The weekend brings a Fashion’s Night Out pop-up market in Astoria and an opening reception at LIC’s Flux Factory. There’s fun for the kids, too, with a street fair in Jamaica and a scavenger hunt in Woodhaven.

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Fashion’s Night Out Astoria Pop-Up Market EventFashion’s Night Out is four years old this year, and throughout NYC there are numerous events celebrating one of the city’s fashion highlights. In recognition of this worldwide fashion event, a joint project by Astoria Market and Design For You – with some support from Vogue – will set up shop at Veslo. This collective of artisan jewelers and crafters will showcase some gorgeously designed items. And there will be complimentary drinks for those of you that RSVP to info@designforyou.biz. 

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Public Trust: Opening Reception – Continue the weekend’s stylishness with an opening reception for this interactive art exhibition. LIC’s Flux Factory – a venerable art organization helping artists get discovered since 1994 – has commissioned some seasoned artists “to critique, celebrate, augment, and intervene in the institutions that generate, package, and deliver culture in New York City.” Expect a fiery blend of both energetic performances and confident art installations critiquing certain social institutions.

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Discovery Day Street Fair – The weekend also has some fun activities for the kids, starting with this street fair at the one-year anniversary of the 22,000-square-foot Children’s Library Discovery Center in Jamaica. There are hands-on science experiments and activities for all ages, and all for free.

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Forest Scavenger Hunt – Squeeze out the last bits of summer with the family at this scavenger hunt in Woodhaven’s Forest Park. The Urban Park Rangers invite children of all ages to let their imaginations run wild while engrossed in active exploration of the natural world.

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