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
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
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,
Looking for ideas to celebrate your favorite father figure? It’s looking like beautiful weather this weekend in the Bronx, and that means there’s a nice list of fun things to do across the borough. Check out some fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the Bronx below: Roller Skate at the Bronx Father’s Day Skate If you’ve got your own skates, there’s a newly formed group for Bronx roller skaters
Looking for ideas for Mother’s Day weekend in the Bronx? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for an event to purchase tickets to, dinner with a view, or some ideas on creating your own fun- we’re sharing a little bit of everything below: Salsa Saturdays on Alexander Ave If she’s a salsa lover, head over to the Third Avenue Bid’s Salsa Saturdays from 5-8 pm. On Alexander Avenue between
Photo: Julie Larsen Maher Holiday Season is in full swing! So if you haven’t already had a chance to check out Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo, be sure to grab your tickets soon! Keep scrolling as we share our favorite parts of our recent visit as well as a special promo code just for Bronxmama readers. While 2020 has been very different, we are so happy that Holiday Lights
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift idea for your favorite Bronxite, then why not gift something straight outta the Bronx? We’ve put together a list of fun gift suggestions for every member of the family- but feel free to leave us comments with more ideas from your favorite Bronx businesses! Apparel, Accessories, & Prints from From the Bronx The OG’s of Bronx souvenirs are a great place to pick
With the year we’ve had, it’s no wonder so many of us are looking forward to the holidays to lift our spirits. There’s just something about the lights, the music, and the excitement on kid’s faces that bring cheer to even the most Scrooge worthy year. So we are super excited that the family-favorite holiday tradition of Holiday Lights will once again be returning to the Bronx Zoo! On select
Good news! BOO at the ZOO will be returning to the Bronx Zoo! Boo at the Zoo begins Thursday, October 1 and will welcome Halloween revelers each Thursday through Sunday until November 1 (including Monday, October 12). Activities will include traditional favorites such as daily magic and mind reading shows, professional pumpkin carving demos and displays, and the spooky extinct animal graveyard. Animal-themed costumed stilt walkers and Halloween animal puppets will headline the MASKerade, and
Looking for 2021 discount code? Visit our 2021 post here. Holiday Lights is officially back at the Bronx Zoo! After years of hoping it would return, this year’s Holiday Lights is bigger, brighter, and greener than ever! The experience features thousands of lights, animal lanterns, animated sculptures, carolers, ice carving, a holiday train and more. Astor Court looks magical covered in lights, with a Christmas tree that displays fun
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
The New York Botanical Garden recently announced that KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, its major 2020 exhibition of work by internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929), will open on May 9, 2020. Tickets for the landmark presentation will go on sale January 29, 2020, at nybg.org/kusama. More about Kusama Opening May 9, experience this multisensory presentation of the work of internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. With NYBG as the exclusive venue,
