Queens is one of the most culturally diverse areas in the U.S., with a rich array of festivals and events like Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Greek celebrations. It also boasts some of the most authentic Asian and South American food in New York City. Let's dive into the hotspots for our Queens buddies!

📍Queens Night Market

🕓 Saturdays from 4 PM to Midnight, April 13th - August 17th; September 14th - October 26th

 🍲 The night market features over 100 food vendors from around the world, including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Most dishes are under $5, so you can eat your heart out without breaking the bank

🎶 Live music and performances 

🧶 Handicraft stalls

📍Flushing Meadow Corona Park

NYC’s second-largest park and former site of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs. It offers a variety of recreational spots like soccer fields, tennis courts (home of the US Open), and the New York Mets' Citi Field. The park has picnic areas with BBQ grills, boating, and fishing on the lake. Nearby attractions include the Queens Museum (with a NYC panorama model), New York Hall of Science, Queens Zoo, the iconic Unisphere, and the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong’s house.

📍Flushing

A foodie’s paradise! From Roosevelt Avenue to Jackson Heights, you’ll find a variety of restaurants and food stalls that won’t disappoint, especially if you love Burmese, Thai, Colombian, or Mexican cuisine. The New World Mall also has an impressive Asian food court. Nearby, Francis Lewis Park offers great views of the Manhattan Bridge and is a perfect spot for sunset photos.

📍Forest Hills

Known for its safety and serene atmosphere, this affluent area features a variety of dining options, from Italian to Indian cuisine, and cosy coffee shops. The Forest Hills Stadium Concert series is a summer highlight.

📍Astoria

Famous for its Greek restaurants, cafes, and dessert spots, Astoria also offers Middle Eastern, Italian, and Brazilian cuisine. Astoria Park, located by the river, provides a stunning view of the NYC skyline and has facilities like a skateboard park, walking trails, soccer fields, an outdoor cinema, and the massive Astoria Pool.

📍MOMA PS1

💲$10 A former school turned art museum showcases paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, video art, and performance art. In the summer, don’t miss the Warm Up music festival.

📍Museum of the Moving Image

💲$21.50 Located in one of NYC's oldest film studios, the museum explores the art and technology of film, TV, and digital media, featuring exhibits on production processes, costumes, and set designs.

📍Noguchi Museum

💲$16 Dedicated to the works of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this museum also hosts workshops.

📍Fort Totten Park

This historical park, once a mid-19th-century coastal defence fortress, now features scenic trails perfect for sunset views, with old battery ruins, fort buildings, and underground tunnels. It also offers sports fields, boating, and fishing. Regular events include concerts, movie screenings, and festivals.

Now go out there and explore Queens like a local!