Enjoy a day on the water

Enjoy a day of kayaking and canoeing on Sept. 5 at Socrates Sculpture Park.

Paddlers depart from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove and enjoy a day on the water.

Astoria Boaters and Long Island City Community Boathouse host the all-ages event. No prior boating experience is required and participants may sign up on a first come, first serve basis.

And the best part is — now life preservers are available for any pets who want to join!

Minors (under 18 years old) must have a parent or legal guardian present. Event is weather permitting.

Kayaking and canoeing, Sept. 5 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Free.

Socrates Sculpture Park [32-01 Vernon Blvd. at Broadway in Astoria, (718) 956–1819, www.socratessculpturepark.org].

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