5 Best Family-Friendly Activities in Queens
Queens is home to a variety of family friendly activities. As one of the most diverse boroughs in the world, there is bound to be a place for any family to go and enjoy a long weekend, day off, or short trip. After getting vaccinated, families are likely very excited to be able to go out and experience more, so these places are perfect for that.
Located in Corona, Queens, the Hall of Science offers various exhibits and interactive services to teach children about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). It is a perfect place for parents to take their kids, as it hits the jackpot of being educational, safe, and fun. In these difficult times, they have created a happiness exhibit to help cheer us all up.
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This is a beautiful outdoor place to relax, take photos, and enjoy nature. The plants and greenery change with each season, so children will never get bored. This year, they also introduced a movie nights series that will play fun films for the whole family to enjoy together. It is also located near Main Street in Flushing, so grabbing some delicious food on the way home will be convenient and easy.
Here is where you can find information about tickets
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From sea lions to macaws to a farm where you can feed the animals, there is an abundance of things to see and do at the Queens Zoo. They also work on conservation, which is a more and more important cause every day as we continue to see the effects of climate change on animals. This is a great place for children to learn about and interact with wildlife.
You can buy or reserve tickets depending on your membership status here.
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Baseball fans can bring their children to this open-air stadium to watch Mets games together. There is also a Team Store where parents and children can get matching memorabilia to celebrate their sports outing. The Mets Hall of Fame and Museum is also open on game days for families to take a look.
You can buy season ticket plans here.
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An artsy and unique museum in Astoria, Queens, this place will have interesting exhibits for children and adults alike to be stunned at. They also offer virtual field trips for an activity to do at home. If any member of your family is interested in film, media, or art, definitely give this museum a visit.
You can plan your visit here.
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