Bronx Prep Middle/High School Carnival
Friday, Aug. 23, 1-4 p.m.
3872 Third Ave.
Free
Bronx Prep Charter School invites the community to this family carnival to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. There will be games, arts and crafts, a bouncy house, refreshments and more.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bronx-prep-middlehigh-school-carnival-tickets-978738712837.
Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
Saturday, Aug. 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
Soundview Amphitheatre in Soundview Park
Free
The expert Urban Park Rangers will teach willing participants the arts of archery and axe throwing. With magnetic arrows, foam axes, and soft targets, this event is sure to be both fun and safe. Axe throwing is for people of all ages, while archery is for those eight years of age or older.
For more information, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/08/24/magnetic-archery-and-foam-axe-throwing.
Bronx Brewery’s 2024 Invitational Beer Fest
Sunday, Aug. 25, 12-8 p.m.
Bronx Brewery and Empanology, 856 E. 136th St.
$15-$65
Enjoy a fun day of beer, music, games, art and more at the Bronx Brewery. In addition to the great drinks, for which attendees can vote for the best beers, there will be live musical performances, classic lawn games, raffles for various prizes, artists creating works in real time, a curated selection of classic video games to play and a limited edition food menu by Empanology.
For more information, visit https://thebronxbrewery.com/pages/beerfest.
Monday Morning Cleanup
Monday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Golf House in Van Cortlandt Park
Free
Volunteer to help the park staff keep Van Cortland Park clean. After weekends of picnicking by many in the community, trash tends to build up, making this an opportune time to assist in beautifying the park. Volunteers will be provided with gloves and materials for this task.
For more information, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/08/26/monday-morning-clean-ups.
Bronx Borough Hall Greenmarket
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
East 161st Street and Grand Concourse
Free
Come over and shop at this bustling market, which serves neighborhood residents, as well as visitors and employees of Bronx Borough Hall and the Bronx County Courthouse. The market features fresh, locally grown vegetables, seasonal fruit, local honey and quality baked goods.
For more information, visit https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/bronx/bronx-borough-hall.
Art in the Park
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2-4 p.m.
Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park
Free
Aspiring artists are encouraged to take part in this event, which will provide them with an afternoon of drawing, sketching, painting and creative art. The instructor for this is Ainadel Ojeda.
For more information, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/08/28/art-in-the-park1.
CareerChella Festival
Thursday, Aug. 29, 12-3 p.m.
Joseph M. McShane, S.J. Campus Center, 441 E. Fordham Rd.
Free
Fordham College is celebrating the first week of the new semester with this special career fair for its students. Enjoy music from the WFUV DJ, photo ops and delicious food trucks while meeting potential employers from various industries and seeing what the school’s career center has to offer.
For more information, visit https://careercenter.blog.fordham.edu/event/careerchella-festival/?_ga=2.25370301.165780781.1724166043-943848413.1724166043.
