Astoria Weekend Guide: Leaf Fest, Weather and Travel Notes for Nov. 14-15

Astoria weekend weather

After today's rain, Saturday and Sunday look like good days to get outside in Astoria. The National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 47 on Saturday and around 50 on Sunday. It will still feel brisk, especially with northwest winds and gusts reaching the low 20s. Overnight temperatures dip to about 40 Saturday night and 38 Sunday night, so bring a warm layer if you are heading to the park or staying out after sunset. Check the Astoria forecast before you go.

Saturday morning at Astoria Park

Astoria Park Alliance is holding a Leaf Fest volunteer day on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will rake and collect leaves for compost that will eventually help enrich the soil in Astoria Park and other city parks. Meet at the Field House near the track. Gloves, tools and a quick orientation will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you are comfortable working in outdoors.

See event details and weather updates from Astoria Park Alliance.

Road work and traffic around Queens

I checked the NYC DOT weekend traffic advisory for November 13 to 15. There are no Astoria streets listed in the Queens section for this weekend. The advisory does list track work and street closures around 99th and 100th Streets in Ozone Park, along with work at the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge near 126th Street, also known as Seaver Way. That bridge is scheduled to close from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for track repairs. Those locations are well outside Astoria, but could matter if your plans take you across Queens.

DOT says its advisory can change and does not include emergency closures or long-term construction. Check the latest NYC DOT weekend traffic advisory or 511NY before driving.

Taking the N or W

If you are taking the N or W, take a quick look at the MTA's planned service changes and alerts before heading to the station. Weekend work can change how trains run, and it is easier to check before you leave home.

Check MTA planned service changes and alerts.

A simple plan for the weekend

Saturday's Leaf Fest is a nice way to spend a couple of hours helping out in a park many of us use year-round. The forecast looks cooperative, but the breeze will make it feel colder than the sunshine suggests. Check the event, weather and travel pages again before heading out, since conditions and service notices can change.

Forecast and planned street closure information checked Friday, November 13, 2026.