7 AM
Morning Beach Yoga
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk · Active
Free morning yoga on the beach runs through summer -- meet at the boardwalk near Beach 90th St at 7 AM. No sign-up needed.
9 AM
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Walk
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge · Nature
The National Park Service leads guided morning walks through the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge -- shorebirds, herons, and the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in the country.
Rockaway Music & Arts Festival
The annual summer festival bringing live music, local art vendors and food to the Rockaway boardwalk -- the neighborhood's biggest community celebration.
Polar Plunge
The annual New Year's polar plunge at Rockaway Beach -- a cold-water tradition that draws hundreds of brave participants and thousands of spectators.
Rockaway Film Festival
Outdoor screenings and short film competitions celebrating the Rockaway community and NYC beach culture.
Surf's Up Classic Longboard Contest
The annual Rockaway longboard competition at Beach 87-91 -- the premier surf contest at NYC's only designated surf breaks.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.