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Pippi Longstocking Comes To Francis Lewis Park

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Whitestone, NY

CityParks PuppetMobile will present Pippi Longstocking on Sunday, August 23, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Francis Lewis Park, near 3rd Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway. The free, all-ages performance is a fresh retelling of Astrid Lindgren's classic story and features nearly two dozen handmade marionettes. Families can follow Pippi as she handles bullies and pushes back against unnecessary social conventions. The event offers a local outdoor theater option for Whitestone residents and is scheduled without an admission charge.

This local community update for Whitestone, NY is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Whitestone, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Pippi Longstocking Arrives At Francis Lewis Park

CityParks PuppetMobile will perform Pippi Longstocking on Sunday, August 23, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Francis Lewis Park, 3rd Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway. The free show is open to all ages and is scheduled as...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Peter And The Wolf At Francis Lewis Park

A free family-friendly performance of Peter and the Wolf is scheduled for Monday, August 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Francis Lewis Park, at 3rd Avenue and 147th Street. NYC Parks says the outdoor theater program will...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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