What’s Happening: Celebrate the coming of spring with open nature explorations, food festivals and more!

Photo courtesy NYC Parks

Nature Exploration: Seton Falls Park

Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Entrance: East 233rd Street and Baychester Avenue in Seton Falls Park

Free admission.

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike through a park full of natural wonders and is often referred as the “Grand Canyon” of the Bronx!

Photo courtesy NYC Parks

Goodbye to Winter – Sunset Equinox Hike in Van Cortlandt Park

Tuesday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Free admission.

Join us for a magical equinox sunset hike in Van Cortlandt Park. This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant identification and scenic views. Perfect for those looking to welcome spring with open arms.

The Bronx Vegan Bazaar

1125 Grand Concourse

Wednesday, March 20, from 4 to 9 p.m. 

$25 admission

A market experience for ‘big’ business owners sharing their delicious vegan food, pastries and natural juices to the community. Experience vegan food vendors, awesome humans to network with and more.

The Bronx Vegan Bazaar is the first vegan food experience for and by the Bronx. This weekly communal experience highlights emerging Bronx food vendors, and hosts established ones, who want to share their expression of living a vegan lifestyle to improve the health of Bronx residents.

Organized by a group of Bronxites, BVB understands the needs of the community and is committed to changing the health and commerce landscape of the borough.

NYRR Open Run: Soundview Park

Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to noon

Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue in Soundview Park

Free admission.

NYRR Open Run brings free, weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities and experience levels.

Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The back part of our Open Run course has beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront for participants to enjoy!

Bronx Night Market: The Borough’s Most Famous Cuisine & Culture Festival

Saturday, April 6, from 4 to 10 p.m.

$9 admission

As the longest-running event series in the northmost borough, the Bronx Night Market stands as a transformative force, revolutionizing the foodie scene and cultivating a deep connection to the identity of the Bronx. With a remarkable lineup of 50 local vendors, this iconic market draws over 4,000 guests each time, making it a thriving hub for community engagement and culinary exploration.

Beyond its diverse array of cuisines and unique vendors, the Night Market serves as a dynamic platform for local businesses, providing a stage for the wealth of talents within the Bronx. The event embodies the spirit of the borough, celebrating its unique identity through a fusion of flavors, cultures, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Bronx Night Market is not merely a culinary gathering; it is a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience, creativity and collective pride, contributing to the borough’s cultural richness and economic vibrancy.


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