New York Botanical Garden
Wetlands Tour
May 12, 12:30 p.m.
Visit the New York Botanical Garden for a relaxing special tour of their wetlands and learn about the unique plants and wildlife that are home to the productive ecosystem.
Honey Infusion Workshop
May 18, 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
Head to the New Roots Community Farm for a fun and flavorful honey infusion workshop hosted in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden. At this offsite event, visitors will get to infuse herbs into honey locally sourced from the Bronx and learn about the various health benefits and medicinal properties of different herbal infusions. Sign up for the workshop here.
Spring Uncorked
May 20 and 21, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Wine lovers are invited to celebrate the season of spring during this special weekend event at the New York Botanical Garden. Sample wine from local wineries and enjoy relaxing live music, workshops and lots of games and crafts at Daffodil Hill. The Bronx Night Market will also present serving a variety of lunch options for sale. Learn more about ticketing and events here.
Hostos Center
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
May 13, 8 p.m.
See the three-time Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra in the Main Theater at Hostos Center, just in time for Mother’s Day. Hear the talented group perform live music featuring an authentic blend of salsa and jazz influences. Learn more about the performers and get tickets here.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
India: Mother’s Day Concert
May 13, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special concert by La India, a Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer and songwriter of salsa, house music and Latin pop. Take your loved ones to Lehman Center to experience an energetic performance by the multi-talented artist. Learn more and get tickets here.
The Whispers
May 14, 7 p.m.
Experience a special Mother’s Day Concert with The Whispers and their special guests, The Temptations Review. Spend the evening with your loved ones listening to hit songs from both of these popular rhythm and blues acts at Lehman Center. Learn more and get tickets here.
Tito Puente Centennial
May 20, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Tito Puente’s legacy at this tribute concert in honor of the late musical pioneer who is recognized for popularizing Latin music in the United States. Enjoy this special performance of his greatest hits presented by his son, Tito Puente Jr., and a slew of other talented Latin artists. Learn more about Puente’s legacy and get tickets to the concert here.
Van Cortlandt Park
Spring Wreath Making
May 13, 1:30p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Head to Van Cortlandt Park’s garden and compost site to learn how to make beautiful wreaths in celebration of the springtime. Workshop attendees first will head into the park’s forest to harvest vines to use as a base for the wreaths. You’ll then return to the garden site to create and decorate the wreaths using a mix of natural and artificial materials, including seasonal flowers from the garden. Learn more and get tickets here.
Super Seedlings!
May 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Visit this free, kid-friendly and nature-oriented event at Van Cortlandt Park. Curious and adventurous kids are to welcome dig, plant seeds, and create crafts together while learning how to care for a garden and the environment around them every Saturday through April. Learn more about the seven-week program and get free tickets here.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Nature Calligraphy
May 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Van Cortlandt Park! Learn about the history of how nature has influenced Chinese calligraphy, and even learn how to write some words and symbols using a brush and paper.
Movies Under the Stars: “DC League of Super-Pets”
May 17, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Experience a refreshing, family friendly movie showing of “DC League of Super-Pets” at Indian Field in Van Cortlandt Park. Watch Krypto the Super-Dog and a ragtag group of animals with newfound superpowers embark on a mission to save Superman and the rest of the Justice League from an unexpected kidnapping.
Family Camping: Bronx
May 20, 6 p.m.-7 a.m.
Experience accessible camping at one of the largest parks in New York City with the help of Van Cortlandt’s urban park rangers. Families will be chosen by lottery for this special event. Learn more and sign up for the lottery here.
Woodlawn Cemetery
History in Asphalt Trolley Tour
May 11, 3 p.m.
Celebrate Bronx Week 2023 with a fun, historical tour of the borough. Embark on this trolley tour with Woodlawn Cemetery to learn about the history behind the names of lots of well-known streets in the Bronx, like Bruckner Boulevard, Bathgate Avenue and more. Sign up for free tickets here.
Memorial Day Flagging of Veteran’s Graves
May 20 and 21, 9 a.m-4 p.m.
Celebrate Memorial Day by honoring United States veterans at the Woodlawn cemetery. Volunteer with other community members to place flags on the graves of the thousands of veterans interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. Learn more about the annual event here.
Castle Hill Playground
Silent Disco
May 19, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Councilmember Amanda Farías for a public silent disco event at Castle Hill Playground. Bronxites of all ages are invited to come out and get their groove on while listening to popular music through headphones. This is a great way listen to some music and socialize with others in a quiet yet communal setting.
Pelham Bay Park
Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
May 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Head to Pelham Bay Park and join the park’s rangers to sharpen up your survival skills. Learn how to search for and identify tracks, and understand the interesting behaviors of the various animals who call the park their home.
Bronx River
Bronx Food and Farm Tour
May 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrate the interesting sites along the beautiful Bronx River during Bronx Week 2023! This tour will start with a visit to the longstanding and productive River Garden, one of the oldest community gardens in the Bronx. The rest of the tour will consist of a fun and healthy food tasting at Starlight Park and a visit to the nearby Concrete Plant Park, a former concrete plant that now hosts the Bronx River Foodway, one of NYC’s only edible food forests. Learn more and sign up for the tour here.
