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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. 
  • Comedy Night at The Castle
    Comedy Night at The Castle
    Sat, Apr 18
    Bayside Historical Society
    Get ready for a fun-filled night out with the Bayside Historical Society! Join us at The Castle for another great evening of stand-up comedy by the hilarious Wilshire Comedy Group.
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  • Author Talk with Bill Bleyer: Long Island and the Civil War
    Author Talk with Bill Bleyer: Long Island and the Civil War
    Thu, Apr 23
    Bayside Historical Society
    BHS welcomes back Bill Bleyer for a presentation on his insightful book exploring how the American Civil War reshaped Long Island in surprising and profound ways.
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  • Persian Traditional and Folk Music
    Persian Traditional and Folk Music
    Sun, Apr 26
    Bayside Historical Society
    Experience the sound of Persian music through live songs, instrumental improvisations, and traditional instruments. The musicians will also share insights into the history and structure of this rich musical tradition.
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  • 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 in Little Neck and the Matinecock settlements that once existed 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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  • Family Workshop: Springtime Butterflies & Pollinators
    Family Workshop: Springtime Butterflies & Pollinators
    Sat, May 30
    Bayside Historical Society
    Join Wing (Ms. Butterfly), 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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  • 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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  • 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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Browse through our archives of past events at Bayside Historical Society
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