2021

How to Become an NYC Parks Lifeguard this Summer

Interested in being a lifeguard this summer at one of NYC’s public beaches or pools? Qualifying tests for the Summer 2022 season will take place in December 2021 and January 2022. As a lifeguard, you’ll have the chance to develop job skills, become part of a team, earn NYC Lifeguard certification, and practice your swimming. Lifeguards work five to six days each week, and first-year lifeguards earn a minimum of $16 an hour, for a weekly

Our Favorite New Additions to Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

It’s hard to believe that we’re already midway through December! Which means there’s not much time left to cross things off your holiday to-do list. We know it can be overwhelming trying to make sure the holidays live up to the magic we all love to experience- but remember that at the end of the day it’s all about family, friends, and making memories. That’s why we love making Bronx

Exciting Holiday Experiences at CAMP Stores in NYC

Looking for a fun way to get some holiday shopping done and have some family fun at the same time? Four CAMP store locations have loads of holiday fun happening this month for families to enjoy. Haven’t experienced a CAMP store yet? CAMP is a Family Experience Company with rotating themed experiences. CAMP engages and inspires families through play, content, experiential commerce, imaginative spaces and…fun. Here’s some of what you

Hang in a Cozy Ski Cabin at this Bronx Restaurant

If you’re looking for the ultimate spot to host a holiday dinner party or brunch with friends, look no further than The Bronx Public, a modern bar and restaurant in the Bronx. Known for it’s hip hop trivia nights and boozy brunch, we’re so excited to see such a cozy winter vibe in their outdoor dining this season. There are three cabins available: Cabin #1 can seat 4-6 people, Cabin

Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Experience

If you’re looking for a fun holiday experience not too far from the Bronx, head up to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla for Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Experience. Presented by Westchester Park’s Foundation, this 1.2 mile drive-thru attraction features a fun snowstorm, a 40-foot Christmas tree, and an appearance from Santa. Enjoy a 100-foot light tunnel while listening to holiday music. Proceeds from the event directly benefit Westchester Park’s Foundation

Holiday Magic at The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights + Promo Code

The holidays are all about traditions. For my family, some of those include creating a gratitude activity each year for Thanksgiving, making traditional Italian cookies for Christmas Eve, and now our annual trip to The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights! We recently had a chance to kick off the holidays with a trip to Holiday Lights, and it was just what we needed to spend time with family and friends this

Where to See Holiday Trees & Displays Around The Bronx

It’s that time of year! If you’re feeling festive and want to visit some of the holiday trees around The Bronx, there are plenty of tree lightings and holiday displays to check out. Many have tree lighting celebrations and stay lit to the new year. Check out the list below. We’ll continue to add to the list. Bartow Pell Mansion Museum Highlights: candlelight tree tours, holiday cocktail party, Santa visit,

Big Apple Circus Returns to New York City

When the Big Apple Circus closed in 2017, we were sad to see a family tradition go. Then when they returned, the pandemic once again stopped the show. But Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center- “making the impossible, possible!” We recently had a chance to attend opening night, and it was so nice to be back in NYC watching magic happen! Nik Wallenda and his family have created

Thanksgiving Dinner from Aldi for $30 + Gift Card Giveaway

As food costs seemingly rise everywhere, ALDI is once again lowering its food prices for Thanksgiving essentials so that families can focus on what’s really important- spending time with loved ones. In fact, ALDI shoppers can get everything they need for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, including a Butterball turkey, sides and pumpkin pie, in stores or online, all for less than $30. According to a new survey, nearly 90% of hosts

Bronx Laundromat Hosting Free Wash-Giving Days

Clean Rite Center in the Bronx is giving back to the community this holiday season with a 3-Day event. From November 22-24, from 12-8 PM. Clean Rite Center located at 1240 Tremont Avenue will be giving away free washes, as well as other fun giveaways and prizes. FREE WASH-GIVING DAYS are a wonderful opportunity for Clean Rite Center customers or those new to the brand to catch up on laundry for the

The Bronx Museum of the Arts Celebrates 50 Years

The Bronx Museum of the Arts is celebrating 50 years with Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial, a meditation on the practice of everyday life in uncertain times. Featuring artworks by 68 artists who took part in the 2018 and 2019 cycles of the Bronx Museum’s AIM Fellowship program, the fifth edition of Bronx Calling finds artists responding to the conditions of contemporary life in manifold ways. Whether in traditional or new media, many of the works

Free Virtual Comic & Manga Program for Kids in the Bronx

Registration is now open for a free 2021 Comic Culture Legends online Zoom program in the Bronx thanks to a special grant by the Bronx Council on the Arts. Hosted by Planet Bronx, participants will use the powers of cartooning and manga-making to explore the global and local legends that flavor their lives and communities. The program is for kids ages 9-14 and will meet on Zoom over five Saturdays