Starlight Festival
May 13, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance and Assemblymember Kenny Burgos for the first annual Starlight Festival in celebration of the revitalization of the Bronx River ecosystem. The free community event will include giveaways of rain barrels and fresh produce, a walking tour of Starlight Park’s rain gardens, family friendly games, arts and crafts, and access to many more community resources. Learn more about the planned programming here.
Soundview Park
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
May 13, 20 and 27, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome to join the New York Road Runners at this free community event that takes place every Saturday through May. Stay active while exploring the neighborhood and admiring beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront during your run.
Poe Park
Sun Printing: Cyanotype
May 10, 12, 17 and 19,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Discover the magic of sun printing at Poe Park on Wednesdays and Fridays through May. Visitors will learn how to make a cyanotype — an old type of photographic print that uses a special UV-sensitive blue ink and the power of the sun — to create beautiful images.
Learn to Shoot Manual Photography
May 10, 16, 17 and 13, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Take your photography skills to the next level at Poe Park’s free manual photography workshops, which take place every Tuesday and Wednesday through May. Learn new techniques and concepts that will help you have more creative control over your images and help you get better at taking pictures.
Smartphone Photography
May 11, 12, 18 and 19, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Learn how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera at Poe Park’s Visitor Center. Every Thursday and Friday through May, this free class will teach you how to capture amazing photos using different functions and apps on your smartphone.
Concert: John Benitez Latin Jazz Group
May 13, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free, live musical performance from Grammy-winning bassist, composer and arranger John Benitez at Poe Park in the midst of spring. The Bronx-based artist, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, will be leading his Latin jazz sextet for this special outdoor concert. Seating is limited, so make sure to show up early.
Williamsbridge Oval
Family Day at Williamsbridge Oval Park
May 11, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Councilmember Eric Dinowitz for a dedicated family day at Williamsbridge Oval Park! Kids will get to participate in all kinds of fun activities at the event, like games, obstacle courses and sports.
Movies Under the Stars: “Encanto”
May 18, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Enjoy a free, family friendly showing of “Encanto” at Williamsbridge Oval! The popular Disney movie is about a multi-generational family who lives in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia, and how one child in the household navigates being the only one to not receive a magical gift.
Throgs Neck Library
Learn to Knit with Sandra Saez Ramirez
May 11 and 13, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Seniors are invited to learn about the ins and outs of knitting from teaching artist Sandra Saez Ramirez at the Throgs Neck Library. Throughout a series of workshops, participants will learn and practice a variety of fundamental knitting techniques, creating a scarf or small bag as their final project. Learn more about the program here.
Adult Watercolor Painting: Bronx Week
May 11, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Spend some time at the Throgs Neck Library socializing and painting with watercolor in celebration of Bronx Week. Chat with other Bronxites about what the Bronx means to you while creating beautiful and relaxing artwork.
YA Boogie Down Bronx Bookmarks: Bronx Week
May 11, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Teens are welcome to celebrate Bronx Week at this fun and interactive arts and crafts event. The library will provide supplies to create Bronx-inspired bookmarks representing what the borough means to you.
Claremont Park
Movies Under the Stars: “Coco”
May 10, 8:15 p.m.-11:15 p.m.
Visit Claremont Park for a free outdoor screening of the popular Disney movie “Coco.” The touching film follows a boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, but must seek forgiveness from his ancestors to lift a curse that was placed on him for stealing a guitar.
Wave Hill
Public Gallery Tour
May 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
View all Wave Hill’s current exhibitions on display on a guided tour through Glyndor Gallery. Wave Hill visitors can see lots of artwork from both emerging and established artists and ask questions during the 45-minute tour. The tour is free with regular admission.
Family Art Project: Flowers for Mother’s Day
May 13 and 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kids are invited to craft a special bouquet of paper flowers in celebration of Mother’s Day at Wave Hill. Express your love by gifting someone handmade flowers and an accompanying paper vase made at this arts and crafts event.
Playful Yoga for Pairs
May 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Kids and parents are welcome to bring their own mats or towels and join a relaxing Mother’s Day yoga session at Wave Hill. Environmental educator and yoga instructor Corinne Flax will guide attendees through fun and beginner-friendly poses like the “leap frog,” “mighty oak tree” and “garden cat.” The event is free with regular admission.
Family Art Project: My Green Heaven
May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join this family friendly arts and crafts event to create a collage using vibrant green materials. Make an art piece inspired by Wave Hill’s flora while learning about the surprising history of the color green.
Crotona Park
Nature’s Workshop: Wildflower Pressing
May 14, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Get crafty at this wildflower pressing workshop, which is part of Crotona Park’s “Nature’s Workshop” series. Bring your own books to the park and learn how to press and preserve blooming flowers with the help of the park’s urban park rangers.
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