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Grab & Go Planner: Kids and Adults Weekend Activities

Forest Hills Patch takes a look at events for kids and adults.

In addition to listing family friendly activities, the Grab and Go Planner will now also include great activities for adults. Be sure to check back every Thursday to find out what is going on around our neighborhood and how to make the most out of your weekend.

Dragon Boat Family Day/Kids & Families
July 16, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Kids of all ages will learn about Dragon Boats, test their strength and row simulated race machines, watch traditional Chinese dances and kung fu performances, decorate and take home lion masks and meet racing athletes.

Cabaret at its Best/Adults
July 16, 2:30 p.m.
Forest Hills Library
Join Castorina and Rose for an afternoon of cabaret as they perform classics from shows including Hello Dolly! Gypsy and Cats. For more information visit Cabaret at Its Best.

Drop-in Family Art/Kids & Families
July 17, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Queens Museum of Art
Families and kids of all ages are invited to drop in for free and fun arts & crafts sessions focusing on exploring and creating art that celebrates summer.  Visit Drop in Art.

Opera Under the Stars/Adults
July 17, 5:00 p.m.
Forest Park, Bandshell
The Queens Symphony Orchestra invites you to a night of “Opera Under the Stars.”  This free event will feature some of operas favorite songs from magnificent singers.  Learn more at Opera Under the Stars.

Mets vs. Philies/Families & Adults
July 16, 4:10 p.m./July 17, 1:10 p.m.
WPIX-TV
Great for families or inviting over friends, they Mets are playing the Philies all weekend.  See the summer schedule at Let's Go Mets!

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