Bronx-Events
It's My Park at Henry Hudson Park
Date: December 7, 2019
Tis the season to join the Stewards of Henry Hudson Park as they start their Saturday mornings rain or shine with fun 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: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (347) 203-9164
Location: Henry Hudson Monument (in Henry Hudson Park)
Shape Up NYC: Latin Dance Fitness
Date: December 7, 2019
Join Shape Up NYC for a full-body workout at our Latin Dance Fitness classes - 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)
Saturday Morning Arts and Activities
Date: December 7, 2019
Children will engage in arts and tabletop activity presented by a facilitator. The child will select which they wish to do. Arts activities will be one each from Seasonal, Paper, and Recycle-to-Arts and Crafts. Children may also play tabletop games. Children are engaged while their parents take fitness classes.
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: December 7, 2019
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)
Shape Up Zumba with Pascal
Date: December 7, 2019
Join Shape Up NYC for a whole-body fitness workout that focuses on building strength, health/well-being, and balance through dance for adults.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Birding Van Tour: Owls
Date: December 7, 2019
Please note: Registration has ended.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Our Urban Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. We offer birding programs throughout the year; our Exploration Series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons.
Winter is the best time of year to spot owls as the leaves are gone, making it harder for them to hide, and the days are shorter, which is perfect for our nocturnal residents.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 319-7258
Location: Pelham Bay Park
Holiday Workshop Weekend
Date: December 7, 2019
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens and galleries at Wave Hill.
Registration is not required for these fee-based, drop-in workshops.
Children eight and older are welcome with an adult.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 7, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Opening Reception & Panel Discussion
Date: December 7, 2019
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the opening of the 7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... exhibition. The exhibit features the work of over ten emerging and established artists.
The opening reception includes a panel discussion at 2:00 p.m. for an opportunity 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)
Holiday Workshop Weekend
Date: December 8, 2019
Drop by this weekend to create your own gifts and holiday decorations inspired by the gardens and galleries at Wave Hill.
Registration is not required for these fee-based, drop-in workshops.
Children eight and older are welcome with an adult.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 549-3200
Location: Wave Hill House (in Wave Hill)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 8, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Bald Eagle Watch
Date: December 8, 2019
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 unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a park ranger to borrow a pair.
Start time: 1:00 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 548-0912
Location: Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
Date: December 10, 2019
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 Mixed Media Arts Technique
Date: December 10, 2019
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
The definition of imagination is the ability to come up with mental images of something that is not real or to come up with new and creative ideas (stones, wood, paint, feathers, 3D objects with 2D sketches).
October (Halloween): Steam Punk
November (Thanksgiving): 2D/3D
December: Whimsical Winter Wonder...Make your own gift wrapping paper, greeting cards, gifts
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 10, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Special Olympics Training
Date: December 10, 2019
This is an instructional Adaptive Sport Program to teach Tier 1-3 sports and developmental drills. This will lead to more sporting and advance sporting activities and will assist with positive interactive activities and a healthy lifestyle.
Start time: 12:30 pm
End time: 2:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 402-5155
Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park)
Adaptive Chair Aerobics
Date: December 10, 2019
Join us at Poe Park Visitor Center for a free adaptive, low-impact workout for adults to promote 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 Le Petit Art
Date: December 10, 2019
Participants will learn to make small crafts.
October: Pom Pom Monster Puppet
November: Turkey Finger Puppet
December: Mini Christmas Tree, Cards, and Envelopes
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: December 10, 2019
Teen Game Zone is a great way for the youth to be introduced to new games, meet new people, stay active, and have an overall great time in a safe environment.
Teens will be able to play board games, games to keep their bodies in motion, and sports-themed video games. They will be encouraged to engage with one another positively and gain social skills.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Studio Art
Date: December 10, 2019
Join us for FREE weekly art workshops led by the Art Students League, Amy Digi. Each week, the group will look at a different artist and do a similar form of art in painting, collage, sculpture, or drawing. This class also includes a portion of art history.
For children ages 6 to 13 years old. Guardians will be asked to fill out a free membership form at the center.
Amy DiGi is a United States Coast Guard Artist and is included in their permanent collection. She is also an artist in the prestigious Art in Embassies Program. Amy studied at the League and received her MFA from Lehman College and BFA from Pratt Institute. She exhibits prolifically in the New York area
Start time: 5:00 pm
End time: 6:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-8672
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval)
7th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
Date: December 11, 2019
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)
Special Express Arts: Mixed Media Arts
Date: December 11, 2019
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
The class will include the use of such materials as paper, cardboard, canvas, pencil, paints, glue, tablet, etc.
Because of the high number of special needs groups seeking such programming, we have added more days to accommodate the overflow.
Groups, please call in advance to schedule your visit
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 11, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Adaptive Art
Date: December 11, 2019
Join our Adaptive Art program and let your creative juices flow. Our adaptive art program is a modified creative art program that allows participants to paint, color, draw, and design art pieces. Through this program, participants can express themselves, enhance their social skills, and explore their inner talent.
Start time: 11:30 am
End time: 12:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 367-3657
Location: St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park)
Arts, Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark - Printmaking Workshop
Date: December 11, 2019
Make Your Mark at an art workshop series at Poe Park Visitor Center.
Join artist Sonomi Kobayashi for a printmaking workshop. Participants will learn various printmaking without press techniques. Students are welcome to bring their own photo to work from.
Supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.
In partnership with the Art Students League.
Please note: Space is limited; please RSVP on Eventbrite at printpoe.eventbrite.com.
About the Artist:
Sonomi Kobayashi is a New York-based artist from Japan. She studied painting, sculpture, and printmaking at the Art Students League of New York. She now works out of her studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York and exhibits frequently in the United States, Japan, and Europe. Her work expresses the relationships between humanity, nature, earth and the universe.
Start time: 12:30 pm
End time: 2:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adaptive Chair Aerobics
Date: December 11, 2019
Join us at Poe Park Visitor Center for a free adaptive, low-impact workout for adults to promote 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: December 11, 2019
Make fun projects from 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: December 11, 2019
Teen Game Zone is a great way for the youth to be introduced to new games, meet new people, stay active, and have an overall great time in a safe environment.
Teens will be able to play board games, games to keep their bodies in motion, and sports-themed video games. They will be encouraged to engage with one another positively and gain social skills.
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: December 12, 2019
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 and Art
Date: December 12, 2019
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 11:00 am
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Adults Le Petit Art
Date: December 12, 2019
Create Miniature Art 2.5"x3.5" - 4"x6" visual Arts paintings, sketches, fiber arts, paintings, greeting cards, coasters, and more!
October: 2D and 3D art
November: Mini books, coasters
December: Whimsical Winter Wonder... art cards, editions, and originals, bottles, cardboard
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: Mixed Media Arts
Date: December 12, 2019
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
The class will include the use of such materials as paper, cardboard, canvas, pencil, paints, glue, tablet, etc.
Because of the high number of special needs groups seeking such programming, we have added more days to accommodate the overflow.
Groups, please call in advance to schedule your visit
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
Special Olympics Training
Date: December 12, 2019
This is an instructional Adaptive Sport Program to teach Tier 1-3 sports and developmental drills. This will lead to more sporting and advance sporting activities and will assist with positive interactive activities and a healthy lifestyle.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 402-5155
Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park)
Toddler Studio Art
Date: December 12, 2019
Join us for FREE weekly art workshops led by the Art Students League, Amy Digi. The classes will consist of painting, collage, and sculpture. Each week the group will look at a different artist or form of art.
For children under 5 years old. The caretaker must stay with the child for the entire class. You will have to fill out a free membership form at the front desk to take part in the class.
Amy DiGi is a United States Coast Guard Artist and is included in their permanent collection. She is also an artist in the prestigious Art in Embassies Program. Amy studied at the League and received her MFA from Lehman College and BFA from Pratt Institute. She exhibits prolifically in the New York area
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-8672
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 12, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Adaptive Dance Fitness
Date: December 12, 2019
Participants will engage in light workouts that are modified for their individual needs. They will receive a workout that is both fun and beneficial to their health.
The workout sessions will focus on sensory motor skills that may improve individuals' overall well-being.
Start time: 12:30 pm
End time: 1:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 367-3657
Location: St. James Recreation Center (in St. James Park)
Adults Imaginative Arts
Date: December 12, 2019
Adults will create works that stretch the imagination, using multiple mediums to achieve imaginative effects.
The definition of imagination is the ability to come up with mental images of something that is not real or to come up with new and creative ideas. (stones, wood, paint, feathers, 3D objects with 2D sketches).
October (Halloween): Steam Punk
November (Thanksgiving): 2D/3D
December: Whimsical Winter Wonder...Make your own gift wrapping paper, greeting cards, gifts
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: December 12, 2019
Children of all ages will create projects that are 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 Imaginative Arts
Date: December 12, 2019
Children will be inspired to use their imagination to create fun projects, including making their own games
October: 2D and 3D
November: Make Your Own Games on Cardboard
December: Make Your Own Cards (playing cards and memory cards)
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: December 13, 2019
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 and Art
Date: December 13, 2019
Join Poe Park Visitor Center for stories, songs, games, and activities for little ones.
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: Mixed Media Arts
Date: December 13, 2019
Special needs adults engage in the arts for self-expression through the use of multiple mediums. Participants are allowed to work at their own pace while assisted as needed.
The class will include the use of such materials as paper, cardboard, canvas, pencil, paints, glue, tablet, etc.
Because of the high number of special needs groups seeking such programming, we have added more days to accommodate the overflow.
Groups, please call in advance to schedule your visit
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)
History of the Holidays
Date: December 13, 2019
Van Cortlandt House will be decorated in holiday finery from early December through early January.
Included with regular Museum admission, this annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays. Self-guided tours will highlight scenes of Saint Nicholas Day, New Year's Day, and Twelfth Night celebrations throughout the house.
A special self-guided children's and family eye-spy tour will also be available.
Start time: 11:00 am
End time: 4:00 pm
Contact phone: (718) 543-3344
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)
Special Express Writers Series
Date: December 13, 2019
Special needs adults with writing ability work on writing memoirs, stories, and poems.
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: December 13, 2019
Teen Game Zone is a great way for the youth to be introduced to new games, meet new people, stay active, and have an overall great time in a safe environment.
Teens will be able to play board games, games to keep their bodies in motion, and sports-themed video games. They will be encouraged to engage with one another positively and gain social skills.
Start time: 2:30 pm
End time: 4:30 pm
Contact phone: (718) 365-5516
Location: Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park)