Astoria Weekend Guide: Park Run, Parade on Steinway, and Sunday Rain

Friday is looking like the brightest day of the weekend in Astoria, with sunshine and a high near 72. Saturday should be partly sunny, with a high around 70. Sunday has turned much wetter since I checked yesterday. The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and a 90 percent chance of rain, with a high near 67. Showers are likely Sunday night, too. If you have outdoor plans, Saturday looks like the better bet. Check the latest Astoria forecast.

There is a free option for Saturday morning at Astoria Park. The NYRR Open Run is scheduled from 8:45 to 11 a.m., next to the track by the comfort station. It is open to runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.

Later Saturday, the 49th Annual Queens Columbus Day Parade is set for noon, with assembly beginning at 11 a.m. The route goes along Steinway Street, turns onto 30th Avenue and 33rd Street, and ends near Astoria Boulevard and 32nd Street. If you are heading that way, give yourself a little extra time and follow the directions posted along the route. Queens Gazette has the parade details.

On roadwork, NYC DOT's weekend advisory is still marked preliminary this morning. It does not list an Astoria-specific closure. The Queens closure on the list is 52nd Street between Roosevelt Avenue and Queens Boulevard, from 5 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday for MTA station work. That is in western Queens, not Astoria, but it is worth knowing if you are driving across the borough. The advisory can still change, so check NYC DOT's latest weekend update before leaving.

If you are taking the train, check MTA service alerts for the latest N and W service before heading out. Have a good weekend, Astoria.