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September Events in Queens

Top Events and Things to Do for September 2011

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Fair rides

Wheeeee! At the Queens County Fair

Photo (c) John Roleke

The Best

US Open - AAugust 29 to September 11, 2011
  • The tennis greats come to Flushing Meadows for the most watched sporting event in the U.S. Keep your eyes peeled for morning rain: it could be your ticket to a free day at the US Open.

September in Astoria and Long Island City

Cool Down

Warm Up at PS 1 - Saturdays Through September 10, 2011
  • Last chance to move your dancing feet this year at PS 1.

Remember and Never Forget

9/11 Memorial Events in Queens - September 7-11, 2011
  • There are memorials and tributes throughout Queens.

When Pigs Race

Queens County Fair - September 17-18, 2011
  • County fair? Where are we? Upstate New York? The only working (museum) farm in NYC is the site of the annual Queens County Fair, and it's pretty darn great, especially the pie-eating contest.

Eat, Eat, Eat (for Cheap)

Queens Restaurant Week - September 19-22 and 26-29, 2011
  • Every year Queens Restaurant Week gets better and better, tastier and tastier. Enjoy a three-course meal for $25 at some of the borough's best restaurants.
  • Note - List of participating restaurants is still in progress.
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