Local News and Events in Jamaica, NY

King Manor Offers Free School Supplies

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Jamaica, NY

King Manor Museum will hold its annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue. The museum says free backpacks and back-to-school essentials will be available while supplies last. The event gives local families a chance to collect school items before the new academic year. Residents who plan to attend should arrive early because supplies are limited.

This local community update for Jamaica, NY is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Jamaica, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Jamaica, NY

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August 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

South Jamaica Library Hosts Science Program

Queens Public Library's South Jamaica branch will host Science and Art Adventures with Queens Botanical Gardens at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, at 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard. The summer program is listed for childr...

Friday, August 14, 2026

King Manor Exhibitions End August 14

King Manor Museum's exhibitions Bangladesh Not Bhaangadesh and The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of '76? are scheduled to remain on view through Friday, August 14, at 150-03 Jamaica Avenue. The first exhibition fea...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

JCAL Summer Arts Camp Begins

Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning will begin a two-week Summer Arts Camp on Tuesday, August 18, at 161-04 Jamaica Avenue. The camp is designed for children ages 4 to 12 and runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays th...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

York College Holds Fall Orientation

York College's in-person New Student Orientation for fall 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, in Jamaica. Check-in runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by the program from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the colle...

Monday, August 31, 2026

Food Pantry Extended Hours End August 31

First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica's event listing shows its food pantry extended summer-hours period continuing through Monday, August 31, at 89-60 164th Street. Residents planning to use the pantry should confirm th...

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