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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. 
  • Gardening Day at The Castle
    Gardening Day at The Castle
    Sat, Aug 23
    Bayside Historical Society
    Come join our fun and rewarding Saturday morning gardening sessions and connect with fellow community members who share a love for nature and gardening.
  • From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy
    From Backyard to Boulevard: The Bell Family Legacy
    Mon, Aug 25
    Bayside Historical Society
    Bayside Historical Society invites you to join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, which showcases the significance of Bayside's evolution alongside the enduring legacy of the Bell family.
  • Gardening Day at The Castle
    Gardening Day at The Castle
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 13
    Bayside Historical Society
    Come join our fun and rewarding Saturday morning gardening sessions and connect with fellow community members who share a love for nature and gardening.
  • Beekeeping Workshop in the BHS Gardens
    Beekeeping Workshop in the BHS Gardens
    Sat, Sep 13
    Bayside Historical Society
    Join NYC Beekeeper Walter Blohm for a fascinating workshop, as he discusses the benefits of beekeeping as well as the important role that honey bees play in our food supply.
  • Open Sew at The Castle
    Open Sew at The Castle
    Sun, Sep 14
    Bayside Historical Society
    Do you quilt, sew or embroider? Join fellow sewing enthusiasts for an afternoon of creativity and socializing. Seamstresses and quilters of all levels are welcome.
  • Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Second Sunday Castle Tours
    Sun, Sep 14
    Bayside Historical Society
    Reserve your spot for the September guided tour of The Castle and its exhibitions, conducted by the Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers.
  • BHS Members Night: Geology of Long Island/Queens
    BHS Members Night: Geology of Long Island/Queens
    Thu, Sep 18
    Bayside Historical Society
    Connect with members and explore our community's work at BHS's meet & greet event. Enjoy a presentation on local soil ecosystems and their impact on agriculture, along with exclusive access to The Castle's Archaeology Room featuring artifacts up to 6,500 years old.
  • Author Talk with M.X. Kane: Period Rush: Tales of the Fighting 21st
    Author Talk with M.X. Kane: Period Rush: Tales of the Fighting 21st
    Thu, Sep 25
    Bayside Historical Society
    As part of our events commemorating the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, BHS welcomes Civil War reenactor and author M.X. Kane for a presentation on his captivating historical fiction trilogy.
  • Gardening Day at The Castle
    Gardening Day at The Castle
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 04
    Bayside Historical Society
    Come join our fun and rewarding Saturday morning fall gardening sessions and connect with fellow community members who share a love for nature and gardening.
  • 19th Century Base Ball Game
    19th Century Base Ball Game
    Sat, Oct 11
    Fort Totten Soccer Fields
    BHS welcomes back the New York Mutuals for a historical re-creation of a baseball game the way it was played back in the 1860s. Join us at Fort Totten Park to cheer on the players!
  • Open House New York 2025
    Open House New York 2025
    Sun, Oct 19
    Bayside Historical Society
    Bayside Historical Society will participate in this year's Open House New York Weekend by offering free guided tours of The Castle at Fort Totten Park, its headquarters since 1984.
  • Open Sew at The Castle
    Open Sew at The Castle
    Sun, Oct 19
    Bayside Historical Society
    Are you into quilting, sewing, or embroidery? Come together with other sewing enthusiasts for an afternoon of crafting and socializing. Seamstresses and quilters of all levels are welcome.
  • 24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race & Kids' Fun Run
    24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race & Kids' Fun Run
    Sun, Oct 26
    Bayside Historical Society
    Bayside Historical Society's annual Halloween tradition is happening on October 26! Early-bird registration is now open — sign up early & save money on entry fees!
Browse through our archives of past events at Bayside Historical Society
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