Sponsored: We all know that quote floating around social media that reminds us that we only have 18 summers with our kids and to make each one count. I’ve seen it 100 times by now, and each time it still hits me just as hard as the first. Especially since I’m down to 6 summers with my 12 year old. While the day she goes off to college is always
Brought to you in partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club Can you believe we’re heading into August already!? One more month to cram in the last of summer fun and then it’s back to school. Speaking of back to school- does anyone else feel like the school year is the perfect time to get organized and back on track? There’s just something about brand new planners and fall wardrobes that
NYC Parks and the Bronx River Arts Center have put together a yearlong exhibition called “River Rising/Sube el Rio: An Exposition of Science, Art and Technology” in Starlight Park. Located at 177th Street and Devoe Avenue, the exhibit consists of eight sculptures by 15 artists informed by the 1918 Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts and Industries, which took place on this same site 100 years ago. This is
The Bronx is running. You’ve probably seen at least one of these running groups posting their next meetup on social media, but if you’ve been meaning to find a group near you- now is your chance. All of the groups below are open to members of all running paces (or walking!) and are all about keeping the Bronx fit and healthy. So grab a friend and finally stick to those plans
Summer classes at the Bronx River Art Center begin on July 16th- there is still time to register. See below for more information. July 16 – August 17 Each art class is five sessions. Click here to Register Now! If space allows, onsite registration will be available. Art supplies provided. For additional information call 718-589-5819 or email info@bronxriverart.org KIDS (ages: 6 to 9) MONDAYS: July 16, 23, 30, August 6, &
Looking for some opportunities to get involved? Check out these volunteer and event opportunities at local parks around the Bronx. Reach out directly to the contact listed for more information. It’s My Park Beautification Projects & Community Events Partnerships for Parks invites you to get involved in hands-on beautification projects in all five boroughs. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join in activities from painting benches and planting
This week in parks throughout New York City, City Parks Foundation kicked off its 2018 Summer Sports Program for young people. The program started on July 2nd and concludes mid-to-late August, depending on the sport. City Parks Foundation provides over 12,000 New York City children free tennis, golf, soccer, track & field and fitness instruction including free use of equipment in nearly 60 locations citywide. Registration for programs is
Ready for summer in the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring What I love about living in the Bronx is while there is so much to do locally, it’s also easy to jump in the car and explore so many different directions. In just a car ride you can be upstate, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania- you get my drift. While there’s so much to see and do, that also means a lot
