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The Beauty of Ballet: Bronx Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Students from the School of American Ballet – the official school of New York City Ballet – and faculty member Katrina Killian offer a sneak peek inside the classroom to see how students train to become professional ballet dancers. Learn a few steps right from your seats before seeing SAB students perform excerpts from classical…
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road Bronx, Bronx
Hunt for chocolate filled eggs on the gorgeous grounds of a historic mansion, make a spring-inspired craft, and have photos taken with the Easter Bunny. Hot dogs and snacks will be offered for sale. Free parking will be available across the street at the golf course (come early; it's a bit of a walk). Bring…
🎟 $15/kid
WBO Spring Egg Hunt Williamsbridge Oval 3225 Reservoir Oval East Bronx,
Join NYC Parks for an annual Spring Egg Hunt. Enjoy egg races, potato sack races, arts & crafts, Easter Bunny pictures and more. Egg Hunts for 4–7 years are 11:30 am–12:30 pm; for 8–10 years, 12:30 pm–1:15 pm. All other activities are open to all age groups. Bring a non- perishable item for the local…
First Friday at Bartow-Pell Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road Bronx, Bronx
Enjoy a concert with with Warren Banholzer at a historic mansion with gorgeous grounds. Light refreshments served.
🎟 $15/adults, $10/seniors & students
Solar Eclipse Viewing on the Front Lawn Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road Bronx, Bronx
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to view the deep partial solar eclipse from Bartow-Pell’s front lawn and watch the Moon cover about 90% of the Sun at maximum eclipse. Bartow-Pell Museum Educator and NYC NASA Solar System Ambassador Robin Vernuccio will provide an understanding of what is happening and will lead fun eclipse activities…
🎟 $15/adults, $10/seniors & students
BX Expressions Performance Series: MAZarte Dance Company Williamsbridge Oval 3225 Reservoir Oval East Bronx,
See a free performance of vibrant traditional dance that brings Mexican folklore to life. Under the leadership of NYC’s distinguished choreographer and folklorist, Martha Zárate-Álvarez, MAZarte honors the cultural vastness of Mexico as they embody the fusion of old and new.
Car-Free Earth Day NYC Various locations,
This annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT features a variety of programming at locations citywide to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other relevant topics. Select streets transform into public plazas and car-free lanes for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. Enjoy live music, dance performances, sports, art-making and more.
The Bronx River Open House Bronx River House 1490 Sheridan Blvd., Bronx
Celebrate Earth Day with free canoeing, walking tours, kid-friendly educational activities & workshops, teas/hydration station from The Bronx River Foodway, native trees from New York Restoration Project, fresh produce, free pop-up bike repair service, music and more. All giveaways and activities are first come, first served.
Woodlawn Family Fun Day Van Cortlandt Park Broadway & Van Cortlandt Park South,
Celebrate Earth Day with Divi Roxx Kids, face painting, Woodland family walks, nature crafts, bocce, games, and more. Presented by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present. Register online in advance.
NYBG Earth Day Celebration New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Learn about the Garden’s central work to save the plants of the world among daffodils and cherry blossoms in bloom. Meet NYBG Staff from our Horticulture, Library, and Herbarium departments to learn about the work they do each day to support our environment. Enjoy demonstrations and workshops that provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages…
🎟 $35, $31/students & seniors, $15/ages 2-12, free/under 2
Kids Week: Upcycling Nature Crafts Crotona Park 1700 Crotona Ave, Bronx
Bring clean recyclable food and beverage containers to make fun art projects, bird houses, planters, and bee boxes. Upcycling can be fun and resourceful for nature and ecology.
Kids Week: Wilderness Skills for Kids Van Cortlandt Nature Center 246th Street & Broadway, Bronx
Learn new skills to help survive outdoors with the Urban Park Rangers. Experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show Crotona Park 1700 Crotona Ave, Bronx
The Urban Park Rangers present nature-themed puppet shows. Learn more about animals that can be found in local parks.
Kids Week: Birding for Kids Pelham Bay Nature Center Bruckner Blvd & Wilkinson Avenue Bronx,
Learn how to identify birds by sight and sounds. city parks with the Urban Park Rangers. Experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
National Pretzel Day Atlantic Terminal Mall 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
Celebrate National Pretzel Day at these chains: 🥨 Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free original pretzel after 3pm. No purchase necessary + sweepstakes for pretzels for a year (Columbus Circle, Atlantic Terminal Mall, Staten Island) 🥨 Auntie Anne’s: Free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel for members (free to join, use code Ree1Tan5889 and join here) (15+ locations in…
Kids Week: Arbor Day Tree ID for Kids Van Cortlandt Nature Center 246th Street & Broadway, Bronx
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Urban Park Rangers and explore the many species of trees that make the park wonderful. Experience nature in a hands-on and fun way.
Arbor Weekend Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, Bronx
The gardens of Wave Hill include some of the largest and most unusual trees in all of New York City. In honor of Arbor Day, celebrate the large and unusual trees in the gardens with walks, hands-on experiences, kid-friendly activities and more. Arborists from Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care are back to host the…
Monsters of the Bronx Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Create your own monster! Using the mythologies and legends of the Bronx’s immigrant population, monsters are used to tell stories about race, class, gender and the issues that haunt us all. In this workshop led by Ivan Velez Jr, learn basic character design and storytelling methods through the horror and mystery genre. This Youth Engagement…
Bronx Night Market
Celebrate the Bronx's diverse culture and cuisine and try up-and-coming food concepts. Sample a curated selection of local Bronx and NYC-based food, beverage, arts & crafts, and packaged goods vendors. Visit the Montefiore Einstein Healthy Me Zone with a kids playground, food sampling and giveaways. Family and pet friendly.
Wave Hill Family Art Project Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, Bronx
Enjoy nature-inspired art projects among gorgeous gardens and trees overlooking the Hudson River. Themes change weekly. At 11:30am families can enjoy an indoor storytime program, all ages welcome.
🎟 $10/adults, $6/students & seniors, $4/ages 6-18