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2026 The Amazing Maize Maze at Queen's Farm

New York City’s only corn maze is waiting for you at The Queens County Farm Museum! The adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles, and mazing your way to Victory Bridge – where the stunning vista of this 3-acre living labyrinth is revealed. How long will it take you to find your way through 3 acres of towering corn stalks? The Amazing Maize Maze is must-see NYC. Sponsored by Con Edison.
Dates: 
09/19/2026
09/20/2026
09/26/2026
Saturdays & Sundays, August 29 – November 1 (+ September 7) 11am – 4pm (last entry 4pm)
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Location:

73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park, NY, 11004-1129
United States

Phone:

(718) 347-3276

National Preparedness Month Family Da

Join Queens Botanical Garden, NYC Emergency Management, and Guardians of Flushing Bay for a fun, family-friendly day focused on emergency preparedness, climate resilience, and keeping our communities safe. Families can enjoy hands-on activities, meet local community partners, and learn simple ways to prepare for emergencies and protect our waterways and neighborhoods.
Dates: 
09/27/2026
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355, United States
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Celebrating Jim Henson’s Birthday 2026

Join MoMI to commemorate Jim Henson’s birthday (September 24, 1936) with a special four-day celebration in honor of what would have been his 90th year. This fun weekend for all ages features a slew of special guests, screenings, puppet workshops, collectible swap meet, live music in the courtyard, and more! Be sure to anchor your weekend with a visit to The Jim Henson Exhibition, a dynamic experience exploring Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture, where the public can come face-to-face with 50 beloved characters from the worlds of The Muppet Show, the Muppet movies, Sesame Street, and other productions released during Henson’s lifetime. The Museum will offer daily guided tours over the weekend (advance tickets available).
Dates: 
09/24/2026
09/25/2026
09/26/2026
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Location: 
Museum of the Moving Image, 35th Avenue, Queens, NY, USA
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Ethical Culture Street Fair 2026

Join us on W 64th St. between Broadway and Central Park West for ethical vendors, international food, children’s activities, and special music, dance, and theater performances inside and outside our landmark meeting house. We hope to see you there!
Dates: 
09/27/2026
12 pm - 6 pm
Location: 
W 64th St. between Broadway and Central Park West
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2026 Boo at the Zoo - Bronx Zoo

September 26 through November 1 - Boo at the Zoo is our annual daytime family-friendly Halloween celebration. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-aged children, Boo at the Zoo combines Halloween fun with unforgettable wildlife experiences, all included with Bronx Zoo admission and free for Members! Whether you're planning a family outing, visiting New York City in October, or searching for kid-friendly Halloween activities near you, join us for a day filled with wildlife adventures and family-friendly fall fun.
Dates: 
09/26/2026
09/27/2026
10/03/2026
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Location: 
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460, United States
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Myrtle Avenue Touch A Truck (Book Giveaway All Ages)

Join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for a free, family-friendly day where kids can get up close with trucks, buses, emergency vehicles, and other big machines that help keep our city moving. Families can look forward to hands-on vehicle exploration, kid-friendly activities, music, giveaways, and plenty of neighborhood fun. Brooklyn Book Bodega will be there with free books! More information here.
Dates: 
09/19/2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 
430 Myrtle Avenue Corner of Clinton Ave & Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205
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