WQXR Presents Classical Kids Fair at the Queens Theatre Flushing Meadows Corona Park
A free family event celebrating classical music with live performances, musical workshops, and hands-on arts and crafts
Sunday, November 22, from 12-4 pm
(New York, NY – November 9, 2026) – On Sunday, November 22, New York’s classical music station WQXR (105.9 FM and wqxr.org) returns to the Queens Theatre for the 5th time to present its Classical Kids Fair, a beloved family-friendly event that provides a free and fun way to introduce children ages 4-8 to classical music through engaging live performances, workshops, arts and crafts, and other hands-on experiences.
The Queens edition of the Classical Kids Fair will feature performances by Musiquita, the Louis Armstrong House Museum All-Stars led by trumpeter Alphonso Horne, and the Alegría Ensemble, which includes alumni of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. New this year, the Queens Symphony Woodwind Quintet will present a family-friendly abbreviated version of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, while Son Pecadores will lead an interactive program of music rooted in Mexico’s son jarocho tradition.
Beyond the stage, kids can explore an instrument discovery zone and try out a variety of instruments. Queens Theatre teaching artists Mary Archbold and Brian Feinstein will lead dance and songwriting workshops, and families can also join in musical arts and crafts activities.
The fair will take place from 12-4 PM. Admission is free, though reservations are encouraged.
These fairs exemplify the mission of WQXR, bringing the best of New York City’s extensive classical music scene to as many people as possible and inspiring the next generation of music lovers.
What:
WQXR’s Classical Kids Fair featuring an instrument discovery zone, dance & songwriting workshops, arts & crafts, live music and dance performances, and more!
Who:
Musiquita, the Louis Armstrong House Museum All-Stars led by trumpeter Alphonso Horne, The Alegría Ensemble, Queens Symphony Woodwind Quintet, Son Pecadores and Queens Theatre’s teaching artists, Mary Archbold and Brian Feinstein.
Where:
14 United Nations Avenue S, Flushing Meadows – Corona Park, Queens NY 11368
When:
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12 – 4PM
ABOUT WQXR
WQXR is New York City’s only all-classical music station, immersing listeners in the city’s rich musical life on-air at 105.9FM, online at WQXR.org, and in the community through live events and performances. Signature programs include Carnegie Hall Live, Metropolitan Opera Saturday Matinee Broadcasts, New York Philharmonic This Week, New York in Concert, and the Young Artists Showcase. WQXR also produces podcasts that showcase compelling storytelling and powerful music: “Classical Music Happy Hour with Emanuel Ax” in partnership with Carnegie Hall, “The Open Ears Project,” “Made in New York: the NY Philharmonic Story,” “Every Voice with Terrance McKnight,” “Helga,” and “Aria Code,” a joint project with the Metropolitan Opera. www.wqxr.org
Leadership support for WQXR is provided by The Jerome L. Greene Foundation, the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation, and The Thompson Family Foundation. Additional support is provided in part by The Alphadyne Foundation, The Amphion Foundation, The Augustine Foundation, The Carson Family Charitable Trust, the Johnny Carson Foundation, the Edward T. Cone Foundation, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, the Jim Cox, Jr. Foundation, The Enoch Foundation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.