Astoria Kids Activities Calendar

22 activities this month

Wednesday, June 10

Toddler Time at Long Island City Library

Long Island City Library

An engaging program for little ones featuring ukulele sing-a-longs and playful puppetry.

stories Free 13mo-2y Astoria

Metropolitan Opera SummerStage at Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrates Sculpture Park

A free outdoor recital featuring rising stars from the Metropolitan Opera in a beautiful waterfront setting.

music Free Astoria

Thursday, June 11

Reading Rhythms Queens: June 11th

Reading Rhythms (Queens event location)

A calm, family-friendly reading + music vibe event (check details for kid fit) hosted at a 31st Ave address in Astoria.

music Price varies (see event page) Up to 12y Astoria

Toddler Storytime and Open Play — June 11

Queens Public Library — Astoria Branch

A drop-in library storytime with songs and rhymes followed by open play; arrive a bit early since space is limited.

stories Free 18mo-3y Astoria

Friday, June 12

Crossroads Performance at Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrates Sculpture Park

A live performance exploring identity and community with the Pioneers Go East Collective.

general Free Astoria

Let's Move: Prehistoric Pals at Steinway Library

Steinway Library

Children can swing their tails and gnash their teeth as they move like dinosaurs in this active session.

sports Free Up to 5y Astoria

Juneteenth: Painting Workshop at Steinway Library

Steinway Library

Celebrate Juneteenth through creativity and expression in this inspiring art workshop for school-age children.

art Free 6y-11y Astoria

Saturday, June 13

31st Ave Open Street — Season 7, Week 7 (Street Artist of the Year competition + Chess on 31st Ave) — June 13

31st Ave Open Street

Open-street daytime hang with kid-friendly pass-through activities like watching street artists compete and casual chess tables.

art Free Up to 12y Astoria

MoMI LAB Opening at Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image

The grand opening of MoMI LAB, a new co-creation studio and education space for all ages.

science Free with admission Astoria

Sign & Song with Baby Fingers at Steinway Library

Steinway Library

Learn new songs and American Sign Language (ASL) to support language development and self-expression.

music Free Up to 5y Astoria

Sunday, June 14

Musicraftory with Shana — June 14

Culture Lab LIC

An interactive multi-sensory experience where music, movement, story, and art come together for early learners.

music Paid 18mo-5y Astoria

Art for Families: Play & Design at Noguchi Museum

Noguchi Museum

A hands-on family workshop focused on play and design, including museum admission.

art Free with registration 2y-12y Astoria

31st Ave Open Street — Season 7, Week 7 (Street Artist of the Year competition + Chess on 31st Ave) — June 14

31st Ave Open Street

Open-street daytime hang with kid-friendly pass-through activities like watching street artists compete and casual chess tables.

art Free Up to 12y Astoria

Monday, June 15

Little Sprouts: Jump and Play — June 15

A.R.R.O.W. Field House

Toddlers develop physically and socially through fun games, musical activities, and arts & crafts in this guided program.

sports Free 12mo-3y Astoria

Wednesday, June 17

Drag Artists for Expression NYC at Steinway Library

Steinway Library

A creative program for children ages 3-8 that celebrates self-expression and community.

general Free 3y-8y Astoria

Thursday, June 18

Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training (Astoria Park – Pool Deck) — June 18

Astoria Park (Astoria Pool Deck)

A free outdoor Parks fitness class on the pool deck that older kids can join alongside a parent (or you can trade off supervising).

sports Free 7y-12y Astoria

Saturday, June 20

APA Volunteer Day — Litter Pickup and Park Beautification — June 20

Astoria Park (Astoria Park Alliance)

A family-friendly park volunteer morning—great for elementary-aged kids who like grabbers/gloves and helping outdoors.

outdoors Free 5y-12y Astoria

Astoria Park Kids Run Club (Ages 9–13) — June 20

Astoria Park Running Track

A structured, supportive kids running session on the Astoria Park track with warm-ups, guided drills, and cool-down stretches.

sports See RSVP page 9y-13y Astoria

Community Cookouts (Tikkun BBQ block party series on 31st Ave Open Street) — June 20

31st Ave Open Street

A big neighborhood block-party style cookout series on the Open Street with food, music, and community programming (check page for that date's exact schedule).

general Free (donations optional) Up to 12y Astoria

Astoria Has Pride: Picnic in the Park — June 20

Socrates Sculpture Park

A big, kid- and pet-friendly Pride picnic with music, games, crafts, and family activities at Socrates Sculpture Park (RSVP recommended).

general Free with RSVP Up to 12y Astoria

Sunday, June 21

Summer Solstice & Opening Celebration at Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrates Sculpture Park

Celebrate the longest day of the year with art performances, activations, and new fellowship works.

outdoors Free Astoria

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar — June 21

Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, or The Battery

Experience a free outdoor performance of Shakespeare's classic play in one of New York City's beautiful parks.

general Free Astoria

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