Local News and Events in Long Island City, NY

Summer Streets Returns To Vernon Boulevard

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Long Island City, NY

Long Island City residents can use Vernon Boulevard as a car-free public space on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Streets will run between 44th Drive and 30th Road, with walking, biking, recreation and scheduled neighborhood programming along the Queens waterfront. Residents and visitors should plan for changed vehicle access along the route during the event. The program is scheduled to continue rain or shine, although city officials advise checking for updates before traveling.

This local community update for Long Island City, NY is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Long Island City, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Long Island City, NY

Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Long Island City, NY.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Socrates Hosts Sound Workshop

Socrates Sculpture Park is offering Field Guide: The Shape of Wind on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free workshop is open to all ages, but pre-registration is required, and it invites participants to listen closely...

Sunday, July 19, 2026

World Cup Final Watch Party

MoMA PS1 is hosting a free World Cup 2026 Final watch party on July 19 in collaboration with Long Island City Partnership. The courtyard event will bring together fans, local food vendors, and community partners, and LI...

Friday, July 24, 2026

Warm Up Returns to PS1

Warm Up 2026 begins at MoMA PS1 on July 24 and continues on six Fridays through August 28. The museum says its signature summer music series will spotlight underground and emerging artists in the courtyard, with a compl...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

City of Water Day

City of Water Day returns to the LIC waterfront on July 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Hunters Point Parks Conservancy is planning a walk-up public paddle, Creek Animals inside the Queens Landing Boathouse, and a volunteer ripr...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Free Dance Performances Reach Hunter's Point

Free performances by Queens-based dance companies are scheduled for Saturday, July 25, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Hunter's Point South Park, at Borden Avenue and Center Boulevard, under the Ottomanelli awning. The progra...

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Culture Lab Offers Free Saturday Concerts

Culture Lab LIC will host three free Saturday concerts on July 25 as part of its Live in The Lot series at 5-25 46th Avenue. Rashmi's Trio is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Party Train for 6 p.m. and Durieux for 8 p.m. The ve...

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When is Summer Streets Returns To Vernon Boulevard?+

Summer Streets Returns To Vernon Boulevard is listed for Saturday, July 25, 2026.

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