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Issue 07 • September 2025 |
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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.
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September 17th, 6 PM
150-03 Jamaica Ave
Raise a glass to Whitney Barat and Regina Bain, who will be honored at the King Manor Museum’s annual fundraiser. 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 19-21, 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 88th Ave and Jamaica Avenue.
Join us for a full day of community, culture, and fun—with local food, shopping, live music, and family activities.
Admission is free so everyone can join in! From performances and entertainment to face painting, bounce houses, and kid-friendly activities, the Harvest Festival offers something for all ages. It’s a joyful neighborhood tradition that celebrates the spirit of our community.
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September 27th 8 AM
Check in starts at 6:45 AM
94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY
Join us on Saturday, September 27th at 8:00 A.M. for an exciting day of fun, fitness, and community as we celebrate the 5th Annual Jamaica Q 5K! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about coming together, staying active, and supporting a great cause.
Plus, the course is USATF certified, ensuring a professionally measured and exciting race experience! View the flier here and visit below to sign up.
| | Judeen's Juices Sunday Dinner Series | | |
September 21st, 6-8 PM
50 Cent Community Garden - Foch Blvd and 165th St
Judeen's Juice’s Sunday Dinner Series aims to build a greater sense of community, belonging, and mutual aid in Jamaica, Queens, NY. Honoring Black spaces and traditions through Sunday Dinners located NYRP's Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Community Garden located in Queens, NY.
Indulge in a variety of flavorful plant-based and non-plant-based Caribbean dishes prepared by our partner chefs. View the flier.
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September 27th, 4-7 PM
47-01 111th St. Corona, NY
Join Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. at The New York Hall of Science for a Climate Expo during Climate Week showcasing some of the best of our borough's zero waste and net zero goals.
There will be workforce development opportunities and family fun activities. RSVP required.
| | 3rd Annual Kindness Carnival | | |
October 4th
Cambria Playground, Queens, NY
The Kindness Carnival is a celebration of compassion equity and empowerment, Held annual during Anti-Bullying Awareness Month, it transforms Southeast Queens into a vibrant festival of hope and resilience.
Would you like to be a part of uplifting and empowering youth?
Sponsorship opportunities available.
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DJQ COMMUNITY
Benefits on Your Block
From July through October, the NYC Public Engagement Unit is hosting free community resource and benefit enrollment fairs every Saturday in neighborhoods across all five boroughs. At each event, residents can get screened for benefits, apply for programs on-site, and connect with City resources and services.
Learn More
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| Photo Credit: Swiftphotos.net | | Harvest Festival Marketing Opportunities | | Calling all merchants! Purchase a 10x10 space to your products to more than hundreds of expected attendees. Great for brand awareness and new customer acquisition!
Discounts for BID members and competitive pricing for non-BID members. | | Upcoming Events from Small Business Administration | | Find upcoming webinars and events from the Small Business Administration to support your Small Business. | | The NYC Future Fund offers financing to help small businesses access the capital they need to grow and navigate changes in the market. Revenue-based loans ranging from $100,500 to $500,000 are available at a 9% annual interest rate, with principal repayment terms designed to adjust based on business revenue, offering greater flexibility in managing cash flow so that small businesses may focus on growth. | | NYSTEC - IgniteU Fellowship | | IgniteU helps small businesses grow and scale their operations in market, not in theory. Powered by NYSTEC, this independent program strives to empower entrepreneurs across industries while supporting the region’s startup ecosystem. Since 2015, IgniteU has supported hundreds of local startups in reaching their full potential. | | |
Stayed Informed With Emergency Alerts | Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to get citywide emergency updates straight to your phone. Reply with your ZIP code when prompted to receive local alerts. |
| Are Operating Costs Impacting Your Business? | | The NYC Department of Small Business Services has released a survey accessible in multiple languages to better understand operating costs and how they impact small business owners across the five boroughs. This information can help inform programs and policies to help NYC's small businesses. | | |
The NYC Department of Small Business Services' NYC Business Express Service Team (NYC BEST) is partnering with City and State agencies and small business organizations to help small business owners understand government rules and regulations through a series of webinars.
Gain the resources needed to help your business grow!
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Meet Me in Jamaica: An Oral History Project
If there's anything that's constant in NYC, it's change - and DJQ is no exception. Sharing our stories is one way to preserve our history. We're gathering memories and stories about Downtown Jamaica Queens and we want to hear yours! Visit our website below for more information.
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