things to do in Jackson Heights, NY

Browse seasonal markets, festive lights, and holiday film locations with a local guide

Tour the Armour-Stiner Octagon House and see 1876 Centennial antiques

Tour the Armour-Stiner Octagon House and spring gardens in 1 hour

Tour The Octagon House with a live reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

Step into a Victorian Christmas gathering with a live A Christmas Carol performance

Explore holiday traditions and antique décor inside a Victorian-era private home

Taste five signature whiskeys and learn to nose and evaluate like a pro

Paddle the Hudson for close views of Lady Liberty and New York City landmarks

Learn kayak skills and paddle the Hudson after dark

Step inside New York City's oldest seltzer works

Discover seltzer's story inside New York City's oldest seltzer works

Taste rye from the barrel and bottle a personalized whiskey keepsake

Bike through Brooklyn neighborhoods with 9 photo stops and skyline views

Learn sailing fundamentals with hands-on instruction on the Hudson River

Learn sailing basics and take the helm on the Hudson River

Build your sailing skills with instruction tailored to your goals

Take in NYC sunset views from a quiet sailboat

Celebrate with a custom adventure built around your child's interests

Happy hour cruise with drink specials and Calypso music on the Nautical Mile

Cruise the Long Island coast at sunset with bar service and Calypso music

Cruise the South Shore bays on a family-friendly 1-hour boat tour

Discuss a book as you cruise into a Freeport summer sunset

Private bay cruising for your group on Long Island’s South Shore

Hear festive big-band jazz and swing inside a restored 1887 synagogue