A weekly roundup of the best events, markets, and happenings in and around Jackson Heights. Perfect for neighbors who want to stay in the loop and support local life.
🥟 Aug 4–10: Three big celebrations collide in Jackson Heights
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Hey neighbor! From dinner tables to parade routes, Jackson Heights has been keeping us busy. Last week, another fantastic bunch of neighbors joined our monthly community dinner. Groups headed to Juquila, Cora, Leo’s and Kitchen 79, where they shared a meal and got to know some new faces. Fancy joining us for the next one? Just sign up, answer a few questions, and we will match you with five neighbors at a local restaurant. Save your seat for Tuesday, August 25, at dinner.jacksonheightsinsider.com​ Dinner was not the only thing bringing neighbors together last week. Northern Boulevard was packed for the annual Ecuadorian Parade that brought music, dancing, beautiful traditional outfits and and a huge crowd. Even the mayor joined the festivities.​ And the celebrations are not slowing down. This week the World’s Borough Bookshop is turning three, Jackson Heights Day is taking over five blocks of 34th Avenue, and the neighborhood will host its first-ever South Asian parade. Let's dive in! This Week in Jackson HeightsTuesday, August 4 to Monday, August 10 Featured Event 🌏 South Asian Parade | Sunday, August 9, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM | 37th Avenue, from 69th Street to 89th Street Jackson Heights hosts its first-ever South Asian Unity Parade, bringing together Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Sri Lankan, Bhutanese and other South Asian communities. Expect colorful traditional clothing, music, dancing and cultural performances celebrating the neighborhood’s incredible diversity → Celebrate South Asian unity​
Tuesday, August 4 Paella Nights at Addictive Wine and Tapas Bar | 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Addictive Wine and Tapas • saffron, seafood and patience rewarded → Pass the paella​ Dungeons & Dragons at The Queensboro | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | The Queensboro • beginners welcome, seats are limited → Roll for adventure​ Wednesday, August 5 Kids in Motion | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Travers Park • free outdoor games, guardians should stay nearby → Get them moving​ Thursday, August 6 Craft Hour with Queens Botanical Garden | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Jackson Heights Library • botanical crafts for ages 14 and up, no RSVP needed → Make something leafy​ QueensLink Jackson Heights Town Hall | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | 34th Avenue Open Street at 93rd Street • learn about rails, trails and the neighborhood’s future → Join the conversation​ Friday, August 7 Free Mammogram Screenings | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM | 74-09 37th Avenue • for NYC women ages 40 to 75, appointment required → Check your eligibility​ César Orozco & SonAhead, Grammy Award-Winning Cuban Timba | 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Terraza 7 • Cuban son, jazz and serious rhythm • $20 → Feel the timba​ Saturday, August 8 Apicha CHC Community Celebration & Health Fair | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 37th Avenue • screenings, performances, face painting and ice cream → Celebrate community health​ Mapping Queens: Voices Behind the Festivals | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | The World’s Borough Bookshop • meet the people creating Queens celebrations → Hear their stories​ Sunday, August 9 Les Petites Gallery | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | 34th Avenue and 83rd Street • browse art in the open air → Meet the artists​ South Asian Parade | 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM | 37th Avenue, from 69th Street to 89th Street • the first one ever, bring your cheering voice → Celebrate South Asian unity​ Jackson Heights Day | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM | 34th Avenue, from 81st to 86th Streets • five blocks of food, music and family fun → Spend the day outside​ Monday, August 10 Pencil’s Up! Sketching Workshops | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | A.R.T. Shop • relaxed drawing practice for teens and adults ages 13 and up → Sharpen your skills​ Restaurant Week Summer 2026 in Jackson Heights(Until August 16th) Participating restaurants:
More to do in QueensIn partnership with events newsletter Astoria Live - another local events newsletter well worth having in your inbox Live at the Gantries: Bartlett Contemporaries | Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Gantry Plaza State Park • bring a chair and dancing shoes → Catch the sunset sounds​ Dance Performances at Socrates Sculpture Park | Sat, Aug 8, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Socrates Sculpture Park • dance lessons, performances and ASL interpretation → Make your move​ Spirits from Both Sides: Arturo O’Farrill x Vincent Hsu | Sat, Aug 15, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Flushing Town Hall • Afro-Cuban and Taiwanese jazz, dance floor included → Dance across continents​ Heads-up: times and places can change, so make sure you confirm event details with the organizers before you go. And remember - this list is just a selection of everything that’s going on locally. You can check out full listings for more events at JacksonHeightsInsider.com/events​ High-Fives & Local LoveShout-out to the brands keeping this newsletter going:
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Jackson Heights Insider: Local Events & Community Updates
A weekly roundup of the best events, markets, and happenings in and around Jackson Heights. Perfect for neighbors who want to stay in the loop and support local life.
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