Q300’s annual Winter Fest International Potluck and Cultural Showcase returns on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This community event blends a shared meal with hands-on crafts and a cultural talent showcase, creating a simple way for families to reconnect together after winter break and meet neighbors. Winter Fest launches the PTA’s summer camp auction, giving attendees a chance to support fundraising goals while bidding on summer camp experiences at great prices. Families are encouraged to participate and volunteer to help run the festivities or support the auction (details provided separately).
- Title: Winterfest International Potluck 2026
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm (followed by the Multicultural Showcase from 3:00pm-4:00pm)
- Place: Q300 Upper Division (31-51 21st St, Astoria, NY 11106)
- Registration:
- Admission and food are FREE to the Q300 community, but you must pre-register due to limited capacity. To register, see the above QR code or go to https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KbfWvbYNHESAVtwnBZpi1W9Z6PABxPBPicDbpSBH1p1UQU9JSzc2WEk2SUpJNlA0UUlZUUlRN1U3Ty4u&route=shorturl.
- Description:
- What to expect: Potluck dishes, crafting activities, and cultural performances/talents
- Who it’s for: All Q300 families and community members
- Why it matters: Rebuild connections after winter break and boost PTA fundraising
- Fundraising highlight: Kickoff of the summer camp auction with discounted camp opportunities
- Bring a Dish! We can’t wait to try all the delicious, culturally inspired dishes! If you want to bring one, please use the form below to list your ingredients.
- Get involved: Volunteer to help with the event or auction (details provided separately)
Entries for the Multicultural Showcase
Q300’s Multicultural Showcase will follow the Winter Fest at 3:00pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Multicultural Showcase will celebrate the school community’s diverse foods, talents, and cultural backgrounds. The showcase will promote inclusion and appreciation through student-led cultural and artistic acts.
Possible acts include traditional music, dance, costumes, storytelling, poetry, singing, instruments, comedy, magic, acting, martial arts, and other culturally connected talents. Those interested in performing at the showcase should submit their entries using the Google Form in the Principal’s Message on Friday, January 9, 2026. The performance sign-up deadline is January 23, 2026. For inquiries about the Multicultural Showcase, contact Ms. Leanne (leanne@Q300.org) or Ms. Amanda C. (amandacheung@Q300.org).
Q300 PTA Cookbook
Please share your home recipe by sending the recipe with a few photos to cookbook@q300pta.org. Please include your child’s name and grade with a short story about your home dish. See the sample recipe entries at https://bit.ly/Q300Cookbook2025Sample. The digital cookbook will be made available to all Q300 families. The Q300 Cookbook committee is also looking for editors and graphic designers to complete the project. Contact cookbook@q300pta.org if you are willing to share your editorial or artistic talents with us.