It’s that time of year again! Tree lightings, Santa sightings, and plenty of holiday events to go around. We’ve gathered a list of places to visit and things to do this holiday season in the Bronx. Of course, we’ll be adding a lot more to our calendar– so you can count on even more holiday fun in the Bronx!
- After a 10 year hiatus, the Holiday Lights Bronx Zoo are back! Which means it’s a must-do this holiday season.
- Head to Holiday Family Day on December 7th with Santa at Bartow Pell Mansion
- On December 14th, watch Santa arrive by boat, then enjoy lunch together at Ice House Cafe
- Kick off the holiday season with Winter Wonderland at Bronx Terminal Market on November 19th
- Celebrate Saint Nicholas at Van Cortlandt House Museum with a special eye-spy tour of the house, craft projects, games, and hot chocolate around the campfire on December 14th
- Hop on the free Morris Park Joyful Trolley Ride on December 23rd
- Take photos with Santa at the Mall at Bay Plaza
- Enjoy decorating holiday cookies and crafts at Bartow Pell Mansion Museum on December 22nd
- Who says the train show is only for kids!? Take a night off and enjoy Bar Car Nights at the New York Botanical Garden
- Paint with Santa with one of Confetti Paints events
- Bring your 3-5 year old for Teddy Bear Tea at Bartow Pell Mansion Museum on December 19th
- Enjoy a local tree Lighting celebration near you- like the Mall at Bay Plaza
- They haven’t posted info yet, but we hope that Bronx Bikes will continue their annual Santa bike ride so that onlookers can catch a glimpse of a bunch of Santas riding by
- Check out the Bronx Museum’s Winter Wonderland Family Art Project on December 7th-there will be festive art activities for the whole family
- Stop by to see the infamous Bronx Christmas House– they usually update their Facebook page when the decor is up!
- Head to NYBG for their annual Holiday Train Show
- Take a holiday workshop at Wave Hill
- Make gingerbread houses at the Belmont Library for their Holiday Cheer event
- Enjoy a candlelight tour of Bartow Pell Mansion on December 14th- along with holiday snacks in the conservatory.
- Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Bronx YMCA on December 14th
- See The Nutcracker at Lehman Stages on December 1st
- Check out a holiday flea market at the Brady Court Community Center
- Watch A Christmas Carol on December 4th at Soundview Library
- Enjoy a free holiday party on December 8th with the option to purchase holiday photos at La Escuelita de Sofia
- Leave the kids at home and enjoy the 5th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater & Coquito Party at Confetti Party Place on December 6th
- Take free holiday portraits at The Bronx Documentary Center on December 22nd from 2-4pm
- Hit up the Holiday Food & Craft Fair hosted by the Northeast Bronx Farmers Market Project on December 7th
- Enjoy caroling- Puerto Rican style- with the Bronx Music Heritage Center’s annual Holiday Parranda on December 21st
- Take holiday photos in front of the Van Cortlandt House Museum
- Design holiday themed buttons at the Belmont Library on December 5th
- Shake a leg at the Bronx YMCA’s Christmas Masquerade Party on December 7th
- Shop local on December 7th at the Holiday Pop Up Market at the Port Morris Distillery
- Make gingerbread houses at High Bridge Library on December 10th
- Celebrate Frozen 2 at Clason Point Library on December 7th
- Enjoy History of the Holidays tours at Van Cortlandt House Museum
- On December 14th, enjoy a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
- Partake in a Winter Solstice Hike at Van Cortlandt Park on December 21st
- Create stained glass tissue snowflakes at the West Farms Library
- Stay tuned for a fun holiday event at Pink Princess Boutique
- Have breakfast with Santa at one of three Bronx Applebee’s locations
Have a holiday event you’d like to add to our calendar? Email nicperrino@gmail.com or comment below!