Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
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:
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
A day-long celebration of all things Queens happening (where else?!) in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! From afternoon to night, there will be family-friendly activities, giveaways, concerts and more.
Here are just some of the activities and entertainment that will be happening in the park for Queens Day. Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to the big day!
Summer Crafting Activities and Soccer Skills Challenges and Lacrosse Skills and Drills with NYC Parks Queens Recreation
World Arts Performances by the Queens College School of Arts: CarNYval Dancers and the Loose Change Quartet
World’s Fair Walking Tours from the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park (12pm and 2pm)
Zumba from the Alliance’s Summer Fitness program (11am-12pm)
All-ages Tennis Clinics at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Intermediate canoeing with the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, embarking at Baseball Field 13
Beginner’s rowing lessons from Row New York at the Meadow Lake Boathouse; advance registration required at this link
Queens Day Skate Jam from the Skatepark Project at Maloof Skate Park
Learn about the animals of the Americas and wildlife conservation with the Queens Zoo at the Unisphere
Sign up for a library card and check out books with the Queens Public Library-Mobile Library
Enjoy free mini golf for kids under 17 at Flushing Meadows Golf Center
Learn about composting with Queens Botanical Garden
Join CityParks Soccer for fun soccer drills, games and activities
And our wide array of informational tables and booths featuring community partners in Queens:
Branded swag and an interactive visioning board with the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Learn about cancer and chronic disease prevention with New York City Health and Hospitals Elmhurst
Get involved with Queens Community House’s Neighbors in Action program
Be a part of the NYC volunteer community and learn how to get involved with Let’s Green NYC
Estamos en el Agua, an environmental storytelling project by City as a Living Laboratory
The Unisphere festival hub will also feature food trucks curated by the Queens Night Market, including:
Yankee Doodle Dandy (American food)
Terry and Yaki (Halal Asian food)
Makina Cafe (Ethiopian food)
Madrina Vegana Taqueria (Vegan Mexican food)
The festivities will culminate in the Basement Bhangra Beyond Festival from DJ Rekha! Brought to you by the City Parks Foundation’s Capital One Summerstage and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Calling all Salsa lovers! Join Son Del Monte and DJ Harry T. 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 23 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!
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
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:
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
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!
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
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:
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
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:
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly volunteer event throughout the summer. Each Monday, volunteers will meet by the Fantasy Forest Carousel to help maintain and steward Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team for a weekly opportunity to remove harmful invasive species from the park.
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
Enjoy the warm weather and get your sweat on at the Alliance for FMCP’s Weekend Fitness classes, happening all summer long.
Each Saturday and Sunday, experienced instructors will be leading FREE 60 minute classes of Yoga, Pilates, and Zumba under the iconic Unisphere. Registration is optional.
Saturday Schedule:
11am - 12pm Zumba
Sunday Schedule:
9am-10am Pilates
10am-11am Yoga
Register Here (Optional)
Get in the groove with our summer-long Zumba classes at FMCP! Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-12pm.
Every class is FREE! Participants will have fun and exercise under the iconic Unisphere. (Registration is optional)
What's a pollinator party without a proper planting playlist? Let’s dive into garden action with some upbeat tunes, plant pollinator-friendly flowers, refresh garden beds, and help create spaces where pollinators dance around the city. At our Seed Workshop, you’ll learn how to collect, save, and plant seeds that support these tiny dancers.
We will be meeting by Meadow Lake Boathouse
What's a pollinator party without a proper planting playlist? Let’s dive into garden action with some upbeat tunes, plant pollinator-friendly flowers, refresh garden beds, and help create spaces where pollinators dance around the city. At our Seed Workshop, you’ll learn how to collect, save, and plant seeds that support these tiny dancers.
We will be meeting by Meadow Lake Boathouse
Begin your weekend with a grounding blend of mindfulness and environmental awareness at the Garden of Meditation in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Start with a guided meditation focused on deep listening...tuning into birds and the bzzz of pollinators, while reflecting on the the sometimes inevitable noise pollution from city soundscapes. Afterward, join us for gardening as we care for this shared colorful space. You’ll also have the option to build your own bee house, supporting important habitats and urban biodiversity.
We will be meeting by Garden of Meditation
Deepen your connection to the urban forest at Love a Tree Day with FMCP Stewardship! Join us for a guided tour through Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where you’ll discover thousands of trees and a variety of species that make this park a thriving landscape and gorgeous canopy. Take part in hands-on stewardship activities to help care for and protect these vital green spaces.
We will be meeting by Rocket Thrower Statue
Honor Mother’s Day with FMCP Stewardship at the Rose Garden in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Enjoy a guided stroll through vibrant roses and take part in gentle stewardship activities to help care for this cherished space.
We will be meeting by Unisphere Rose Gardens
Celebrate Birdwatching and Protection Week with the FMCP Stewardship Team. Inspired by the work of the National Audubon Society, this program combines guided bird walks with hands on stewardship activities. Calling all birders and bird call experts…volunteers will learn to identify local and migratory species while taking part in shoreline clean-ups and horticultural maintenance that support healthy habitats. Join us in protecting urban birdlife and strengthening our shared eco system.
