Over 200 free walks across NYC celebrate neighborhoods, history, and local flavor—including can’t-miss highlights in the Bronx From May 2nd to May 4th, New Yorkers are invited to explore their city in a whole new way during Janes Walk NYC.…
The Bronx is representing this Thanksgiving. This year, the Bronx Zoo will debut a new float in the historic 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Zoo recently unveiled the design of the new float, titled “Wondrous World of Wildlife” that…
By now, you know that the Bronx Zoo is celebrating 125 years. And we’ve highlighted plenty of ways to join in on the celebration. But one new experience takes a moment to stop and really tell the history of the…
When searching for fun things to do in the Bronx, a cemetery might not exactly be what comes to mind. But the Bronx’s historical Woodlawn Cemetery hosts a handful of unique events throughout the year. From trolley tours to free…
The Bronx, a borough rich in culture and diversity, has also been a fertile ground for nurturing sports icons who have gone on to make significant marks in their respective fields. From the hallowed grounds of Yankee Stadium to the…
If you haven’t been on a trolley tour in Woodlawn Cemetery yet, this summer is your chance. Woodlawn Cemetery hosts a variety of trolley tours so visitors can discover the rich heritage and beauty of the cemetery. LGBTQ Trolley Tour…
The Bronx Tourism Council has launched a new weekly podcast featuring Bronx people, history, and stories. The podcast is a 15 to 30 minute show hosted by executive director Olga Luz Tirado alongside Bronx-born historian Angel Hernandez. The first…
How well do you know Westchester Square? Find out this week with the Westchester Square Business Improvement District (WSBID)’s Scavenger Hunt. the contest started Sunday October 14th and runs until Friday October 19th. The hunt is a prelude to this…
It’s been a while since we all binged on Netflix’s The Get Down, but you’ll have a chance later this month to relive the story. On April 23rd, you can join Nilka Martell as she leads a walking tour…
Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and don your gardening gloves to help make the grounds beautiful again after winter’s weather. Rain date Sunday, March 13. Registration requested: 718-885-1461 or via email…
Description: Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s memorial lists her many remarkable achievements: “Called Woman’s Rights Convention, First in History, at Seneca Falls”, “demanded votes for women”, “Founder National Woman Suffrage Association”. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Day was first declared in 1941. Join us…
Mansions & Cottages: Historic Homes & Gardens of The Bronx Visit the homes where Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe and George Washington lived in. From the oldest home in The Bronx to a 19th century Greek revival mansion, you will…
