The days are getting shorter…
No, literally.
We’re still riding high from that Halloween special on Halloween. But starting this weekend, the 31st Ave Open Street will inch towards winter hibernation with revised operating hours for the rest of the season: 12pm to 6pm.
We’ll (sadly) see the last Astoria Farmers Market of the year this Sunday, and the month is still stacked with special events. We’ve got just six weekends left of Open Streets this year, but we’re closing our biggest season yet with a bang.
So let’s get into it:
The Clips
New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to speed up the construction of bike and bus lanes, as well as outdoor dining. (Gothamist)
Speaking of: Dekalb and Lafayette Avenues in Brooklyn just broke ground on theirs. (PIX11)
The Queens bus network redesign is working. (Queens Daily Eagle)
Weekend Plans
SATURDAY
Saint Demetrios Greek-American School: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
FREE assessments with SOMA Physical and Occupational Therapy: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Astoria Filmmakers Club: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Astoria Community Stoop Sale: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
STARS Rehabilitation Astoria: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SUNDAY
Mental Health Activities: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Queens Shut It Down For Palestine: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Book Sale for Gaza: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Astoria Farmers Market: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The People's Pop-up Cafe: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sweets & Spells Rolling Apothecary: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Astoria Cat Rescue Fundraiser: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Turath: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Indivisible Western Queens: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Rolling Library's Queer Book Club: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A Coordinated Meet Cute: Speed Dating on Open Street: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
For more information and the most up to date schedule, including with weather cancellations, see our events page.
Upcoming Markets
If you’re interested in selling on the Open Street, read our FAQs first here to learn more.
11/14 - Arts & Crafts Market
11/15 - Little Egypt Fest
11/21 - Les Petites Gallery
12/5 - 31OS Community Market - Holiday Series
12/6 - 31OS Community Market - Holiday Series
12/12 - 31OS Community Market - Holiday Series
12/13 - 31OS Community Market - Holiday Series
Support the Open Street
It takes a lot to run the 31st Ave Open Street, such as renting storage space, paying for insurance, or buying supplies like extra chairs, sidewalk chalk, and trash bags to keep our street clean.
We list a few of the materials that we are in frequent need of on our donation page. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we also take tax-deductible donations via our Givebutter campaign for those who would like to contribute financially.
Every bit helps and we appreciate your support in making 31st Ave a better place for all! Thank you!
Join Your Neighbors!
All are welcome and no prior experience is required
Drop by 31OS this weekend to talk with the 31OS crew to learn more about Setup, Tabling, or Breakdown shifts along with all the other ways people get involved!
The most help is needed 12pm-1pm and 7pm-8pm but shifts are available all day for anyone interested in keeping an eye on things, meeting neighbors, and talking with members of the community who may have questions.
Signing up is also not required! Dropping by the volunteer table anytime is the best way to find out what is happening.
For more info on the types of shifts, or to see what sign-ups are available, check out our Volunteer page.
If you want to help, but can’t make it to the street in person, there are lots of other tasks and projects we’re working on throughout the week. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to share what you like to do and we’ll reach out if we have something!
Stay Connected
Want to stay in touch with 31OS and your neighbors even when the Open Street isn’t active?
Send us an email! Address is available on our homepage, 31OS.org
Share Your Feedback
We strive to make the Open Street a pleasant experience for all, so if you have any feedback that you’d like to share with the volunteers we’d love to hear it! Our Feedback form is available 24/7 for members of the community to send their thoughts directly to our team.
