Upcoming Events
10/24 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Fall Fest 2025
Celebrate the fall with crafts, music, performances, pumpkin patch, and more!
Sponsored by Council Member Joann Ariola, The Forest Park Trust and the Simonsen Foundation
10/31 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Juntas Chicas: Day of the Dead Celebration and Performance
Goodhaven, the Forest Park Trust, Flushing Town Hall, Queens College and Senator Joe Addabbo present a Day of the Dead celebration featuring Juntas Chicas.
This family friendly program features live music from the Queens-based band Juntas Chicas, whose sound blends son jarocho, rancheras, and norteño with jazz, cumbia, and flamenco. There will be face painting, a craft table and a community ofrenda.
Doors are at 2:30pm and the music starts at 3pm.
FREE TICKETS available on Eventbrite
Avirodh Sharma and Rohan Misra - Indian Classical Music and Beyond
Goodhaven, the Forest Park Trust, Flushing Town Hall, Queens College and Senator Joe Addabbo present Indian Classical Music and Beyond with Avirodh Sharma and Rohan Misra
World-class tabla player Avirodh Sharma is joined by Rohan Misra on sarangi, for a family-friendly afternoon of Indian Classical music.
Doors are at 2:30pm and the music starts at 3pm.
FREE TICKETS available on Eventbrite
Gabba Gabba We Accept You: Ramones Music, Reading and Crafts Workshop
Children of all ages! Come celebrate Forest Hills native sons the Ramones on the occasion of the newly published picture book "Gabba Gabba We Accept You: The Wondrous Tale of Joey Ramone," written by Jay Ruttenberg and illustrated by Lucinda Schreiber.
The book's creators will be joined by the guitarist and singer Kenneth Gordon, who will sing Ramones songs alongside a reading of the book and a fun crafts workshop!
Mariel Bildsten Sextet - Tribute to Cutty Cutshall
Mariel Bildsen's Sextet will present a tribute concert in honor of Woodhaven's only musician to be included in the prestigious Queens Jazz Trail Map, Cutty Cutshall.
FREE TICKETS available on Eventbrite
Cutshall, who passed away on tour in 1968, lived right off Woodhaven Boulevard and played with legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Eddie Condon, and Benny Goodman. Expect an afternoon of classic jazz, arranged especially for this concert by Bildsten. The concert will also include a short historic introduction to give context to Cutshall's contributions to the music.
Band features:
Kelly Green - piano
Marty Jaffe - bass
Darrian Douglas - drums
Anthony Hervey - trumpet
Boyce Griffith - reeds
Mariel Bildsten - trombone
Presented by Goodhaven, Forest Park Trust, Flushing Town Hall and Senator Joe Addabbo
From Seed to Table: Honoring the Land with Plantxchange
Join NYC Parks, Plantxchange and The Forest Park Trust for a plant workshop to commemorate Indigenous People’s Day at Highland Park!
This workshop is FREE, family-friendly and bilingual. Learn about the history of the Lenape and about the kinds of plants they worked closely with. No registration required but supplies are limited.
10/18 Forest Park Garden & Natural Areas Restoration
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we engage in some forest restoration and gardening work in our park! Help us weed, water, and remove invasive species from our horticultural and natural areas.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools will be provided. We recommend volunteers come prepared to get dirty with long pants, sturdy, closed toe shoes and to bring a water bottle.
10/17 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
10/11 Forest Park Clean Up & Restoration
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a clean-up and to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Advance registration required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving
10/10 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
10/7 Forest Park Horticulture Helpers
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Park Horticulture Helpers this autumn to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
10/4 City of Forest Day at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks, the Forest Park Trust, and Scouting America for City of Forest Day at Highland Park! Volunteers will clean and care for the BBQ area, steward young trees, and take part in ongoing forest restoration in the park’s natural areas. Educational activities will follow the hands-on service event.
Registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools are provided. We encourage participants to come prepared to get dirty. Long pants and sturdy closed toed shoes are best for your safety, and water bottles are recommended for hydration throughout the summer.
10/3 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
9/27 Forest Park Garden & Natural Areas Restoration
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust this autumn to engage in hands-on restoration work in our natural areas! Volunteers will learn some plant identification and take part in some invasive species removal.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools will be provided. We recommend volunteers come prepared to get dirty with long pants, sturdy, closed toe shoes and to bring a water bottle.
9/26 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
9/20 Forest Park Garden & Natural Areas Restoration
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust as we engage in some forest restoration and gardening work in our park! Help us weed, water, and remove invasive species from our horticultural and natural areas.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools will be provided. We recommend volunteers come prepared to get dirty with long pants, sturdy, closed toe shoes and to bring a water bottle.
9/19 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving
9/13 Highland Park Natural Areas Restoration
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust this autumn to engage in hands-on restoration work in our natural areas! Volunteers will learn some plant identification and take part in some invasive species removal.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools will be provided. We recommend volunteers come prepared to get dirty with long pants, sturdy, closed toe shoes and to bring a water bottle.
9/13 Forest Park Horticulture Helpers
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Park Horticulture Helpers this autumn to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. All gloves and tools will be provided. We recommend volunteers come prepared to get dirty with long pants, sturdy, closed toe shoes and to bring a water bottle.
9/12 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
9/5 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
*RESCHEDULED- NEW DATE 8/28* Jay Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi Tribute
Enjoy immersive concert experience with this tribute to classic Bon Jovi.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
8/27 Forest Park Young Tree Care
Join NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust for young tree care at the Forest Park Picnic Area! Volunteers will learn basic tree maintenance while watering and weeding newly planted trees in our picnic area.
Registration is required with the link here. All tools will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm. Please come dressed in sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring your own water bottle.
World Music Concerts at Oak Ridge
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of voice and piano, with the captivating Naisayma
Part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series at Oak Ridge at Forest Park, in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
No RSVP is necessary, and free parking is available. This is a must-attend jazz concert, proudly showcasing our School of Arts alumni!
8/22 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Summer Concert Series: Love 2 Love You - Donna Summer Tribute
Nikki Torres is back again with her vibrant, explosive, exciting tribute to the Queen of Disco.
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
World Music Concerts at Oak Ridge
Tune into the smooth and captivating sounds of the Javier Madrazo Quartet.
Part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series at Oak Ridge at Forest Park, in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
No RSVP is necessary, and free parking is available. This is a must-attend jazz concert, proudly showcasing our School of Arts alumni!
8/16 Forest Park Hike and Pick - Yellow Trail
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for a trail clean-up on the Yellow Trail in Forest Park! Volunteers will remove debris and will also learn about common trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in our forest.
Please come dressed in sturdy shoes and bring your own water bottle. Registration is required with the link here.
8/15 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species removal, trail restoration, and possible planting in our park.
Advance registration is required with the link here. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Summer Concert Series: Queens Jazz Trail Concert featuring the High and Mighty Brass Band
Experience a musical journey through the borough’s rich jazz heritage including legends like Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald and more!
Sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings and The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
World Music Concerts at Oak Ridge
Groove to the beat of Jazz Tide.
Part of our FREE summer World Music Concert series at Oak Ridge at Forest Park, in collaboration with the Queens College School of Arts, Forest Park Trust, and NYC Parks.
No RSVP is necessary, and free parking is available. This is a must-attend jazz concert, proudly showcasing our School of Arts alumni!
Queens College School of Arts & NYC Parks Salsa Dance Workshop
Join us for a salsa dance workshop in the park taught by Queens College Alumni. All ages welcome!