Farewell Aqueduct: June 27-28
Aqueduct's final race days promise an emotional celebration of NYC's racetrack. Due to capacity constraints, both days are ticketed; each $5 ticket includes a complimentary commemorative program plus access to giveaways & souvenirs, while supplies last. Read more here.
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Giveaways
Track Dirt: The first 1,000 guests through the doors on Sunday, June 28 will receive a commemorative container of authentic track-used dirt from Aqueduct's main track.
Program: All guests will receive a complimentary, special-edition program.
Free with paid admission, while supplies last.
Art Gallery
A gallery by Henry Kornaros will be on display, featuring photographs of people, horses, and scenes from Aqueduct.
Open June 27-28; free to view with paid admission.
Kornaros' media company, Public Opinion, shot a documentary profiling the Big A:
Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets are required for June 27 and 28, 2026 at Aqueduct.
Each $5 ticket includes a commemorative program; a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the NYRA Foundation.
Tickets are sold both online and on-track. The ticket booth is on the 1st floor, next to the publication sales desk to the left of the escalators; both cash and card are accepted. Event(s) may sell out; day-of ticket sales may not be available.
Kids under 18 are admitted free of charge.
June 27 and 28, 2026 at Aqueduct are ticketed race days due to capacity constraints and anticipated high attendance. For the safety of all patrons, horsemen, and staff, NYRA is maintaining a strict occupancy limit.
Each $5 ticket includes a commemorative program. Proceeds go to the NYRA Foundation, a philanthropic effort designed to raise funding and awareness for the work of non-profits, service providers, thoroughbred aftercare groups and charitable organizations connected to horse racing.
Kids under 18 are admitted free of charge.
Gate open times and post times will be announced at a later date.
Aqueduct's final day of live racing is Sunday, June 28, 2026. Post times have not been announced yet.
Free on-site parking will be available for all guests. More details about parking will be announced at a later date.
Longshots, Silks Bar, and the Triple Crown Cafe will operate as normal. Jamaican food and hot dog stands will also be available on-site, serving beef patties, frozen drinks, hot dogs, pretzels, beer, and more!
Aqueduct Through The Years
Aqueduct Racetrack first opened to the public on September 27, 1894. Take a look at some iconic images from over 130 years of racing in South Ozone Park, Queens.
