC Winter Lantern Festival returns
this Thanksgiving at the Queens
County Farm Museum. Come out on
its opening day to see a display of
festive lights and lanterns shaped
in a range of ways: fl owers, tractors,
animals and more.
When: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy.,
Queens
Cost: $24.99; Youth (3-12): $16.99
Contact: queensfarm.org/
illuminate-the-farm/
Thanksgiving 5K: Get some
exercise this Thanksgiving in this
5k “Turkey Trot.” Each participant
will receive a bib and be entered
in a raffl e for complimentary services
at Fit Club Astoria. A portion
of each ticket sale will be donated to
a non-profi t helping feed families for
Thanksgiving.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 2103 31st Ave., Astoria
Cost: $20
Contact: allevents.in/queens/5kturkey
trot/10000201316391747
FRIDAY, NOV. 26
Black Friday Hiking: Work off
your turkey belly this Black Friday
by hiking to the oldest living organism
in New York, the Alley Giant. The
Urban Park Rangers will guide you
there; comfortable walking footwear
is highly recommended.
When: 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Oakland Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: nycgovparks.org/
events/2021/11/26/black-friday-hikethe
alley-giant /
Pop-Up Black Friday Shopping:
Support local, small business owners
this Black Friday at this pop-up event.
Live music and cash giveaways will
be happening throughout the day.
When: 1 to 10 p.m.
Where: 14-25 Central Ave., Queens
Cost: Free
Contact: stayhappening.com/e/
black-friday-pop-up-shop-bonanza-
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SATURDAY, NOV. 27
Steinway Kids Holiday Event:
Bring your kids out to Astoria so they
can drop off their letters to Santa and
take photos from Mrs. Claus! A free
children’s event sponsored by the
Steinway Astoria Partnership will
have those events, as well as balloon
art and musical performances every
hour.
When: 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: 31st Avenue between Steinway
Street and 38th Street
Cost: Free
Contact: steinwaystreet.org
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Head to
The Shops at Atlas Park for their tree
lighting ceremony. Cookies and hot
chocolate will be available, and there
will be a special visit by Santa for the
children.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale
Cost: Free
Contact: shopatlaspark.com/
Events/Details/558698
SUNDAY, NOV. 28
Free Outdoor Concert: As part
of their outdoor concert series, Culture
Lab LIC has songwriter Aaron
William Pollock performing. A combination
of folk, blues and country,
Pollock was recently placed among
the top eight blues artists worldwide
at the 2020 International Blues
Challenge.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 5-25 46th Ave., Long Island
City
Cost: Free
Contact: culturelablic.org
MONDAY, NOV. 29
General Community Meeting:
Want to hear about the future of
Elmhurst — or say what you think it
should be? Come to the public Elmhurst
meeting for a discussion and a
slide showing of Elmhurst from times
past.
When: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Elmhurst Memorial Hall,
88-24 43rd Ave., Elmhurst
Cost: Free
Contact : f acebook.com/
events/2959490837596463/
Salsa Mondays: Aft er a long day
at work, enjoy a night of dance. The
new swinging aft er-work salsa is on
Mondays at D Antigua Restaurant
Lounge.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: 84-16 Northern Blvd., Jackson
Heights
Cost: Free
Contact: www.facebook.com/
events/440986620730197/
TUESDAY, NOV. 30
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Ceremony: Hanukkah begins on
Nov. 28 this year, and Queens Borough
President Donovan Richards Jr.
is a festive celebration of the holiday.
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: 120-55 Queens Blvd., Kew
Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: https://bit.ly/3DDrSBy
“Breaking Bad” Trivia: Think you
know this renowned TV show? You
should come show off your knowledge,
either by yourself or a team,
during this “Breaking Bad” trivia
night.
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Katch Astoria, 31-19
Newtown Ave., Astoria
Cost: Free, reserve tickets online
Contact: eventbrite.com/e/breaking
bad-trivia-tickets-167751973669
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1
Sacred Pause Meditation Session:
Take a “sacred pause” from
life by connecting with nature,
breath and sound. All are welcome
to attend and find mental and emotional
balance. There are private
and group sessions available for this
meditation session.
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Forest Park, Forest Park
and Myrtle Avenue
Cost: $75
Contact: eventbrite.com/e/breaking
bad-trivia-tickets-167751973669
Queens Job Fair: Looking to find
a new job or switch careers? Head to
the Commonpoint Queens Job fair to
have the chance to speak to 60 different
companies that are currently
hiring. Some businesses that are at
the event include Amazon, Hyatt,
T-Mobile, MTA and the NY State
Police.
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Commonpoint Queens
Central Queens, 6709 108th St., Forest
Hills
Cost: Free, registration required
Contact: eventcreate.com/e/
commonpointqueensjobfair
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SATURDAY, NOV. 27
Tree Lighting Ceremony: Head to The Shops at Atlas Park for their tree lighting ceremony. Cookies and hot
chocolate will be available, and there will be a special visit by Santa for the children.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale
Cost: Free
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