National Night Out 2026
NYPD 102nd Precinct National Night Out!
Great community event for all to come out and enjoy.
WBID Back to School Event
SAVE THE DATE!! Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! The Woodhaven Business Improvement District is excited to help local families get ready for the new school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, where we'll be providing FREE backpacks with school supplies (while supplies last).
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 2PM-4PM
Location: Chase Plaza. In front of our NEW office 84-01 Jamaica Avenue
- One backpack per child.
- Child must be present to receive a backpack.
- Available while supplies last.
We look forward to helping students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. See you there!
Senator Addabbo - Mobile Office Hours
State Senator Joe Addabbo will be holding one of his mobile office hour events at the Woodhaven Library on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 5:30PM to 7PM.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Event
Via Zoom. Call Senator Addabbo’s office for more details (718) 738-1111.
Prostate Cancer Screening Event @ Senator Addabbo's Office
Prostate Screening Event at State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo’s office on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Registration required, call (718)738-1111.
Big Band Swing Concert & Dance Lesson @ Forest Park Bandshell
Senator Jospeh Addabbo, Jr. will be sponsoring a Big Band Swing Concert & Dance Lesson. September 25, 2026, 6 pm – 7 pm (dance lesson)
7 pm – 8 pm (concert) Forest Park – George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven, NY 11421. Rain Date: October 2, 2026.
51st Annual Forest Park Fair - Richmond Hill Block Association
Richmond Hill Block Association is sponsoring the 51st Annual Forest Park Fair. There will be kids rides, live performers, local vendors, vendors & crafts, face painting balloon artists and family activities. Forest Park Drive & Myrtle Avenue near the Buddy Monument from 10AM to 5PM.
Senator Joseph Addabbo's Veterans' BBQ
Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12PM to 2PM. Howard Beach Motor Boat Club, 59 Russell Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414.
Senator Addabbo’s Fall Paper Shredding Event
Spring paper shredding event held in the band shell parking lot.
Fall E-Waste & Paint Recycling Event
Forest Park Bandshell (rain or shine). Sponsored by State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, Lower East Side Ecology Center, PaintCare and GCOP.
OMNY Van at Assembly Member Rajkumar's Office
Thursday, July 30, Assembly Member Rajkumar will be bringing the MTA’s OMNY Card Van directly to South Queens for reduced-fare applications, MetroCard balance transfers, OMNY assistance, and more.
National Lemon Day Celebration @ Senator Addabbo's Office
State Senator Joe Addabbo recognizes National Lemon Day by hosting a pop-up lemonade stand outside of both of his district offices on Friday, July 24, 2026, between 12PM and 1:30PM. Free cups of lemonade will be distributed.
Free Jazz Concert - Kupferberg Center for the Arts
You're invited to a FREE outdoor jazz concert featuring six-time Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill! Forest Park Band Shell, July 23, 2026, at 7PM.
Goodhaven Queens Percussion Concert 2026
Goodhaven Queens Percussion Concert 2026. Gamelan Yowana Sari. Ryan Sawyer Shaker Ensemble. Malian Group Farafina. Doors open at 2PM. Rain Date July 19th.
Senator Addabbo Pop-Up Resources Event
Senator Joe Addabbo will be sponsoring a “pop-up” resources event at his office at 84-16 Jamaica Avenue on Friday, July 17, 2026, between 12PM and 1:30PM.
Cops & Kids Block Party - 102nd Precinct
Meet officers. See police vehicles. Enjoy activities. Strengthen our community. All are welcome!
Walking Tour - WC&HS "A Night at the Movies"
The Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society has a special free event planned for the end of this month. On Friday, June 26, we will host our first-ever nighttime walking tour of Woodhaven. Participants will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of 96th Street and Jamaica Avenue before heading west toward 80th Street. Along the way, we'll visit the sites of Woodhaven's former movie theaters and highlight many other historic and interesting locations along Jamaica Avenue.
This event is FREE and open to everyone. It's approximately 1-mile walking distance, with a number of stops along the way. Our last stop will be the filming location of Liam Neeson's "Run All Night" - shown in the film as "The Old Abbey Pub" but known today as Geordie's Joint.
