Idlewild Trail Maintenance

What: Do you love to get down and dirty in the garden. If so, then you'll want to join the Eastern Queens Alliance for a day of trail maintenance in Idlewild. Those who love to get down and dirty in the garden are encouraged to volunteer to help us get the trails back in shape. If you are available, let us know by calling 347-824-2301. If you have a weed wacker that would be helpful.
When: Saturday, August 4th - 9:00 am
Where: Idlewild Park Science Learning Center Trailer - 149-20 Springfield Lane
Cost: Free

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

What: Please join us at the largest multi-cultural Festival in New York!! With over 170 teams and 2,000+ participants competing from around the World, this Year we celebrate the "Year of the Rabbit." This much anticipated world-class, multi cultural event features two exciting days of Dragon Boat Racing, wonderful performances and an ethnic food court. Attendance is free for the entire family - Come Rain or Shine.
When: Saturday August 4th and Sunday August 5th 2012 9am- 5 pm
Where: Meadows Lake, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY
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Meet the Creators: Moonbot Studios

What: Meet Moonbot Studios, an animation and storytelling company that develops engaging stories as books, films, apps, and games.
When: Saturday, August 4th, 11am
Where: Apple Store, SoHo 103 Prince St
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Kids' Auditions - FREE Summer Musical Theater Program

What: For the 10th year, APAC’s summer performance program for kids, Summer Stars is here! Stars must be Queens residents between the ages of 8-13. Two weeks of daily rehearsals will lead up to a public performance on Saturday, August 25th. * Experience is not required — only enthusiasm! Kids auditioning will sing a song of their choice (music is not needed.)
When: Saturday, August 4th, 10am to 1pm – First come, first served. No appointment required.
Where: Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 30-44 Crescent Street at 30th Rd. in Astoria, Queens.
Email info@apacny.org or call 718-706-5750
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Jurassic Park under the stars!

What: Join Intrepid in celebrating some of our favorite heroes from the movies with our 4th annual Intrepid Summer Movie Series. Up this week, Jurassic Park under the stars! 

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring  their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
 

When: Fri, Aug. 3 at 7:30PM - 10:30PM
Where: Intrepid Museum W 46th St
Cost: FREE

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R&B Festival at Metrotech Commons

What: The soul singer behind the tune “I Need a Dollar” probably doesn’t need a dollar anymore — his concert is free. Aloe Blacc will entertain the business crowd and Downtown music fans during a daytime concert in MetroTech.
When: Aug. 9, 2012 @Noon
Where: Lawrence St & MetroTech Center
Free

Summer Streets are back!

August 4, 11 and 18 from 7 am to 1 pm
Join us for the fifth annual Summer Streets! Nearly seven miles of New York City's streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can rock climb at Spring Street, receive a free bike helmet at 51st Street, soar through the air on a zip line at Foley Square or just stroll along and experience the city's streets in a new way—all for free.
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Activities

Parked! A Food Truck Festival

What: PARKED! A Food Truck Festival at South Street Seaport
Over 40 delectable food trucks and vendors, face painters, stilt walkers, fire dancers, and a mainstage featuring John Hammond, Liza Colby Sound, The Juggs, The Loom, Johnnie Lee Jordan & The Boys, and Ulysses Cannon! 
Where: South Street Seaport: South Street & Fulton St, NY
When: Saturday August 4, 2012 10am-9pm
PARKED! is a free event, but if you're impatient in lines and cranky when hungry, the VIP PARKED! Pass will be your saving grace: Get VIP tickets: http://ticketf.ly/N2vps0