Queens Night Market
"Queens Night Market is a seasonal open-air night market (April-October, Saturdays 5-midnight) at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It features 100+ vendors selling global street food from the world's most diverse borough, with all food capped at $6 maximum. The market emphasizes Queens' immigrant communities: Tibetan momos, Peruvian anticuchos, Filipino sisig, Colombian arepas. It's authentic, cheap, and community-focused."
Logistics
Affordable
Vibe
Festive, diverse
Duration
2-3 hours
Best For
Foodies
The Backstory
Started in 2015 by John Wang to showcase Queens' immigrant cuisines and support small vendors. The $6 price cap ensures accessibility. The market grew from 40 to 100+ vendors, becoming one of NYC's most popular food events. It celebrates the fact that Queens is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth (138+ languages spoken).
Local Secret
"Arrive before 6pm to beat massive crowds (peak is 7-9pm). Bring cash—many vendors don't take cards. The $6 cap is strictly enforced—it's genuinely affordable. Try foods you've never heard of from immigrant communities. Go hungry with a plan to try 5-6 items. Parking is a nightmare; take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point."