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Free Weekly Run Returns To Flushing Meadows

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Flushing, NY

NYRR Open Run returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The free weekly 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Participants meet at the United Nations Avenue south entrance, near the parking lot at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. Registration is available through NYRR, so residents who plan to join should sign up before going to the park.

This local community update for Flushing, NY is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 and is presented by Lissette Abreu. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Flushing, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Flushing, NY

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Flushing, NY.

August 2026 Schedule

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Friday, August 7, 2026

Summer Family Health Day Set

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center and the Flushing Business Improvement District will hold Summer Family Health Day on Friday, August 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Lippman Plaza, 136-61 Roosevelt Avenue. The free a...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Dragon Boat Festival Returns To Meadow Lake

The 36th annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled for August 8 and 9 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Admission is free, and the event is planned rain or shine. Races begin at 9:00 a.m. and cont...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Flushing Town Hall Hosts August Jazz Jam

Flushing Town Hall lists its Monthly Jazz Jam for August 12 at 137-35 Northern Boulevard. The recurring program is open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, music educators, and serious hobby...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Afro-Taiwanese Jazz Comes To Flushing

Flushing Town Hall will present Spirits from Both Sides: Arturo O'Farrill x Vincent Hsu on Saturday, August 15, at 8:00 p.m. at 137-35 Northern Boulevard. The performance brings Afro-Cuban jazz together with Taiwanese m...

Friday, August 21, 2026

Queens Districting Hearing Comes To Flushing

The NYC Districting Commission will hold a Queens public hearing on August 21, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Queens Library at Flushing, 41-17 Main Street. Residents may submit written comments by 5:00 p.m. that day....

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Asian Foodways Workshop Explores BBQ

Flushing Town Hall's Asian Foodways Workshop: BBQ Around Asia is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at 137-35 Northern Boulevard. Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou and Dr. Yi-Nian Lee will lead cooking demonstrations and cultural disc...

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Free Weekly Run Returns To Flushing Meadows is listed for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

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