Queens Night Market

Queens Night Market is a night market in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with more than 100 independent vendors selling international foods, crafts, and goods. The offerings span cuisines and products from around 80 different countries, along with handmade local items.

The market opened in April 2015 with just 40 vendors and has grown significantly since its beginning. This expansion reflects how the local community embraced the concept and turned it into a popular gathering place.

Local musicians and artists perform throughout the evening, turning the market into a gathering place where people from different backgrounds come together. The performances reflect the diverse communities that surround the park.

The 7 train serves the market best, stopping at 111th Street station from where you walk south for several blocks until reaching the park entrance. Coming after sunset makes sense since the market operates mainly in the evening hours and the lighting enhances the overall experience.

The market has become North America's largest of its kind and draws tens of thousands of visitors regularly. This level of success shows how food and street markets can become unexpected anchors for neighborhood life and cultural exchange.