{"id":303988,"date":"2026-07-23T18:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/303988\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T18:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:58:13","slug":"free-fitness-and-wellness-party-to-take-over-nyc-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/303988\/","title":{"rendered":"Free fitness and wellness party to take over NYC block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) \u2014 A different kind of party is coming to a Queens block this Saturday with focus on fitness, wellness and community health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The free Fitness &amp; Wellness Block Party will offer a full day of outdoor events promoting healthy living, community connection and access to wellness resources for residents of all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:More Local News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/pix11.com\/news\/local-news\/\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0More Local News\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hosted by Elmcor, the event will transform 107th Street into an interactive wellness hub featuring fitness demonstrations, including HIIT workouts, boxing, dance fitness, yoga, meditation and stretching.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Organizers said the block party will also include youth activities, health resources and information aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyles across the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Attendees can take part in:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Basketball and soccer drills, tennis activities, obstacle courses and a 40\u2011yard dash<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nutrition demonstrations, self\u2011care activities, creative wellness stations and gardening experiences<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fitness games, dance activities and healthy snack\u2011making<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Resource Row featuring community groups, healthcare providers, civic partners and public agencies offering information and services<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visitors can also complete activities throughout the event to fill a &#8220;wellness passport&#8221; and earn prizes while connecting with local organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The block party runs Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. on 107th Street between Northern Boulevard and 35th Avenue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nicole Alarcon is an award-winning digital content producer. 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