Free or low-cost things to do, deadlines you can’t miss, and community happenings —
anyone hosting something for ages 12–19 in Queens can get listed here.
Rochdale Village Mall #1 Rear Parking Lot (near Chase Bank) · Rochdale Village · hosted by Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Committee
Family time, music and food! Featuring food trucks including The Original Soupman, Pop Out Kitchen NYC, I Am Hungry 24/7, Candice's Food for the Soul, NAO Caribbean Flavors, Say Dipped, Mr Smith's, Seafood and More, and more.
Community ServiceFree (food for purchase)
TUE, MAY 12, 2026
3:00 PM
Teen Mental Health Month: VR Tech Lab
Weekly
Cambria Heights Library · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Public Library — Cambria Heights
Teen Mental Health Month: Digital Detox Sewing Circle
Central Library · Jamaica · hosted by Queens Public Library — Central Library
Put your phones and devices down for the Digital Detox Sewing Circle. Craft something special the old-fashioned way for Teen Mental Health Month. Learn sewing skills while disconnecting from screens.
Young Men Strong · Springfield Gardens · hosted by Young Men Strong
SAT, MAY 16, 2026
10:00 AM
Level Up to Success: Youth Resource and Preparedness Fair
Health, Arts, Robotics, and Technology High School · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
Youth Resource and Preparedness Fair connecting high school students and families with colleges, community partners and programs. Features college/university tabling (10am–1pm in the Gym), panels on financial aid, college admissions, and navigating career paths by New Visions Public Schools (starting 10:30am). Cosponsored by NYC Public Schools and the Queens High School Presidents' Council. RSVP required.
Rochdale Community Center, Rooms 11, 12, 13 · Rochdale Village · hosted by Pack 627 Rochdale Village & Rochdale Village Inc.
Mom & Son 90s Party featuring raffle, games, and dinner — come in your 90s gear! Tickets: $40 per Mommy and Son, $15 for each additional child. Hosted by Pack 627 Rochdale Village and Rochdale Village Inc. For tickets see a Scout mom or email scoutmein627@gmail.com.
Community Service$40 / $15 add'l child
MON, MAY 18, 2026
4:00 PM
Mental Health Monday: Teen Talk
Cambria Heights Library · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Public Library — Cambria Heights
In honor of Mental Health Month — a monthly Teen Talk program where Cambria Heights Teen staff present different mental health coping skills and games.
Cambria Heights Teen Center · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Public Library — Cambria Heights
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, teens watch a film honoring that heritage at the Cambria Heights Teen Center.
Cambria Heights Library · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Public Library — Cambria Heights
A welcoming space for youth and young adults to connect, share experiences, and discover tools for mental wellness. Explore coping strategies, center joy, and learn how to lift each other up while practicing empathy and building resilience.
Archie Spigner Park Tennis Courts · St. Albans · hosted by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams
Roller skating fun for all ages — enjoy music and fun activities! Bring your own roller skates or borrow from available stock on a first-come, first-served basis.
Young Men Strong · Springfield Gardens · hosted by Young Men Strong
Multicultural Cookout — "Bringing all the flavors to one table." Resource and Information fair hosted by Young Men Strong. For more info call 929-260-4970 or 516-427-6797, or email youngmenstrong@gmail.com.
Community ServiceLife SkillsFree
TUE, MAY 26, 2026
3:00 PM
Teen Mental Health Month: VR Tech Lab
Weekly
Cambria Heights Library · Cambria Heights · hosted by Queens Public Library — Cambria Heights
Central Library · Jamaica · hosted by Queens Public Library — Central Library
A welcoming space for youth and young adults to connect, share experiences, and discover tools for mental wellness. Explore coping strategies, center joy, and learn how to lift each other up while practicing empathy and building resilience.