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Puerto Rican Flag Day

Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lou Gehrig Plaza, 161st Street, between Grand Concourse and Walton Avenue

Free

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson will be honoring Puerto Rican heritage, culture and resilience with a special flag raising ceremony. There will also be music at the event for attendees to enjoy and dance along to as they show their community pride.

For more information, email chernandez@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

Accessible Garden Highlights Tour

Friday, June 6, 1-2 p.m.

Wave Hill, 675 W. 252 St.

Free with admission ($4-$10, free for members)

Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe early summer garden highlights. A limited number of walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. All are welcome! Walk lasts approximately 45 minutes. Registration is not required. Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.

For more information, visit wavehill.org/calendar/accessible-garden-highlights-tour

 

Bronx Day Tour – Yankee Stadium, Arthur Avenue and Bronx Zoo

Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St.

$139

Step into the heart of the Bronx for a full day of unforgettable experiences that blend sports history, old-school flavor, and wild adventure! Your journey begins at the iconic Yankee Stadium, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive VIP tour, and walk through the legendary halls where baseball history was made. Next, we head to Arthur Avenue, the real Little Italy of New York City. Stroll the old-world markets, meet local shopkeepers, and savor authentic Italian eats with lunch at a beloved neighborhood spot—where everything tastes like nonna made it. Cap off the day at the world-renowned Bronx Zoo, where you’ll explore one of the largest and most celebrated zoos in the world, surrounded by over 6,000 animals from every corner of the globe.

For more information, visit vibenyctours.com/ultimate-bronx

 

LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Pride in the Bronx

Sunday, June 8, 2-3 p.m.

Section 2 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park, Bruckner Boulevard, Eastchester, Hutchinson

Free

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with NYC Parks. Learn about the history and significance of Orchard Beach within the LGBTQ+ community.

For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/06/08/lgbtq-pride-month-pride-in-the-bronx

 

Mic Drop-Ins: Open Studio

Monday, June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Grand Concourse Library, 155 E. 173rd St.

Free

Join us on Mondays for our Open Studio program, where you’ll be able to explore different parts of our music studio, no certification required. Practice recording a song, poem or create a beat of your own! 

For more information, visit nypl.org/events/programs/2025/06/02/mic-drop-ins-open-studio

 

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association June Event

Tuesday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Bronx House, 990 Pelham Pkwy.

Free

The PPNA has booked an important guest speaker for its Tuesday, June 10, community meeting at Bronx House. Starting at 7 p.m., the Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson will in attendance. Please have your questions, problems and issues ready for this crucial community meeting.

For more information, visit facebook.com/share/p/1Em3cQTm1G/

 

Feast of St. Anthony

Wednesday, June 11, 3-8 p.m.

627 E. 187 St.

Free

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will host the Feast of Saint Anthony in the heart of Bronx’ Little Italy from June 11 to June 15, 2025. Enjoy live music, entertainment, amusements, rides and delicious eats! On Friday, June 13, there will be Holy Mass in Honor of Saint Anthony; on Saturday, June 14, there will be an exhibition of St. Anthony’s Relics from Padua, Italy; and on Sunday, June 15, there will be a Procession and Benediction.

For more information, visit bronxlittleitaly.com/events/the-feast-of-saint-anthony-2025/

 

Body in Motion

Thursday, June 12, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida St.

Free 

This high-energy total body workout is open to all fitness levels and will keep you moving with fun and challenging bodyweight circuits.

For more information, visit nycgovparks.org/events/2025/06/12/body-in-motion