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Upcoming Events

Performances, lectures, activities, social gatherings, family programs, and local events engage visitors at the Castle, and cultivate appreciation for our area’s historic and cultural resources.
 
Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, by Council Members Vickie Paladino, Linda Lee, and the NYC Council Queens Delegation. 
  • A Conversation with Donna Gentle Spirit Barron
    A Conversation with Donna Gentle Spirit Barron
    Thu, May 14
    Bayside Historical Society
    Donna Gentle Spirit Barron joins BHS to discuss the history of her family's nine generations living in Little Neck and the Matinecock settlements in Bayside and northeast Queens.
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  • Gravestone Preservation Workshop at the Lawrence Cemetery
    Gravestone Preservation Workshop at the Lawrence Cemetery
    Sat, May 16
    Lawrence Cemetery
    The Bayside Historical Society welcomes John Griffin of Griffin Gravestone Conservation for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the safe and respectful cleaning of historic gravestones.
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  • Captain Dermody Triangle Memorial Day Ceremony
    Captain Dermody Triangle Memorial Day Ceremony
    Wed, May 27
    Captain Dermody Triangle
    Join the Bayside Historical Society and the Bayside Hills Civic Association as we commemorate Memorial Day at the historic Captain Dermody Triangle.
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  • Family Workshop: Springtime Butterflies & Pollinators
    Family Workshop: Springtime Butterflies & Pollinators
    Sat, May 30
    Bayside Historical Society
    Join Wing (Ms. Butterfly), a nature educator and creator, as we explore the amazing species that call our area home, gaining a deeper understanding of their shapes, patterns, and life cycles.
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  • Heirloom Tea at The Castle
    Heirloom Tea at The Castle
    Sat, Jun 06
    Bayside Historical Society
    You’re invited to an elegant afternoon tea hosted by the Bayside Historical Society. Experience this charming British tradition in the beautiful setting of the Castle ballroom.
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  • Bayside Village BID Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest
    Bayside Village BID Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest
    Sun, Jun 07
    Bell Boulevard
    The 2026 Bell Blvd Food & Music Fest, organized by the Bayside Village BID, is a free event that features live music, family activities, and a popular ticketed Restaurant Stroll.
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  • Open Sew at The Castle
    Open Sew at The Castle
    Sun, Jun 14
    Bayside Historical Society
    Do you sew, quilt, or enjoy handwork like embroidery or knitting? Join fellow sewing enthusiasts for an afternoon of creativity and conversation.
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  • Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Sun, Jun 14
    Bayside Historical Society
    Reserve your spot for the June guided tour of The Castle and its exhibitions, conducted by the Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers.
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  • 9th Annual Independence Day Celebration
    9th Annual Independence Day Celebration
    Thu, Jun 18
    Fort Totten Park
    BHS is hosting the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Fort Totten Park, featuring a free concert and Grucci fireworks. This year's celebration is extra special as we gear up for America's 250th birthday!
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  • Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word  — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold
    Mrs. Benedict Arnold Would Like a Word  — The Story of Peggy Shippen Arnold
    Thu, Jun 25
    Bayside Historical Society
    The Bayside Historical Society presents historian Char Weigel in a compelling live talk exploring the complex and controversial life of Benedict Arnold’s wife, Peggy Shippen.
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  • John Golden Day Celebration
    John Golden Day Celebration
    Sat, Jul 11
    Crocheron Park
    John Golden Day, now in its sixth year, is an event that fosters community building, education, and mindful movement in Bayside's oldest park.
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  • Open Sew at The Castle
    Open Sew at The Castle
    Sun, Jul 12
    Bayside Historical Society
    Do you sew, quilt, or enjoy handwork like embroidery or knitting? Join fellow sewing enthusiasts for an afternoon of creativity and conversation.
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  • Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Sun, Jul 12
    Bayside Historical Society
    Reserve your spot for the July guided tour of The Castle and its exhibitions, conducted by the Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers.
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  • Queensboro Dance Festival: Performances at Fort Totten Park
    Queensboro Dance Festival: Performances at Fort Totten Park
    Sun, Jul 26
    Bayside Historical Society
    Queensboro Dance Festival is back on tour this summer throughout Queens and Bayside Historical Society is proud to be a venue partner again this year!
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