Local News and Events in Jamaica, NY
Friday, July 3, 2026 · Jamaica, NY
The Downtown Jamaica Partnership BID's Open Streets program keeps 165 Street closed between 89 Avenue and Jamaica Avenue daily from noon to 6 p.m. through the summer. It is a nice bit of extra pedestrian space for anyone walking, shopping, or spending time in downtown Jamaica.
Explore July 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Jamaica, NY.
Friday, July 3, 2026
During the city's heat emergency through July 5, Central Library on Merrick Boulevard is one of the Queens Public Library branches serving as a cooling center. If you need a break from the heat, this gives Jamaica resid...
Friday, July 3, 2026
The IDNYC enrollment center inside Jamaica Branch Library is closed on Friday, July 3, for Independence Day observance. If you were planning to stop in for a card or appointment, it will need to wait until another day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
King Manor Museum is opening two summer exhibitions on July 7: Bangladesh Not "Bhaangadesh" and The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of '76? Both run through July 11 and add a thoughtful, local reason to spend time wi...
Friday, July 17, 2026
The city will host a free mosquito prevention webinar on Friday, July 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. The session will cover West Nile virus symptoms, mosquito bite prevention, and simple steps neighbors can take to reduce stand...
Saturday, July 25, 2026
King Manor is offering open house access on Saturday, July 25, from 12 to 4 p.m. Guided tours will not be offered that day, but neighbors can still visit for self-guided time inside one of Jamaica's most familiar histor...
Monday, July 27, 2026
NeON Photography's Queens summer cohort begins Wednesday, July 27, at 162-24 Jamaica Avenue from 2 to 4 p.m. The free program runs through early September and welcomes adults of all skill levels who want to learn, creat...
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