This guide highlights strictly free and hands-on events taking place across Queens, New York City. Each listing features a direct event link in which you can click the title for an informational page. Activities include workshops, classes, and community gatherings designed to help you learn new skills, meet others, and engage with your local environment.
Eco Art & Performance at Socrates Sculpture Park
Join interactive art-making and performance sessions designed for youth and families. Materials provided. Great for creative expression in an outdoor setting.
Recycled Transit Toys at King Manor Museum
Make your own toys from recycled materials while learning about 19th-century transportation and sustainability. Family-friendly.
Fabric Collage Workshop with Laura OsCam
A textile-focused collage session where participants create colorful, abstract works using fabric. No experience needed. Materials provided.
Whiz Kidz: Science Experiments for Children
Children aged 5–12 can conduct fun, safe science experiments that teach core principles of chemistry, biology, and physics.
Drawing in the Park
Bring your creative side outdoors with pastels, watercolor, and sketching materials. All supplies provided. No experience required.
Street Tree Care (Astoria & Woodside)
Help NYC Parks take care of urban trees through mulching, aerating, and ID training. Learn stewardship and ecology while doing good.
Grow and Gather at Queens County Farm
A family gardening program with planting, storytelling, and harvesting. Perfect for young kids and beginner gardeners.
Compost, Art, Farm, and Learn at Rusty Wheelbarrow Farm
Volunteer-based weekend program where families can compost, garden, and engage in nature-themed art projects.
Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join volunteers and NYC Parks staff to restore local ecosystems through hands-on weeding, planting, and cleanup.
Green Oasis Community Garden Days
Drop-in volunteer hours in a serene community garden. Get your hands dirty while learning about native plants and sustainable practices.
Mindfulness Journaling at Sunset Sessions
Practice mindful writing as a grounding and reflective activity, led by community facilitators in outdoor spaces.
Free Meditation Course (4 Weeks)
Introductory course in simple, guided meditation. Designed for stress relief and increased focus. Open to all ages.
Technology Training by Per Scholas
Free IT and coding bootcamps for those looking to enter the tech industry. Includes hands-on labs and career coaching.
Outdoor Yoga & Tai Chi in Queens Parks
All-levels classes in gentle movement practices like tai chi and yoga. No mats required. Calm, beginner-friendly energy.
Passport to Wellness 2025 Fair
A large-scale community fair with health screenings, fitness demos, hands-on wellness activities, and free resources.
Community Health & Safety Fair
Interactive wellness stations, CPR demos, nutrition talks, and giveaways for the whole family.
All of these activities are free, hands-on, and open to the public. Use the links and maps to plan your visits and explore what Queens has to offer. New opportunities are always popping up, so check event pages regularly and share with anyone who might want to join. Show up, participate, and enjoy.
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