Rockaway Beach Rocks

Located in Queens, Rockaway Beach took a hit from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Sandy took the boardwalk, homes, and memories. Fast-forward to today, Rockaway Beach is still in recovery but has come a long way since the devastating hurricane.

Rockaway Beach, an 11-mile escape, includes the beach, boardwalk, shops, and Gateway National Recreation Area. Rockaway Beach has become a surprising hot spot for younger generations. Many label themselves as “hipsters.” Surfers, skaters, musicians, and others populate the area.

The foodie culture is only a piece of what makes this place so cool! Take a bite out of something sweet and delicious at CitySticks, or wiggle your way up to the Rockaway Taco stand.

A free public arts festival is open from June 29 through September 1 and sponsored by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. There is a special component to the festival, which is a group exhibition that celebrates the efforts of the surfers and artists in rebuilding their neighborhood.

Rockaway Beach is located at Beach 3 St. to Beach 153 St. and Boardwalk to Atlantic Ocean in Queens. To get there via public transportation, get on a Far Rockaway-Mott Ave.-bound A train and exit at Beach 67 Street.

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Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;