Zipline over the Bronx Zoo Create Victorian Valentine’s Day cards at Bartow Pell Mansion Museum Cross off each of these cheap but delish eats (five bucks and under!) that Bronx food blogger Tameika Lawrence shared on Thrillist Get a group together for the Bronx River Flotilla Attend the Bronx Opera Take a plunge with the Bronx Polar Bears as they dip against homelessness in February Take a Manga/Comic class
COMIC CULTURE JR 2016: MONSTERS IN THE BRONX begins its 7 week Saturday afternoon program for ages 9 to 13 at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Learn how to create your own manga, comics, and monster universes! Free admission for all ages and all art supplies are provided free of charge. For children ages 9-13 Dates: Saturdays, March 19th, March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th, April 23rd,
In honor of Heart Month Get Women Cycling is partnering with several YMCAs throughout the boroughs to encourage those who do not know how to ride a bike (yet), who are not ready for on street cycling, or who prefer the warmth over the cold to come out and ride with them on stationary bikes! Help to raise cardiovascular disease awareness for women and strengthen your heart!! Get Women
SAT, MARCH 21 FAMILY ART PROJECT: OH, MY! ORCHID PRINTS Observe the unusual shapes of the enchanting orchid flower. Working with large pieces of construction paper, simple templates and contrasting backgrounds, we’ll make simple, bold and brushy orchid-inspired prints that are easy for all! Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Orchid Day event. WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM SUN, MARCH 22 FAMILY ART PROJECT: OH, MY! ORCHID
SAT, MARCH 7 FAMILY ART PROJECT: TREE-RING MANDALAS As a tree grows, it produces a new ring of visible growth each year, creating a beautiful, mandala-like pattern of its life history. How old are you? Use special papers and natural materials to create your own mandala, with a unique ring for each of your years. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
10/31 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm Families with kids under 12 are invited to this free, fun night featuring a Candy Trunk or Treat, Carnival Games, Food, Prizes and more! www.crosswaynyc.com/connect/upcoming-events
Centennial Lecture: Classical America Thursday, October 2, 7:30 pm Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum 895 Shore Road Listen to Carswell Rush Berlin, American Classical furniture dealer speak on the topic, “Solid and Permanent Grandeur: The Roots of American Classical Furniture.” This centennial celebration lecture is part of a series that will bring top experts in the field of decorative arts to Bartow-Pell. Registration requested. Call: 718-885-1461 or e-mail: info@bpmm.org Cost: $10 adults;
Sept 27 Fall Night Hike, recommended for families! http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/09/27/night-hike-light Starting Sept 28 Drawing Nature (ages 8 & up) Hone your observation skills by drawing directly from nature. Bring your own folding chair and we will supply the rest. 9/28-10/12 at Sachkerah Woods (Gun Hill & Jerome) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-nature-at-van-cortlandt-park-tickets-13148504531 10/19-11/2 at Memorial Grove (246th & Broadway) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-nature-at-van-cortlandt-park-1019-112-tickets-13148763305 Oct 19, 2-5 Rocking the Boat Here’s your chance to row on Van Cortlandt Lake and while
Events 2014 Events SEPTEMBER Summer Music 2014: Bronx Arts Ensemble Friday, September 12, 6:00 pm. Southern section of the Park: Enter at Middletown Rd. & Stadium Ave. Listen to Classic Jazz with Valerie Capers and Ensemble. Bring a blanket or chair, and pack a picnic. Limited free parking. Concert in free. For more information, call: 718-601-7399 or visit: bronxartsensemble.org Trail Day Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am.-2:00 pm (Meet at 9:45
Build a Mini-Crate Pencil Holder Come learn how to build a mini-crate pencil holder FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 – 12 All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are
