Find fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Queens this June, including a bunny bonanza, summer solstice festival, and ‘Men in Black 3’ exhibit.
June 2-3 and 9-10
Yoo Hoo, It’s Blue!
Join Blue and Steve as Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Blue’s Clues: The Most Spectacular Place, an interactive musical adventure based on the popular Nickelodeon television series. On stage at the Long Island Children’s Museum, the loveable Blue and her human companion lead the audience on a clue-based journey in search of the most spectacular place of all. The quest takes them through Storybook Forest, where Blue and Steve meet the three little pigs, Goldilocks, and other characters from classic fairy tales, all the way to outer space, where the pair discovers planets and other celestial wonders. When they find the final clue, Blue and Steve learn that aside from the surprise-filled world of theater, home is the most spectacular place of all.
June 3
Lend a Hand
Roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors at a Community Volunteer Day, when you’ll seed, weed, and help keep the Queens Botanical Garden clean and green.
June 16
All About Bunnies
Tots can listen to rabbit tales, take a nature walk, and join in some furry fun at Alley Pond Environmental Center’s Bunny Bonanza.
June 17
All About Dad
Father’s Day is June 17. If your dad’s like most, he probably doesn’t need any more ties, tools, or aftershave. Instead, give him some quality time in honor of his day. Choose from these dad-friendly events happening this month.
June 17
Summer’s the Time for Fun
Celebrate the new season at Summer Solstice with Birds. Enjoy a day of music, story, nature, and family fun at Queens Botanical Garden. Avian enthusiast Shari Romar will lead a bird and nature walk at 11am, storyteller Bobby Gonzalez will spin some tales at 1pm, and the highly regarded and world-touring Quintet of the Americas will perform at 2:30pm.
Through Sept. 23
The Aliens Have Arrived
The extraterrestrials in the Men in Black series, created by Rick Barker, are among the most memorable visual elements in these comical action-adventure films. The exhibit Aliens, Gadgets and Guns: Designing the World of ‘Men in Black 3’ features more than 25 objects from the third installment of the film series and includes Baker’s alien creatures, memory-erasing neuralyzers, and the iconic black shades worn by Agents J and K. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Baker creating alien creature makeup is also featured in this exhibit.
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