Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Los Van Van
May 26, 8 p.m.
Experience a night of Cuban music with Los Van Van. The “genre-creating band” has toured the globe and will be performing their unique take on Cuban music at Lehman Center. Learn more about the show and get tickets here.
“INVINCIBLE: A Tribute to Michael Jackson”
May 27, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Michael Jackson’s musical legacy with a special tribute concert dedicated to him at Lehman Center. Some of the world’s most “amazing and authentic” Michael Jackson impersonators will perform his greatest hits as part of this spectacular tribute to the “king of pop.” Learn more about the performance and get tickets here.
Manny Cruz
June 3, 8 p.m.
Start the summer with a lively performance by Dominican pop artist Manny Cruz. The grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer will be returning to Lehman Center after a nearly sold-out debut last season, so be sure to grab tickets for this upcoming show. Learn more and get tickets here.
Van Cortlandt Park
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.
DIY Fairy Garden
May 20, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Visit Van Cortlandt Park’s garden and compost site to create your very own miniature garden at this DIY fairy garden workshop. Children will love putting their imaginations to use while creating and decorating their own mini gardens with plants and decorations provided by the park. Admission starts at $20 for one adult and one child. Learn more and get tickets here.
Super Seedlings!
May 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.
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 Beautification Day
May 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Get involved in the community and volunteer to help beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Spend the morning removing invasive plants, planting native species and cleaning up the area around the playground and in the nearby wildflower patch.
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.
Spring Wildflower Walk
May 28, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Embrace the season of spring on a relaxing and educational hike through Pelham Bay Park. Look at the variety of plants in bloom while learning how to identify all the different species of flowers around the park.
Bronx River
Foodway Tour
May 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Explore the Bronx River Foodway, an edible food forest in the Bronx’s very own Concrete Plant Park. Join the Bronx River Alliance’s Journei Bimwala on a tour throughout the food forest, where she’ll introduce you to unfamiliar plants that offer protection from sunny days and summer pests. Sign up for the accessible tour here.
Free Community Paddling in Starlight Park
June 3, 11 a.m-3 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance for a free community paddling event at Starlight Park. Both large canoes and smaller kayaks will be available at this beginner- and family-friendly event, making it possible for anyone to join. Registration isn’t required, but the event is first come, first served, so be sure to get there early.
Crotona Park
Doggie Day Hike
May 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are invited to join Crotona park’s park rangers on a special dog-friendly hike throughout the park. Leashed dogs and their owners can stroll through the forest and enjoy the relaxing, natural scenery the park has to offer.
Soundview Park
NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park
May 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.
Williamsbridge Oval
Movies Under the Stars: “Encanto”
May 18, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Enjoy a free, family-friendly showing of “Encanto” at Williambridge 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.
Concert: Ray Blue Quintet
June 2, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Experience a fresh jazz performance from New York-bred saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Ray Blue at Williambridge Oval. The experienced musician will bring his “feel-good” music to the Bronx in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America.
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.
New York Botanical Garden
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 at 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 be present, serving a variety of lunch options for sale. Learn more about ticketing and programming here.
Wave Hill
Public Gallery Tour
May 18 and 20, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
View all of 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: My Green Heaven
May 20 and 21, 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.
Family Art Project: Shake a Flower, Wear a Garden
May 27 and 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kids are invited to learn about the importance of pollination through a fun arts and crafts workshop at Wave Hill. Create your own hat filled with flowers, bees and butterflies while learning about the important and interesting relationship between bugs and flowers in nature.
Yoga in the Garden
May 21, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Adults are welcome to enjoy a gentle beginner-level yoga class led by experienced yoga instructor Susie Caramanica. Relax and take in the beautiful scenery provided by Wave Hill’s gardens while following along at your own pace. The class costs $25 in addition to Wave Hill’s general admission fee. Learn more about the class and get tickets here.
The Knowledge House
Youth Hackathon For High School Students
May 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Showcase your creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills at this youth hackathon event, which is part of Bronx Tech Week. The event will allow students to access a variety of workshops, mentors and other resources to help develop their projects as they compete for prizes. Reserve a spot at this invaluable industry event here.
Woodlawn Cemetery
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.
Poe Park
Art Workshop Series
May 20, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Head to Poe Park’s visitor center for a fun and free arts and crafts workshop led by artist Kanika Khurana. Visitors will create their own unique characters and replicate natural landscapes in 3D using clay.
Walk/Health and Fitness Fair
May 20, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Anyone looking to improve their health will enjoy learning vital information on living a healthy lifestyle at Poe Park’s community fair. The event will start with a two-mile walk around the surrounding community, followed by a day full of other health and wellness activities.
Spuyten Duyvil Playground
NYC Parks Presents: Skate Party in the Bronx
June 1, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Councilmember Eric Dinowitz for a fun afternoon skate party at Sputyen Duyvil Playground. In addition to skating, there will also be lots of music so you can dance the night away. Visitors are welcome to bring their own skates or just borrow a free pair while supplies last.
Bronx Library Center
The Art Corner Presents: Make your own Bookmarks
May 18, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Join the Bronx Library Center for fun arts and crafts event where make you can make your own bookmarks. Create any design you can imagine using materials provided by the library.
Children’s Escape Room
May 20, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bring your kid to the Bronx Library Center for a child-friendly version of an escape room. Work together with your child to discover clues and solve puzzles before time runs out! This event is limited to only 10 children, so sign up soon!
Spanish Conversation Hour
May 23, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Basic and intermediate Spanish language learners are welcome to practice their skills alongside fluent Spanish speakers at this fun and informal social event. You’re welcome to talk about any general topics, like life, art, music, food, culture, current events and anything else that interests you!
Family Storytime Special: Memorial Day
May 26, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Families with young children are invited to celebrate Memorial Day with the Bronx Library Center. Participate in songs, rhymes and favorite read-aloud books in honor of the national holiday.
DIY Puzzle Event
May 22, 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Kids are invited to get creative at the Bronx Library Center. Create your own unique jigsaw puzzle and personalize it with fun colors, names and special quotes.
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