Issue 06 • August 2025

The Downtown Jamaica Partnership manages, beautifies, and promotes Downtown Jamaica, Queens, also known as DJQ. Got an event or promotion coming up? Send us the details so we can share it on our website, social media, and this newsletter.

Upcoming Events

Constitution & Cocktails

September 17, 6 PM

150-03 Jamaica Ave

Raise a glass to Whitney Barat and Regina Bain—two remarkable leaders in our community! Join us for King Manor Museum’s Annual Cocktail Party Fundraiser, an evening of history, celebration, and community spirit.

Enjoy over two hours of open bar, live music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, games with prizes, museum tours, and a once-in-a-lifetime Constitution Day surprise!

Making Moves Dance Festival

September 19, 20, 21 - 7 PM

153-10 Jamaica Ave

Get tickets to JCAL's next major festival! Witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures at our Making Moves Dance Festival. Get ready to be captivated by this extraordinary three-day dance extravaganza, showcasing the talents of artists from various cultural backgrounds.

Join Us for the Annual Harvest Festival

September 20th, 10AM-6 PM

Sutphin Boulevard between Hillside and Jamaica Avenue & 88th Avenue

Mark your calendars for the Annual Harvest Festival. This all-day celebration brings our community together with an exciting mix of local food, shopping, music, and family fun.

Admission is free, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From live performances and entertainment to face painting, bouncy houses, and other activities for kids, the Harvest Festival is a joyful tradition that highlights the culture and spirit of our neighborhood.

Community Resources

Queens Climate Expo

September 27, 4 PM

47-01 111th St. Corona, NY

JCAL Art Classes Fall Semester Open House

September 13, 12 PM

161-01 Jamaica Avenue

This event will feature open studios with JCAL's Teaching Artists, where attendees will get a feel for classes through demos, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to chat with teaching artists and staff.

QBPO: Back to School Backpack Distribution

Back to School Backpack distribution events throughout Queens from August 11th to 31st.

View the flier for upcoming locations and more information.

Business Resources

Photo Credit: Swiftphotos.net

Harvest Festival Business Marketing Opportunities

Do you have a product you would like to share with the community?

Sign up to be a vendor!

Want to support our community?

Sign up to be a vendor!

Upcoming Webinars from Small Business Administration

SBA and NYS Public Library Thur. August 28, 2025 12PM-1PM

Webinar Government Contracting series I “Doing Business with the Government”

Register

SBA and York College SBDC Fri. August 29, 2025 9:30AM-10:30AM

Webinar “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing”

Register

SBA and Brooklyn Central Library Fri. August 29, 2025 2PM-4PM

Government Contracting series 3: “Marketing to the Government Agencies for Contracts” (In-person) Brooklyn Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza

Business & Career Center, Event Room

Register

Help SBS Understand the Regulations & Violations Impacting Your Small Business

Small business owners can face significant costs when receiving and resolving city-issued violations, including direct financial costs in the form of fines and penalties as well as indirect costs like time spent complying with administrative requirements and attending hearings

Complete this short, anonymous survey to help us assess these costs and improve support for small businesses.