Loading Events

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

August 12, 2023, 9:00 am –4:00 pm
see all dates

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

11101 Corona Ave

Flushing NY

+ Google Map

FREE

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly

See over 120 colorful dragon boat teams from across North America race in the Meadow Lake to commemorate an ancient Chinese legend.

Also enjoy traditional Chinese foods and performance during an all-day cultural program with live music by the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York, martial arts by New York Shaolin Temple, and tales by professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk.  Multi-cultural, non-Asian presentations include a Caribbean steel drum performance from the CASYM Steel Orchestra.

Browse booths from sponsors and community organizations staff with displays and giveaways. A range of tasty options from food trucks available for purchase.

 

 




FYI, this site has a few affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
This helps to offset the cost of running the site, but all editorial decisions are independently made; i.e. we only recommend what we love.

Trolls x CAMP

Step into the joyful, rainbow-colored world of Trolls for a one-of-a-kind musical adventure. Play and explore in Bergen Town, Vacay Island, and Pop Village. Take a wild, interactive ride in…

More info

Broadway Sings Taylor Swift

Broadway singers and a full, 14-piece orchestra perform the hits of Taylor Swift in an intimate venue. A high-energy musical experience featuring incredible vocalists. Stars from Broadway shows, share new,…

More info

Got Your Goat

Interact with adorable goats with a range of experiences. Visit the farm to bottle feed and snuggle with baby goats ($50/person) or play with the babies, feed the older goats…

More info

Tulip Festival

Admire over 100 varieties of tulip and other flowers in a charming community garden, open to all from dawn to dusk. Frequent visitors will see the tulip display changing every…

More info

Earth Rocks!

Join BCM during spring break for a week-long celebration of our amazing planet. Each day presents exciting STEAM-inspired programs consisting of dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and special projects in BCM’s…

More info

Celebrate Arbor Day at Little Island

Join a park-wide scavenger hunt. Meet members of the horticulture team, learn about Little Island’s diverse trees and become an official ‘Little Island Explorer.’ After the hunt, craft nature-inspired art…

More info