Bronx-Events
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
Date: January 23, 2020
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition. The exhibit features the work of over ten emerging and established artists, most of whom are from the Bronx.
Note: Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 5:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adults Le Petit Art
Date: January 23, 2020
Adult participants will create miniature works of art ranging in size from 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6". These are real works of art, suitable for exhibiting at home, gifting, or exchanging.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express Arts 1, 2, 3
Date: January 23, 2020
This art program engages special needs adults through art for self-expression. Groups must call to schedule a trip in advance.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adults Imaginative Arts
Date: January 23, 2020
Get your creative juices flowing through Imaginative Arts for adults.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
S.T.E.M. Thursdays
Date: January 23, 2020
Children will create projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids & Families Imaginative Arts
Date: January 23, 2020
Children and families will create fun works of art spurred by imagination.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
Date: January 24, 2020
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition. The exhibit features the work of over ten emerging and established artists, most of whom are from the Bronx.
Note: Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 5:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Tiny Tots Stories, Art, Learning
Date: January 24, 2020
Little ones have fun with stories, songs, rhymes, and learning.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express Arts 1, 2, 3
Date: January 24, 2020
This art program engages special needs adults through art for self-expression. Groups must call to schedule a trip in advance.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express #4 Writers
Date: January 24, 2020
This is a workshop specifically for adults with special needs demonstrating an interest in writing for self-expression.
We'll focus on non-fiction writing (essays, poems, lyrics, and memoirs). Participants share and read their stories. The workshop includes analysis and discussion of literary works, including some of the best-known works of the literary master, Edgar Allan Poe. The workshop includes the publication of an anthology of selected writings from participants.
Please call (718)-365-5516 to sign up for this class.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Teen Game Zone
Date: January 24, 2020
Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids and Families Seasonal Arts and Crafts
Date: January 24, 2020
Make a fun project inspired by the season.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
Date: January 25, 2020
Enjoy the outdoors in the winter! Join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park as they start their Saturday mornings with green projects such as raking leaves, planting, mulching, and more to build community.
For details contact stewardsofhenryhudson.org. Volunteers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult or present a parental/guardian consent form (available via group leader). Groups of 10+ must contact the Stewards.
Start time: 8:30 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone:
Location: Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park)
Shape Up NYC: Latin Dance for Fitness
Date: January 25, 2020
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class. With exercises for the whole body, this class encourages functional fitness through dance movements.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 10:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids Art and Table-Top Activities
Date: January 25, 2020
Kids make fun art projects to take home or play table-top games, while Mom and Dad take a fitness class.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
Date: January 25, 2020
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition. The exhibit features the work of over ten emerging and established artists, most of whom are from the Bronx.
Note: Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 5:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Woodworking Workshop Series Begins: The Wave Hill Chair
Date: January 25, 2020
Wave Hill’s inspirational landscape is complemented by this iconic Wave Hill Chair. In this two-day workshop, construct your own Wave Hill Chair under the guidance of master woodworker and Wave Hill Director of Facilities Frank Perrone.
Participants receive step-by-step instructions; no previous carpentry skills required, but participants must attend both sessions. The second day of this two-session series is Sunday, January 26, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Please note: Space is limited; register online.
Start time: 9:30 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill)
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Date: January 25, 2020
This free Shape Up NYC class combines Latin, international, and popular music with dance moves to create an aerobic workout.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Cooking with Zing: the Ginger Family (Zingiberaceae)
Date: January 25, 2020
The ginger family, Zingiberaceae, includes spicy ginger, cardamom, and turmeric, along with a number of showy ornamental plants. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day shares a sampling of these tropical herbs while a chef from Great Performances demonstrates various ways to cook with fresh and dried members of this aromatic plant family.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition Closing Reception
Date: January 25, 2020
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder…Exhibition.
The show features over a dozen emerging and established artists’ interpretation of the magic and wonder of this most delightful season of the year. A show for all ages -- awaken the child within in our 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder…through the works of Bobbi Beck, Ner Beck, Nancy Benignus, Alberto Bermudez, Doris Cordero, James Deliard, Elaine Langer, Betty Murray, Barbara Nahmias, Esther Pagan, Alex Ramirez, Ranjit Sahu, Arlene Santiago.
This reception is your last chance to see the 7th Anual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition, and get to meet and greet the artists
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 3:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Astronomy: The Winter Sky
Date: January 25, 2020
Ring in the Lunar New Year by studying the stars with the Urban Park Rangers.
Our Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Start time: 6:00 pm
End time: 7:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 548-0912
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Winter Workspace Art Workshop: Abstract Landscape Collages
Date: January 26, 2020
Tour artist Tali Hinkis’ (LoVid) Winter Workspace studio to see her current work in process, including panoramic images captured with her homemade camera. Afterward, create abstract landscape collages using digital images of Wave Hill’s winter gardens and Conservatory. Materials provided.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 1:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill)
Birding: Owls
Date: January 26, 2020
Please note: Registration has ended for this event.
