Starts in 2h 4m
THU, NOV 5 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
70°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Parkchester Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 5
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Starts in 1d 18h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Athletic Field (in Starlight Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Every Play Counts, Every Player Matters
Starts in 1d 19h
Every Sat · 10 AM–4 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Bronx · official listing on poecottage.org · checked Nov 1
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage Weekend Visits
Starts in 1d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 23, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 23
Traditional Indigenous crafts at Bronx River House
Starts in 1d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NY
Starts in 1d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Free Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
Starts in 1d 22h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM
65°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Oct 27
Family Time: Día de Muertos at The Bronx Museum
Starts in 1d 22h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–6 PM
65°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Growing Good Community Garden, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Antiques Appraisal & Garden Party at Growing Good Community Garden
Starts in 4d 19h
TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–12 PM
55°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Tuesday Stewardship at the Foodway
Starts in 6d 18h
Every Thu · 9 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at VCPA Learning Garden, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Trail Work Thursdays in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 0d
Every Fri · 9 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at Van Cortlandt Golf House, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Floodplain Forest Fridays Tree Planting in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 9 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Pugsley Creek Park, Bronx · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Nov 5
Pugsley Creek Park Forest Restoration
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park (Palisade Ave & Spaulding Ln), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails in Riverdale Park
Starts in 1w 2d
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Hidden Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 1w 2d
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Fireside Meditation at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 1w 5d
WED, NOV 18 · 9 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Woodlawn Playground, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Woodlawn Wednesdays Forest Restoration in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 2w 1d
FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Mall at Bay Plaza (Mall Village Courtyard), Bronx · official listing on mallatbayplaza.com · checked Nov 1
Mall at Bay Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 1d
FRI, NOV 20 · 5:30 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parkchester Eastern Park, Bronx · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Free Stargazing in Parkchester
Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Birding: Owls at Pelham Bay Park's Orchard Beach
Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Burke Bridge, Bronx Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills Workshop: Hiking Basics in Bronx Park
Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Living With Urban Coyotes in Claremont Park
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 2w 3d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach
Starts in 3w 0d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, NOV 28 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Hibernation Hike at Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 3w 2d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Split Rock in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 3w 6d
WED, DEC 2 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Captain Roscoe Brown, PH.D. Plaza, Aqueduct Walk, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 3573 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx · official listing on zoodohospeghe.org · checked Oct 26
Zoodohos Peghe Church Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: All About Crows at Crotona Park
Starts in 4w 2d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ciccarone Park, 2426 Hughes Ave, Bronx · official listing on bronxlittleitaly.com · checked Oct 26
Bronx Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Hiking Club: Cass Gallagher Trail at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 5w 2d
SUN, DEC 13 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Owls at Riverdale Park
Starts in 5w 3d
SUN, DEC 13 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 3d
SUN, DEC 20 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling
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