9/11 Prayer Service
On Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m., head to Beach 105th Street and the boardwalk for a nondenominational prayer service in front of the shell tribute for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On Friday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m., head to Tribute Park on Beach 116th St. and the bay to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. Music, reading of the names, placing of the roses and more.
Big Sit Birding
On Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to sit, watch, and listen for as many bird species as possible. Sit on benches near the pollinator garden, adjacent to the visitor center while you watch and listen. Binoculars available to borrow.
NYC Honey Fest
On Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to the Beach 106th boardwalk to enjoy various honey and beeswax vendors, learn about beekeeping and more.
Beach Sessions
On Saturday, September 12 at 6 p.m., head to Beach 110th Street to see “Amusement,” a dance performance on the sand, commissioned by Alexa West.
Park Pals
On Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., head to the Nest at Floyd Bennett Field to join JBRPC for Park Pals, an early childhood family program for children ages 0–6 and their caregiver(s) that introduces the next generation of young scientists to parks and urban wildlife. This session focuses on the creatures that live on the shore and in the waters of Jamaica Bay. Activities include crafts, a nature walk and a puppet show.
Guided Walk at JBWR
On Sunday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m., head to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to join for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more info about this week’s tour, call 718-318-4340.
Creative Time Sandcastle Competition
On Sunday, September 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., head to Beach 108th St. to watch a sandcastle competition between artists.
Zumba!
On Monday, September 14 at 11 a.m., head to RISE (58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd.) for a free Zumba class led by LaDeidre Smith.
BHPOA Meeting
On Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m., head to the Belle Harbor Yacht Club (533 Beach 126th St.) for the Belle Harbor Property Owners Association meeting.
NAACP Far Rockaway Meeting
On Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m., head to Macedonia Baptist Church (330 Beach 67th St.) for a general membership meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Far Rockaway branch meeting.
Yoga/Human Movement
On Sundays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., head to the beach at Beach 102nd Street to join Kevin Campbell for yoga. Call 347-804-2559 for more info.
Yoga on the Beach
On Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., head to Bay 9 in Riis Park for yoga with Joann. Email joannjayanthiyoga@gmail.com for more info.
Kids in Motion:
Beach 59th Playground
On Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., head to Beach 59th Street Playground near the boardwalk for a day of activities for children including sports, games, fitness demos, and more! Must be accompanied by a guardian.
Cardio Punch
On Saturdays at 11 a.m., head the Beach 60th boardwalk to join Gloria for Cardio Punch, a total body workout. Punch to the rhythms of motivating music.
Poseidon Parade
On Saturday, September 26 at 1 p.m., Poseidon Parade steps off from Beach 105th Street and marches down the boardwalk to Beach 94th Street. Register at www.poseidonsparade.com
