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NYC Parks Presents: Skate Party in the Park

Friday, Sept. 20, 3-6 p.m.

Basketball Courts in Caserta Playground

Free

NYC Parks and Bronx Council Member Amanda Farias will be hosting this special afternoon event, which will be full of skating, music and dancing. Attendees are invited to bring their own skates, but there will be free pairs on hand while supplies last.

For more information, go to https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/09/20/nyc-parks-presents-skate-party-in-the-bronx.

Bronx Annual Fall Festival and Public Health Corp Celebration

Saturday, Sept. 21, 12-4 p.m.

Walter Gladwin Park, East Tremont Avenue Tremont Park entrance: 176th Street and Arthur Avenue

Free

This fun event, hosted by the Health Department and Public Health Corp, will offer a multitude of services and activities, including community resources, health screenings, music and entertainment, wellness activities, giveaways and more.

For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bronx-annual-fall-festival-public-health-corps-phc-celebration-2024-tickets-936181643497.

Bronx Native American Festival

Sunday, Sept. 22, 12-4 p.m.

South Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park

Free

Take part in a fun day at Pelham Bay Park that will be full of music, dance, food and storytelling. Scheduled performers include Master of Ceremonies Tecumseh Ceaser, Grupo Higuayagua, Matoaka Little Eagle, Shihan Candy Warixi Soto Bohike, Silver Cloud Singers, Tchin and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers.

For more information, go to https://www.pelhambaypark.org/events/bronx-native-american-festical.

“Culture of Belonging” Exhibit and Participatory Event Showcasing BronxWorks Artists

Monday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Boricua College Gallery

Free

See beautiful and intriguing works of art by artists currently residing in various supportive housing developments. They processed their experiences, including homelessness, through their creative pursuits. The works on hand include self-portraits, paintings, sculptures, decoupages and more.

For more information, go to https://bronxworks.org/.

Free Shredding Event

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1994 Bruckner Blvd.

Free

Bronx Council Member Amanda Farías has helped put together this event. She invites Bronx residents to gather any papers or documents that may need to be torn up and bring them to Bruckner Boulevard to shred them all for free.

For more information, go to https://allevents.in/bronx/free-shredding-event/200027123825357.

Comedy and Live Music at Charlie’s Bar and Kitchen

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7-10 p.m.

Charlie’s Bar and Kitchen, 112 Lincoln Ave.

$23.18

Come to Charlie’s Bar and Kitchen to enjoy a fun night of music and laughter. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while cracking up to the comedians on hand or grooving along to the live musicians’ performances.

For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-and-live-music-tickets-1002041933397.

Fiesta on the Hudson

Thursday, Sept. 26, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Great Lawn and Wave Hill House, 4900 Independence Ave.

Free

Celebrate Spanish Heritage Month by listening to great live music while dancing the night away at the Great Lawn, which overlooks the Hudson River. Attendees can learn the basics of salsa and cha-cha as they enjoy a live performance by Conjunto Tahona, featuring José Mangual Jr. This celebration will move indoors to the Wave Hill House when the sun sets, where specialty food and drinks will be served. More live music will be played there, providing further chances to dance along.

For more information, visit https://www.wavehill.org/calendar/fiesta-on-the-hudson.