Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

Rated PG 
The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend. 

This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

Join us for a FREE silent disco under the Unisphere!

This family-friendly silent disco in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park will have music for everyone to enjoy! Our 3 DJs will have you orbiting around the Unisphere as they spin a selection of Pop, Latin, Throwbacks, Hip Hop, and R&B! Remember to bring an ID so you can borrow your headphones for the night.

3 Live DJs are spinning all night under the Unisphere:
DJ 1 (Green): Pop/ EDM/ Mashups
DJ 2 (Red): 80’s, 90’s & 2K Throwbacks
DJ 3 (Blue): Hip Hop/R&B/Latin

Your Experience Includes:

A pair of Quiet Events headphones
Glow in the Dark gear
3 live DJ’s battling for your attention

All ages are welcome!

This summer, student musicians from Queens College will be filling David Dinkins Circle with sweet sounds and free soundtracks for your summer visits to Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

From 2pm to 4pm on select dates, these local maestros will be playing serenading the World’s Park.

Stop by and have some refreshments from the concession stand while you enjoy these free mini concerts.

Check out the flyer for our full list of dates where you can catch the live tunes:

Calling all Salsa lovers! Join Son Del Monte and DJ Harry T. on July 17 for a night of fun, dancing, and live music. They will be playing Salsa and other Latin music for everyone to enjoy. Bring your dancing feet and be ready to move. Don’t miss what will be an unforgettable summer night in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

¡Atención a todos los amantes de la salsa! Les tengo una emocionante noticia: el próximo 17 de julio tendremos un concierto de salsa en el Parque FMCP. Contaremos con la música en vivo de la reconocida Son Del Monte, quienes nos harán bailar al ritmo de sus canciones salsa. Además, el talentoso DJ Harry T estará presente para mantener la fiesta enérgica con sus mezclas de salsa y otros géneros latinos. No se pierdan esta increíble oportunidad de disfrutar de una noche llena de música, baile y diversión. ¡Marquen esa fecha en sus calendarios y prepárense para una experiencia inolvidable!

A day-long celebration of all things Queens happening (where else?!) in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

There will be family-friendly activities, giveaways, concerts and more.

Here’s a taste of the free activities available in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Queens Day:

• The Queens Public Library’s Mobile Library

• All-ages Tennis Clinics at the USTA’s Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

• Intermediate canoeing with the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, embarking at Baseball Field 13

• Crafts and Summer Activities from NYC Parks’ Queens Recreation team at Dinkins Circle

• Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series from the Kupferberg Center for the Arts, featuring Ali Bello & the Charanga Syndicate at the Unisphere

• Queens College World Arts Performances including dance and live music from Queens College students

• Free Mini Golf for Kids at the Flushing Meadows Golf Center

• Soccer Clinics from NYCFC’s City in the Community

• Artmaking activities on the Queens Museum’s front lawn

• World’s Fair History Walks with the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park

• Beginner’s rowing lessons from Row New York at the Meadow Lake Boathouse (Registration Required: email events@rownewyork.org)

• Queens Day Skate Jam from the Skate Park Project and Harold Hunter Foundation at Maloof Skate Park

The festivities will culminate in a free concert from the Roots! Brought to you by the City Parks Foundation and Summerstage.

Stay tuned for more details about these exciting events as we get closer to the big day on July 20th!

Join the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park at one of our monthly, summer-long history walks. You will travel in time back to the New York of Robert Moses and learn about the two World’s Fairs that forever changed our park and the city. All walks will be led by our expert docent and last around 90 minutes.

Stick around after the tour to enjoy the park and visit the Queens Night Market!

Registration Here

This summer, student musicians from Queens College will be filling David Dinkins Circle with sweet sounds and free soundtracks for your summer visits to Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

From 2pm to 4pm on select dates, these local maestros will be playing serenading the World’s Park.

Stop by and have some refreshments from the concession stand while you enjoy these free mini concerts.

Check out the flyer for our full list of dates where you can catch the live tunes:

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

Rated PG
The following movie has been rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. The film should be investigated further by parents before they let their younger children attend.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.

Calling all Salsa lovers! Join Son Del Monte and DJ Harry T. on July 31 for a night of fun, dancing, and live music. They will be playing Salsa and other Latin music for everyone to enjoy. Bring your dancing feet and be ready to move. Don’t miss what will be an unforgettable summer night in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

¡Atención a todos los amantes de la salsa! Les tengo una emocionante noticia: el próximo 31 de julio tendremos un concierto de salsa en el Parque FMCP. Contaremos con la música en vivo de la reconocida Son Del Monte, quienes nos harán bailar al ritmo de sus canciones salsa. Además, el talentoso DJ Harry T estará presente para mantener la fiesta enérgica con sus mezclas de salsa y otros géneros latinos. No se pierdan esta increíble oportunidad de disfrutar de una noche llena de música, baile y diversión. ¡Marquen esa fecha en sus calendarios y prepárense para una experiencia inolvidable!

This summer, student musicians from Queens College will be filling David Dinkins Circle with sweet sounds and free soundtracks for your summer visits to Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

From 2pm to 4pm on select dates, these local maestros will be playing serenading the World’s Park.

Stop by and have some refreshments from the concession stand while you enjoy these free mini concerts.

Check out the flyer for our full list of dates where you can catch the live tunes:

Calling all Salsa lovers! Join Son Del Monte and DJ Harry T. on August 14 for a night of fun, dancing, and live music. They will be playing Salsa and other Latin music for everyone to enjoy. Bring your dancing feet and be ready to move. Don’t miss what will be an unforgettable summer night in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!

¡Atención a todos los amantes de la salsa! Les tengo una emocionante noticia: el próximo 14 de agosto tendremos un concierto de salsa en el Parque FMCP. Contaremos con la música en vivo de la reconocida Son Del Monte, quienes nos harán bailar al ritmo de sus canciones salsa. Además, el talentoso DJ Harry T estará presente para mantener la fiesta enérgica con sus mezclas de salsa y otros géneros latinos. No se pierdan esta increíble oportunidad de disfrutar de una noche llena de música, baile y diversión. ¡Marquen esa fecha en sus calendarios y prepárense para una experiencia inolvidable!

Join the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park at one of our monthly, summer-long history walks. You will travel in time back to the New York of Robert Moses and learn about the two World’s Fairs that forever changed our park and the city. All walks will be led by our expert docent and last around 90 minutes.

Stick around after the tour to enjoy the park and visit the Queens Night Market!

Registration Here

Evening Under the Sphere returns on Tuesday, September 30!

With the backdrop of a fun and festive evening, filled with enthusiastic park supporters, guests will enjoy unlimited food and beverages from vendors from the Queens Night Market and dancing under the stars.

Some of our favorite Queens Night Market vendors will be there. You will be able to sample cuisines from places like Jamaica, Ethiopia, China, Mexico, India and more! The full list of vendors will be announced later this summer.

A key highlight of the Evening Under the Sphere benefit is AFMCP’s Freedom of the Human Spirit Award that honors leaders in the Queens community for their achievements:

• Patricia Ornst, Delta Airlines

• Tom Russell, Gov Ball

The ceremony will also see the second annual Claire Shulman Award for Public Service go to Jean Silva, an outstanding member of the Queens community who has demonstrated lifelong dedication to serving our borough.