Fun Things To Do In Queens With Kids Family Friendly Activities
- Tanner Wilkes
Famous for being the largest borough in New York City, Queens is also one of the original 12 counties of the Province of New York.
That only means Queens has a lot to offer for families interested in escaping the humdrum of daily life.
Whether youre traveling with dramatic infants, energetic toddlers, introspective teens, or intrepid teens, the historic sites, cultural lessons, playgrounds, and huge events in Queens are more than enough to keep them all glued to this wonderland of fascinating sights.
Heres a list of the top fun things to do in Queens with kids if you cant wait to tell them about your next adventure together.
What Is There To Do
Time to actually live IN the history books at Queens County Farm Museum, where the history dates back to 1697 and a visit here feels like you have transported back to that time. In fact, it’s the ONLY working historical farm in the city!
The museum occupies New York City’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland set across 47 acres, and is also the longest continuously farmed site in the state of New York.
So many fun facts already kids and you’re not even there yet!
A visit to Queens County Farm Museum is where you can explore historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, and of course real livestock and farm vehicles too!
The grounds are so peaceful and tranquil, it’s worth taking time to explore the orchard and herb gardens too.
As the only remaining vestige of New York City’s agricultural past, Queens County Farm Museum offers kids an chance to learn about the processes of farm production, and how products move from soil to table.
Other key elements of the farm’s interpretation include their barns and outbuildings and even honey bee hives, plus they have a broad range of educational programs for children and adults, AND a variety of annual special events plus weekend visitor tours too.
Phew, with so much to see and do at Queens County Farm Museum, you might just need to get started now to fit it all in!
County Fair Event Schedule By Day
Friday, September 9, 2022 3:308:30pm FRIDAY TICKET INCLUDES Live music, The Amazing Maize Maze, historic farmhouse tours, cooking demos, farm-wide scavenger hunt, the Con Edison Reading Room, & kids crafts. *Add to the fun with hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, local food & beer vendors.
Saturday, September 10, 2022 11am6pm SATURDAY TICKET INCLUDES Live music family entertainment Blue Ribbon competition exhibits, The Amazing Maize Maze, pie eating & corn husking contests, sack races, historic farmhouse tours, cooking demos, farm-wide scavenger hunt, the Con Edison Ecology booths Adopt-a-Worm composting program, & kids crafts. *Add to the fun with hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, Queens Farms farmstand, local food & beer vendors.
Sunday, September 11, 2022 11am6pm SUNDAY TICKET INCLUDES Live music family entertainment Blue Ribbon competition exhibits, The Amazing Maize Maze, pie eating & corn husking contests, sack races, historic farmhouse tours, cooking demos, farm-wide scavenger hunt, the Con Edison Ecology booths Adopt-a-Worm composting program, & kids crafts. *Add to the fun with hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, Queens Farms farmstand, local food & beer vendors. In commemoration of 9/11, Queens Farm will give away free daffodil bulbs on Sunday as part of a living memorial to the victims of 9/11.
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Queens County Farm Museum
| The Jacob and Catherine Adriance Farmhouse | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Greek Revival, Colonial, Dutch Colonial | |
| NRHP reference No. | |
| Designated NYCL | November 9, 1976 |
The Queens County Farm Museum, also known as Queens Farm, is a historic farm located on 47 acres of the neighborhoods of Floral Park and Glen Oaks in Queens, New York City. The farm occupies the city’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland , and is still a working farm today. The site features restored farm buildings from three different centuries, a greenhouse, planting fields, livestock, and various examples of vintage farm equipment. Queens Farm practices sustainable agriculture and has a four-season growing program.
The museum includes the Adriance Farmhouse, a New York City Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Free guided tours of the farmhouse are offered to the public Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Hayrides are offered on weekends from April through October. An on-site seasonal farmstand featuring Queens Farm vegetables, herbs, and flowers takes place every Wednesday through Sunday from May through October.
Queens County Farm Museum And Its Collection
The Queens County Farm Museum , also known as Queens Farm, is a historic farm located on 47 acres of the neighborhoods of Floral Park and Glen Oaks in Queens , New York City . The farm occupies the city’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland , and is still a working farm today. The site features restored farm buildings from three different centuries, a greenhouse, planting fields, livestock, and various examples of vintage farm equipment. Queens Farm practices sustainable agriculture and has a four-season growing program. The museum includes the Adriance Farmhouse, a New York City Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places . Free guided tours of the farmhouse are offered to the public Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Hayrides are offered on weekends from April through October. An on-site seasonal farmstand featuring Queens Farm vegetables, herbs, and flowers takes place every Wednesday through Sunday from May through October.
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Th Annual Queens County Fair
The first county fair was held in Queens in 1693. Step back in time and enjoy pie eating and corn husking contests, hayrides, carnival rides, and midway games.* Visit the main stage and family entertainment tents featuring an array of live music and theatrical performances, check out local craft and food vendors and get recycling tips at the Con Edison Ecology booth. This traditional agricultural fair boasts blue ribbon competitions in produce, arts & crafts and more. The Amazing Maize Maze opens this weekend be the first to find your way!
TICKETS Online Tickets Only. Advance tickets recommended.3-Day Pass: $45/$35 Friday, September 9, 3:308:30pm: $14 Saturday, September 10, 11am6pm: $20/$15 Sunday, September 11, 11am6pm: $20/$15
*Additional fees apply for hayrides, carnival rides, midway games, & some other attractions. Height rules apply at all carnival rides. Admission to the maze is included in the Queens County Fair ticket price.
Carnival rides & midway games provided by Newton Shows
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