If you’re looking for some fun ways to celebrate the holidays here in the Bronx, we’ve got some ideas! From holiday lights to holiday brunches with friends, there is something for everyone across the borough this holiday season.
Hang in a ski cabin with friends
Get a group of friends together for brunch in a ski cabin at The Bronx Public. Once again, this Hip Hop themed bar has transformed their outdoor eating areas into cozy “ski cabins” and it’s everything! www.thebronxpublic.com
Admire the holiday trees at Bartow Pell Mansion
The holiday trees throughout Bartow Pell Mansion are now decorated with this year’s “Come soar with us” theme and visitors can enjoy candlelight tree tours throughout the month of December beginning on December 9. www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org
Enjoy an evening of holiday lights at the Bronx Zoo
Each year the lights get more and more magical since they’ve returned to the Bronx Zoo. Use code BRONXMAMAHL to save 15% on tickets. www.bronxzoo.com.
Holiday trolleys in the Bronx
Do something a little outside of the box and take a holiday trolley through Woodlawn Cemetery to visit the monuments and mausolea associated with Christmas in NYC. Or, stop by the Morris Park Bid office and take a photo with Santa and see their holiday trolley while sipping hot cocoa www.woodlawn.org | www.facebook.com/BIDMorrisPark
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Golden Corral
On Sunday December 18, head to the Golden Corral on East Tremont for a fun breakfast with Santa. www.facebook.com
Stop at a holiday pop up shop at the Bronx Music Heritage Center and enjoy live music
On Saturday the 10, do some of your holiday shopping, support local artists and listen to some great music provided by Bobby Sanabria, Carlos Orama, and Francesca Savoy. www.facebook.com
See the Holiday Train Show and enjoy GLOW at the New York Botanical Garden
Take the kids to see the infamous Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden or plan a date night to experience GLOW, NYC’s largest outdoor holiday light experience. www.nybg.org.