Leafless trees provide perfect viewing opportunities of some resident and migrating owl species. Eastern Screech Owls, Great Horned Owls, and Saw-Whet Owls call our parks home for the winter.
Be wise and join this Urban Park Ranger-led hike, as we look for this bird pr prey.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 319-7258
Location: Pelham Bay Park
Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday
Date: January 26, 2020
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday. This Sunday, participating artists are Ezra Benus, Linda Lauro-Lazin, and Stephanie Alvarado.
Picture: Ezra Benus and a friend in front of his painting: (Medication 6) Body Without Organs, Intensities Such as Pain, 6 x 4 feet, acrylic on canvas.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill)
Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk
Date: January 26, 2020
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights.
Start time: 2:00 pm
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill)
American Sign Language
Date: January 28, 2020
Learn basic American Sign Language.
Classes are open to all: professionals working with special needs adults, family members, and anyone interested in learning ASL.
Learn the alphabet, fingerspelling, days of the week, greetings, and more!
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 11:30 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Mixed Media Arts
Date: January 28, 2020
Patrons will learn how to use multiple mediums to create beautiful, usable works of art.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adaptive Chair Aerobics
Date: January 28, 2020
Join us for an adaptive, low impact workout for adults. Our Adaptive Chair Aerobics class promotes having a healthy heart and lifestyle.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:00 pm
Contact phone: 718-365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids Art with Matt Cohen
Date: January 28, 2020
The Art Students League's Seeds of the League program places qualified emerging artists in NYC Parks Recreation Centers throughout the city to lead after-school workshops for kids, ages 18 months to 13 years.
Hands-on art-making projects give kids the opportunity to develop skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while helping to instill a sense of teamwork and self-confidence.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Teen Game Zone
Date: January 28, 2020
Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express Arts 1, 2, 3
Date: January 29, 2020
This art program engages special needs adults through art for self-expression. Groups must call to schedule a trip in advance.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adaptive Chair Aerobics
Date: January 29, 2020
Join us for an adaptive, low impact workout for adults. Our Adaptive Chair Aerobics class promotes having a healthy heart and lifestyle.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:00 pm
Contact phone: 718-365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids and Families Recycle to Art
Date: January 29, 2020
Kids make fun projects out of recyclable materials.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Teen Game Zone
Date: January 29, 2020
Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adults Le Petit Art
Date: January 30, 2020
Adult participants will create miniature works of art ranging in size from 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6". These are real works of art, suitable for exhibiting at home, gifting, or exchanging.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express Arts 1, 2, 3
Date: January 30, 2020
This art program engages special needs adults through art for self-expression. Groups must call to schedule a trip in advance.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adults Imaginative Arts
Date: January 30, 2020
Get your creative juices flowing through Imaginative Arts for adults.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
S.T.E.M. Thursdays
Date: January 30, 2020
Children will create projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids & Families Imaginative Arts
Date: January 30, 2020
Children and families will create fun works of art spurred by imagination.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Tiny Tots Stories, Art, Learning
Date: January 31, 2020
Little ones have fun with stories, songs, rhymes, and learning.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express Arts 1, 2, 3
Date: January 31, 2020
This art program engages special needs adults through art for self-expression. Groups must call to schedule a trip in advance.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Express #4 Writers
Date: January 31, 2020
This is a workshop specifically for adults with special needs demonstrating an interest in writing for self-expression.
We'll focus on non-fiction writing (essays, poems, lyrics, and memoirs). Participants share and read their stories. The workshop includes analysis and discussion of literary works, including some of the best-known works of the literary master, Edgar Allan Poe. The workshop includes the publication of an anthology of selected writings from participants.
Please call (718)-365-5516 to sign up for this class.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Teen Game Zone
Date: January 31, 2020
Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids and Families Seasonal Arts and Crafts
Date: January 31, 2020
Make a fun project inspired by the season.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Shape Up NYC: Latin Dance for Fitness
Date: February 1, 2020
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class. With exercises for the whole body, this class encourages functional fitness through dance movements.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 10:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Kids Art and Table-Top Activities
Date: February 1, 2020
Kids make fun art projects to take home or play table-top games, while Mom and Dad take a fitness class.
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Date: February 1, 2020
This free Shape Up NYC class combines Latin, international, and popular music with dance moves to create an aerobic workout.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Birding: Winter Waterfowl
Date: February 1, 2020
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. We offer birding programs throughout the year and focus on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons.
Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides will be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 319-7258
Location: Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park)