Back to School Giveaway
Friday, Aug. 22, 2-5 p.m.
Neighborhood Care Fordham Road, 1 Fordham Plaza
Free
Join EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care for a special back-to-school event and giveaway! You and your child can visit Neighborhood Care for a backpack and pencil case giveaway, just in time for the new school year. All visiting adults must be accompanied by their child to receive event giveaways.
For more information, visit events.blackthorn.io/en/1Im19n6/g/n6HjYw3gkW/back-to-school-giveaway-4a9nHp4Xyv/overview.
La Lucha Sigue Summer Market
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2-7 p.m.
276 Grand Concourse
Free
Oyate Group proudly presents “La Lucha Sigue Summer Market,” a vibrant celebration of our community rooted in culture, power and resilience. This special event is dedicated to uplifting and supporting small Latinx businesses, building our community and providing immigration rights resources. Explore and shop from a unique lineup of vendors from the community, including Rise Leadership small businesses such as ByAnyMeans, Henna by Fia and Heavenly Bites, who will be offering apparel, jewelry, body care, food and more! There will also be art installations and an activism table that will provide Know Your Rights flyers and other resources. All proceeds will go to Mi Tlalli, a New York City-based organization providing resources to families affected by ICE.
For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/la-lucha-sigue-summer-market-tickets-1559960988309.
Barkfest On Third: Last Howl of Summer
Sunday, Aug. 24, 12-3 p.m.
3rd Avenue, between Bruckner Boulevard and 134th Street
Free
Join us for a tail-wagging celebration at Barkfest On Third: Last Howl of Summer, where we mark the end of summer and the start of the school year with a dog-friendly Back to School Drive! Activities include a backpack giveaway, free kids haircuts, a live DJ, a dog run and so much more!
For more information, visit posh.vip/e/barkfest-on-third-last-howl-of-summer.
Summer Adventure: Emotion Poetry
Monday, Aug. 25, 3-4 p.m.
Grand Concourse Library, 155 E. 173rd St.
Free
Join staff from the Grand Concourse Library for an exciting, hands-on program dedicated to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! For children ages 5-12 who love to create and innovate new ideas and techniques.
For more information, visit nypl.org/events/programs/2025/08/25/summer-adventure.
Summer Jam Comedy Festival, Starring Majah Hype
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 5-11 p.m.
Salsa Con Fuego, 2297 Cedar Ave.
$33.85
Uptown Comedy Night, starring Majah Hype. Get ready for non-stop laughs! There will be two shows: one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. First-come, first-served.
For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/summer-jam-comedy-festival-starring-majah-hype-one-night-only-tickets-1546273869769.
Bronx World Film 2025 Summer Cycle
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6-8:30 p.m.
Bronx Council On The Arts, 2700 E. Tremont Ave.
Free
Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is honored to host another Summer Cycle of animation, fantasy, sci-fi, documentary, dance, experimental, and comedy films. Join us for two evenings of cinema – Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at BCA’s headquarters.
For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/2025-bronx-world-film-summer-cycle-bca-hq-tickets-1545423797179.
Movies Under The Stars: Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Thursday, Aug. 28, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Flynn Playground, 2739 3rd Ave.
Free
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public.
For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/08/28/movies-under-the-stars-sonic-the-hedgehog-3.
