The Superior Local | Hello, Summer!
Summer Starts Now!
Events from June 20-22, 2025 around Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island
Hello Summer!☀️🌊
The Summer Solstice hits this Friday, June 20, and we’re ready to shout it from the rooftops — or better yet, from the shoreline. Finally, a no-rain weekend? We’ll take it.
If you’re anything like us, there’s only one place to be: THE BEACH. Whether you’re a Rockaway regular, a Jones Beach devotee, or a Robert Moses road-tripper — this is your green light to soak up the sun.
But if sand isn’t your scene, fear not — we’ve gathered all the local events to help you celebrate summer’s official arrival in your own way.
Friday, June 20: Solstice Celebrations & Sunset Fun 🌅
🌸 Swedish Midsummer Buffet @ IKEA Brooklyn (Red Hook)
Enjoy a festive Swedish buffet and raise a toast to midsummer.
🍹 Happy Hour Vibes @ Riis Beach Bar (Rockaway)
Chill with drinks, food, and music by the beach.
🧘 Summer Solstice @ Socrates Sculpture Park (Long Island City)
Outdoor meditation, food trucks , performances and more. Ring in the solstice with intention and joy.
🎬 Movies Under the Stars: The Garfield Movie (Jackson Heights)
A perfect family night under the open sky.
Saturday, June 21: Magic, Music & Mermaids 🧜♀️
🎬 Muppet Babies Marathon @ Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
Perfect for your littlest nostalgia-lovers.
🌿 Rainforest Terrariums @ Queens County Farm Museum (Glen Oaks)
Craft your own lush, leafy world.
🔮 Solstice Magic with Chris Homer @ Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (Huntington)
A whimsical way to spark curiosity and creativity for kids.
🎸 Dr. Dog Live @ Forest Hills Stadium (Forest Hills)
It’s the farewell tour — don’t miss this indie-rock favorite!
🎭 Mermaid Parade @ Coney Island (Brooklyn)
Costumes, glitter, and full-on summer weirdness. Iconic NYC.
Sunday, June 22: Sundaes, Shakespeare & Summer Vibes 🍦
🎭 Much Ado About Nothing @ Roy Wilkins Recreation Center (Jamaica)
Free Shakespeare in the park. Timeless fun.
🍦 Ice Cream Sundae Decorating @ Tipsy Scoop (Astoria)
A sweet, hands-on treat for kids AND parents as they get unlimited tastes of their boozy flavors.
🍹 NYC Margarita Festival @ 740 5th Ave (Brooklyn)
For the 21+ crowd looking to sip the day away.
🎉 St. Gregory the Great Festival (Bellerose)
Eight nights of rides, games, food, and live entertainment—plus themed cultural nights like Irish, Filipino, and Italian!
