Holiday Things to Do News – Bronx Times

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo features huge lanterns shaped like animals. Some can even move and interact with visitors, like the reindeer that are operated by puppeteers (pictured).

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Families flock to the Bronx Zoo for their dazzling Holiday Lights experience

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights display returns to fill the park with a glowing tribute to the animal kingdom this holiday season.

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The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights opens this Friday

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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New model buildings unveiled at the NYBG’s 34th annual Holiday Train show

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

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What’s happening | nature and holiday events, sports and more

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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What’s happening | Christmas and Chanukkah celebrations, nature explorations and more

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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Bronx Holiday Market kicks off Sunday with local vendors and festive fun

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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The 40th annual Bronx Veterans Day Parade to take place Sunday

By Sadie Brown Conversation…

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Disney Tim Burton’s, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ comes to the New York Botanical Garden

By ET Rodriguez Conversation…

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New York Botanical Garden announces return of annual Holiday Train Show

By Emily Davenport Conversation…

The city’s annual “tree-cycling” program, Mulchfest, starts Dec. 26.

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Cedar later! Say goodbye to your old Christmas trees at Mulchfest 2023

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

The holiday light show inlcudes a holiday tree that shows synchronised musical light performances, in addition to a light tunnel visitors can walk through. In addition, visitors will also have the chance to see wildlife-themed puppets and participate in trivia at the Dancing Crane Pavilion.

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BT Weekender: Five things to do in the Bronx this weekend

By Seamus Higgins Conversation…

The New York Yankees host their 14th annual Winter Wonderland holiday event at the stadium on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

PHOTOS | Yankees host 14th annual Winter Wonderland holiday event

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Join in the winter fun in the Bronx.

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What’s Happening: Jane Austen, Framing the Female Gaze, Hip-Hop Exhibit, and parrandas

By David Garate Conversation…

Boxes of fresh vegetables, fruits, and other food products are freely distributed to the community during Baldor Specialty Foods’ 9th annual Thanksgiving giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Annual Baldor Thanksgiving giveaway delivers meal kits to thousands of Bronxites

By Pamela Rozon Conversation…

he Bronx Zoo kicked off its annual "Holiday Lights" celebration on Tuesday.

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PHOTOS | Holiday Lights brings seasonal cheer to the Bronx Zoo

By Erin Edwards and Manuela Silva Conversation…

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The Bronx Zoo announces a new event for Halloween season: Pumpkin Nights

By Abigael Sidi Conversation…

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