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6 Things To Do In Queens This Weekend

By Katie Honan | March 24, 2016 4:39pm
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Enjoy a "vertical" Easter egg hunt, jam with local musicians and watch a wheelchair basketball game.
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All Weekend

► See It Big! Jack Fisk 

Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria

When: Showtimes vary

The museum will be screening films featuring the work of renowned production designer Jack Fisk all weekend. Tickets to each showing are $12. 

Saturday, March 26

► Vertical Easter Egg Hunt

Where: BKB Queensbridge, 23-10 41st Ave., Long Island City

When: 10 a.m. To 12 p.m. 

Kids can hunt for hundreds of colorful eggs, hidden along the gym’s rock walls — they’ll just have to climb to get them. There will be raffles, prizes, and a free BKB Easter Egg Hunt tote bag for the first 60 kids who register online. The event costs $10 and includes access to the gym’s facilities for the rest of the day. Designed for children 4 through 12, and they must be accompanied by an adult. 

Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game

Where: Al Oerter Recreation Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, 131-40 Fowler Ave., Flushing

When: 12 to 5 p.m.

The New York Rollin’ Knicks take on the Canadian National Team during this exhibition game. There will also be a kid's wheelchair basketball clinic from 2 to 3 p.m.

► Astoria Tiny Market

Where: Crescent Wine and Spirits, 20-40 30th Ave., Astoria 

When: 1 to 6 p.m.

An Easter version of this artisan market will feature items like wines, chocolates, knit scarves and accessories and other crafts. 

Phagwah Parade

Where: 133rd Street and Liberty Avenue, Richmond Hill

When: 10 a.m.

The annual Phagwah Parade is back on after a year of turmoil. The event ends at Phil Rizzuto Park with colorful floats and a celebration of Holi.

Sunday, March 27

Weekly Jazz Jam at Terraza 7

Where: Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane St., Elmhurst

When: 9:30 p.m.

The borough's only weekly jazz jam invited local musicians to play with one another. There's a $5 cover for listeners.