Blooms at Queens Farm Brings Three Acres of 70,000+ Tulips to New Yorkers

FLORAL PARK, N.Y. — Blooms at Queens Farm, an all-new immersive agricultural experience this spring, introduces a sprawling field of over 70,000 U-pick tulips and vibrant photo opportunities to visitors of all ages at Queens County Farm Museum. This ultimate seasonal celebration will kick off April 18th and continue Thursdays through Sundays until May 19th, 2024. Gate admission to Queens County Farm Museum is free, and Blooms field entry tickets are $6–$8. Blooms guests may pick their own tulips for $2/stem.

A showcase of colorful tulip varieties will bloom throughout the event, including Algarve Early, Orange Brilliant, Jan Van Ness Triumphs, Texas Flame Parrots, Queen of the Night and many more. Throughout the year, flowers on the farm help support important pollinators such as bees from the farm’s apiary and a variety of butterfly species, including endangered monarchs. All crops at Queens County Farm Museum, including flowers, are grown using regenerative agricultural practices, and are Certified Naturally Grown.

As guests wander throughout the three-acre field of stunning tulip rows, they are invited to pick their own unique bouquets to bring home and enjoy. From rich reds, vibrant variegated oranges, vivid yellows, soft pinks, deep purples, delicate creams and more, blooms are available in a stunning array of hues that make each U-pick collection one-of-a-kind.

The Blooms tulip field is set among Queens County Farm Museum’s historic 47 acre grounds, which guests are invited to explore with free daily admission. As the natural scenery transforms to welcome a new growing season, visitors can enjoy the fresh spring air while learning about the rich agricultural legacy of New York City, meeting the farm animals, visiting the Farm Store and Plant Shop, hopping on a hayride, and touring the historic Adriance Farmhouse (weekends). Queens County Farm Museum’s Farmstand also opens for the season on May 8th, 2024.

Blooms at Queens Farm is part of an impressive lineup of spring events and education programs coming up at Queens County Farm Museum. Additional highlights include:

• Apple Blossom Children’s Carnival (April 20–28) – With Spring in full fling, visitors can enjoy carnival rides, hayrides, games and local food and drink while paying a visit to the farm’s array of friendly animals. Tickets: $16.95–$23
• Bee-a-Pollinator Earth Day Service Day (April 22) – Guests are invited to get outside and protect the planet at Queens Farm’s volunteer service day marking the 54th anniversary of Earth Day. Tickets: Free
• Grow and Gather Family Program (April 23–May 26) – This parent-child program will teach fledgling gardeners to plant, grow, and harvest vegetables, herbs, and flowers outdoors in Queens County Farm Museum’s new Edible Teaching Garden. Tickets: $25
• Teen Gardening Club (April 23–May 26) – Tweens and teens will enjoy a unique outdoor learning adventure while honing skills in indoor and outdoor gardening, hydroponics and urban gardening. Tickets: $25
• Celebration of the Three Sisters (May 4) – Guests will celebrate the Three Sisters Garden, learn more about Native American agricultural expertise, discover the rich history of Three Sisters planting and harvesting practices, and create inspired mosaics. Tickets: $25
• Sheep Shearing Festival (May 11) – The only event of its kind in NYC, guests are invited to learn about the cycle of wool production as the farm’s sheep get their much-needed spring haircuts. Tickets: $12-$15
• Wild Edibles Walk (May 16) – Expert guided exploration of a variety of wild edible plants in Queens County Farm Museum’s woodlands, pollinator gardens, and pathway edges, led by plant expert and author Marie Viljoen. Tickets: $55
• Art on the Farm (June 6–27) – Queens-based artist Denis Ponsot will help guests find their inner artist on the bucolic grounds as they experiment in the media of watercolor, pen and ink. Tickets: $55
• Strawberries: A Sweet Celebration (June 1) – Guests of this intimate event will take in the beauty of the growing fields during an evening guided tour. Farm-fresh berries, light fare and wine pairings included for an unforgettable evening. Tickets: $40
• Milk and Honey Month (June 1–30) – Queens County Farm Museum hosts this month-long celebration in honor of National Dairy Month and National Pollinator Month, both in June. Tickets: Varies by program; free and paid programs available.
• Cheesemaking 101 (June 12) – This introductory, hands-on class will guide students through the rich history and science behind curds and whey as they make two types of soft cheeses. Tickets: $55