If you have any questions, drop us a line at woodhavenhistory@gmail.com or projectwoodhaven@gmail.com.
Rockfest at Forest Park Bandshell
Live from the Forest Park Bandshell - Rockfest 2026! Saturday, June 20, 2026, 12 noon to 8PM.
WBID Welcome to Summer Concert
Summer kick-off concert at the plaza at Jamaica Avenue and Forest Parkway sponsored by the Woodhaven Business Improvement District (WBID), Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12PM to 4PM.
Mobile Mammogram @ Senator Addabbo's Office
Mobile Mammogram Screening at State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr’s office, Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 9AM to 4:30PM. Appointments required. call (718) 738-1111.
America 250 Celebration - Councilmember Ariola
Join Councilmember Ariola at Forest Park for crafts, bounce houses and games and more as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!
America 250 Celebration - Senator Addabbo
USA 250th Anniversary Celebration at the American Legion Post #118 in Woodhaven. Live music by Harmony 4 All, complimentary refreshments, 250th Anniversary gifts and proclamation presented to Sail4th 250. Sign up for free tickets to experience the maritime celebration at the ports of New York and New Jersey (July 5th through July 7th).
Food Pantry - All Saint's Episcopal Church
Join All Saint’s Episcopal Church this Saturday for our Pop-Up Food Pantry. We are grateful to help bring fresh food to our neighbors and support our Woodhaven community.
Bird Watching Event
In response to popular demand and the success of last year’s debut, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. is partnering with the Queens County Bird Club and the Parks Department to host a bird watching tour in Forest Park for his constituents on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 am to 11:30 am.
The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale - Spring 2026
The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale is an annual event hosted by the Woodhaven Residents' Block Association in Woodhaven, Queens, where individual households all set up and hold yard sales on the same day. You can access the final map of participating households under the Great Woodhaven Yard Sale tab of this website late on the evening before the yard sale.
Community Paint Day - Woodhaven Mural Project
Come out on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, between 3PM and 5PM at 91st Avenue between 98th and 102nd Streets. Come paint a book bind. “your story”, on the “Wings of Rich-Haven” mural. Hope to see you there!
Autism & Developmental Disabilities Walk & Resource Fair
Participants will walk four times around the park to help raise awareness of autism and other developmental disabilities. Resources, educational materials and services will be available for families.
NYLAG @ Senator Addabbo's Office
New York Legal Assistance Group’s mobile van will be at Senator Joseph P. Addabbo’s office on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10AM to 3PM. Appointments required, call (718) 738-1111.
Our Voting - Our Power: Voting and Taking Action
Civic engagement forum at Unidad y Fe Church.
Movie Night Sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola
Join us at the PS 60 Schoolyard (91-02 88th Avenue) tonight for a FREE screening of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille! Showing starts at 8, so get there early to save your spot. We’ll bring the popcorn; you bring a chair (and maybe even a blanket too!) I hope to see you there!
School District 27 Soap Box Derby
School District 27’s first ever Soap Box Derby at the Forest Park Bandshell.
102nd Precinct Community Council Meeting
Monthly 102nd Precinct Community Council Meeting.
Spring E-Waste & Paint Recycling Event
Forest Park Bandshell (rain or shine). Sponsored by State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, Lower East Side Ecology Center, PaintCare and GCOP.
Jave With Joe Addabbo
Next ‘Java with Joe” is Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ “Atlantic Diner” in South Richmond Hill, between 12PM and 2PM.
Bingo Night for St. Thomas' Final 8th Grade Class
Family Bingo Night supporting St. Thomas’ final 8th grade class. Doors open at 6:30PM and admission is $40- includes game cards. Contact the office at (718) 847-3904. Prizes. Raffles. Snacks. Family Fun.
Ring Bowl Workshop @ Woodhaven Library
Join artist Naomi Rabinowitz for a fun, hands-on evening creating your own decorative ring bowls. In just 90 minutes, most participants leave with several beautiful handmade pieces. Sponsored by Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar.
Woodhaven Library - International Evening of Poetry
Join us at the Woodhaven Library on the final night of Poetry Month for a beautiful evening of poetry and music. 85-41 Forest Parkway Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 PM.