May 1, 2026 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
May 3, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Volunteers will meet by the Tide Gate. Email volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org if you have any questions.
Celebrate Birdwatching and Protection Week with the FMCP Stewardship Team. Inspired by the work of the National Audubon Society, this program combines guided bird walks with hands on stewardship activities. Calling all birders and bird call experts…volunteers will learn to identify local and migratory species while taking part in shoreline clean-ups and horticultural maintenance that support healthy habitats. Join us in protecting urban birdlife and strengthening our shared eco system.
May 1, 2026 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
May 3, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Volunteers will meet by the Tide Gate. Email volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org if you have any questions.
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team this Earth Month for a hands-on exploration of urban ecology at Willow Lake. This program highlights the resilience of amphibians and other wildlife that persist in New York City’s wonderful wetlands, adapting to pollution, human activity, and changing habitats.
We will be meeting by Mauro Playground
Join FMCP Stewardship for a special volunteer opportunity in celebration of Arbor Day! Help care for newly sprouted trees while exploring the natural beauty of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Connect with nature, support the growth of young trees, and make a lasting impact on one of New York City’s most iconic green spaces.
Saturday, April 25th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) Volunteers will be meeting by Rocket Thrower Statue
By turning Earth Day into a day of discovery, people from all over the map can see that they have the power to help the planet. With curiosity, creativity, and science, everyone can explore new ideas and take action. Together, we can imagine and build a greener city for everyone!
Wednesday, April 22nd, (2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m) we will be meeting by Unisphere
Any questions? Reach out to us at volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team taking part in ecological conservation all Earth Month long. Volunteer activities will include learning about cherry blossoms and Mulching techniques.
Friday, April 17th, (2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m) event we will be meeting by Cherry Hill Grove
Join the FMCP Stewardship Team and welcome Spring in Flushing Meadows Corona Park by observing Earth Week and taking part in ecological conservation all month long. Activities range from trail maintenance, weeding, litter collection, tree and vegetation care, shoreline restoration, species removal, and other beautification projects.
Below is where each event will be held (10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m daily)
Monday, April 6th, event we will be meeting by The Pat Dolan Trail
Tuesday, April 7th, event we will be meeting by Friendship Grove
Wednesday, April 8th, event we will be meeting by World's Fair Marina
Thursday, April 9th, event we will be meeting by Fantasy Forest
Friday, April 10th, event we will be meeting by Lawrence Playground
Saturday, April 11th, event we will be meeting by Ederle Terrace
If you have any questions reach out to the FMCP Stewardship team: volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org
Feel free to sign up for multiple dates!
Join NYC Parks staff in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for an exciting, hands-on tree pruning experience! Volunteers will work side-by-side with park experts to learn essential tree care techniques while exploring the fundamentals of urban horticulture. Get your hands dirty, build valuable skills, and help keep our park healthy and thriving. All stewardship events qualify for service hours.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: George Washington as Master Mason
In-Person Instruction: Sessions will take place in the park and will focus on pruning techniques and applied urban horticultural practices led by experts.
Volunteers will work alongside NYC Parks staff to prune rose bushes in the heart of Flushing Meadows Corona Park while gaining hands-on experience and learning core principles of urban horticulture. All stewardship events qualify for service hours.
Dates: March 14, 2026, and March 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (If you cannot commit to the entire event, please feel free to still join us. All effort is appreciated!)
Location: Rose Gardens near Unisphere (volunteers must sign in upon arrival).
In-Person Instruction: Sessions will take place in the park and will focus on pruning techniques and applied urban horticultural practices led by experts
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Click Here to Join the Zoom Meeting
We’ll be creating cards from plant waste!
Join the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Stewardship Team for a heartwarming virtual volunteer event focused on nurturing the homes and habitats of many species.
For the event activity, we recommend bringing flower petals of all shades—or other sustainable materials—to create a sustainable Valentine’s Day card.
To everyone who registered, please stay tuned for our upcoming “learn-from-nature” videos. A future park-based opportunity will include learning about hawks and their habitat, ecosystem, and food chain.
Any questions? Please contact volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org for more information.
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Meadow Lake Boathouse Rain Garden
Join the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Stewardship Team for a special volunteer event observing World Wetlands Day and our beautiful rain garden along Meadow Lake.
This event will feature a special guest speaker who will share insights on wetlands and rain gardens and how they can be implemented in urban landscapes to mitigate stormwater runoff while creating thriving oases for local wildlife.
Activities will vary from general cleaning to invasive species removal, weeding, and more depending on the weather.
If you are having trouble, find the location of the events, please contact volunteer@allianceforfmcp.org for more help.
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: The Unisphere
Partnering with NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, the FMCP Stewardship Team invites volunteers to a one-hour event to help preserve the natural environment around the Unisphere, a symbolic landmark. Participants will then join the Rangers at 11:00 am-12:30 pm for a team-based orienteering and history scavenger hunt using World’s Fair monuments to explore Flushing Meadows Corona Park and discover its rich past.
Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park
6 Olmsted Drive
Queens, NY 11368
(718) 760-6565
info@allianceforfmcp.org
