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Starts in 2h 52m
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
Painting & crafts

Makerspace at Parkchester Library

📍 Parkchester Library · Parkchester, Bronx
Free
Starts in 1d 22h
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
Painting & crafts

Traditional Indigenous crafts at Bronx River House

📍 Bronx River House (in Starlight Park) · Starlight Park, Bronx
Free
Starts in 1d 22h
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
Family & kids

Indigenous Art Workshop with NAIC-NY

📍 Bronx River House (in Starlight Park) · Starlight Park, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required
Starts in 1d 22h
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
Outdoors

Free Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park

📍 Concrete Plant Park · Soundview, Bronx
Free
Starts in 2d 23h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Painting & crafts

Nature's Workshop: Create Your Own Nature Field Guide

📍 Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) · Crotona Park, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 4d 20h
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
Outdoors

Tuesday Stewardship at the Foodway

📍 Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required
Starts in 4d 21h
TUE, NOV 10 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Sonia Sotomayor Community Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Fitness & wellness

Shape Up NYC: Latin Dance Fitness

📍 Sonia Sotomayor Community Center · Bronx
Free
Starts in 5d 21h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–3 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Ova, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Painting & crafts

Boogie Down Service Project

📍 Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) · Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 6d 19h
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
Volunteering

Trail Work Thursdays in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 VCPA Learning Garden, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx
Free · registration required
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
Volunteering

Floodplain Forest Fridays Tree Planting in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Golf House, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx
Free · registration required
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
Volunteering

Pugsley Creek Park Forest Restoration

📍 Pugsley Creek Park · Soundview, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free; registration required
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
Outdoors

Outdoor Skills: Fire Building in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails in Riverdale Park

📍 Riverdale Park (Palisade Ave & Spaulding Ln) · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Hiking Club: Hidden Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park

📍 North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Fireside Meditation at Crotona Nature Center

📍 Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park · Crotona Park, Bronx
Free
Starts in 1w 3d
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Painting & crafts

Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library

📍 Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center · Belmont, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free for adults 50+; registration encouraged
Starts in 1w 6d
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mosholu Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Painting & crafts

Informal Creative Writing for Adults at Mosholu Library

📍 Mosholu Library · Norwood, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Free Stargazing in Parkchester

📍 Parkchester Eastern Park · Parkchester, Bronx
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
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
Outdoors

Birding: Owls at Pelham Bay Park's Orchard Beach

📍 Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Living With Urban Coyotes in Claremont Park

📍 Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave) · Mount Eden, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach

📍 Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
Starts in 2w 3d
MON, NOV 23 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Painting & crafts

Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library (session 2)

📍 Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center · Belmont, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free for adults 50+; registration encouraged
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
Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
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
Outdoors

Hibernation Hike at Pelham Bay Park

📍 Pelham Bay Nature Center · Pelham Bay, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Hiking Club: Split Rock in Pelham Bay Park

📍 Pelham Split Rock Golf Course · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
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
Tours & walks

Birding: All About Crows at Crotona Park

📍 Crotona Nature Center · Crotona, Bronx
Free
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
Tours & walks

Birding: Owls at Riverdale Park

📍 Riverdale Park · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
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
Outdoors

Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
Starts in 6w 2d
SUN, DEC 20 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Painting & crafts

Handmade nature ornaments workshop

📍 Crotona Nature Center · Crotona, Bronx
Free

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree on set days

Bronx Zoo: free Wednesdays

📍 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460

Free general admission every Wednesday with an advance date-specific ticket.

○ Closed today Opens Wednesday at 10 AM

🕑 Wednesdays 10 AM–4:30 PM Nov–Mar (last entry 3:45 PM; animal exhibits close 4 PM); 10 AM–5 PM Apr–Oct. Free date-specific tickets open Monday 5 PM for that Wednesday

Weekly hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM–4:30 PM
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

⏱ Est. time spent: 3–5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree on set days

NYBG: free grounds Wednesdays

📍 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

250 acres of gardens and old-growth forest; Wednesday grounds admission is free for NYC residents.

○ Closed today Opens Wednesday at 10 AM

🕑 Wednesdays 10 AM–6 PM: grounds free all day for NYC residents (proof of residency), 10–11 AM for everyone; Conservatory not included

Weekly hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM–6 PM
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–3 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree on set days

Wave Hill: free Thursdays

📍 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471

Public garden with sweeping Hudson and Palisades views; free admission every Thursday.

● Open now 10 AM–5:30 PM · Until 5:30 PM

🕑 Thursdays: grounds 10 AM–5:30 PM (last entry 5 PM); Glyndor Gallery & Wave Hill House 10 AM–4:30 PM; conservatory 10 AM–4 PM (closed noon–1). Free all day, not for organized groups

Weekly hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM–5:30 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Bronx Park & Bronx River paths

📍 Bronx Park, between E Fordham Rd and Pelham Pkwy, Bronx, NY

Riverside paths along the Bronx River between the Zoo and the Botanical Garden.

● Open now 6 AM–1 AM · Until 1 AM

🕑 Daily 6 AM–1 AM (NYC Parks hours unless posted)

Weekly hours
Mon6 AM–1 AM
Tue6 AM–1 AM
Wed6 AM–1 AM
Thu6 AM–1 AM
Fri6 AM–1 AM
Sat6 AM–1 AM
Sun6 AM–1 AM

⏱ Est. time spent: 45 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Broadway & W 242nd St, Bronx, NY 10471

The Bronx's great woodland park: the Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Lake and forest trails.

● Open now 6 AM–1 AM · Until 1 AM

🕑 Daily 6 AM–1 AM (NYC Parks hours unless posted)

Weekly hours
Mon6 AM–1 AM
Tue6 AM–1 AM
Wed6 AM–1 AM
Thu6 AM–1 AM
Fri6 AM–1 AM
Sat6 AM–1 AM
Sun6 AM–1 AM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Poe Park (Poe Cottage grounds)

📍 Grand Concourse & E Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458

The small park around Edgar Allan Poe's last home, with the 1797 cottage and a bandstand.

● Open now 6 AM–1 AM · Until 1 AM

🕑 Daily 6 AM–1 AM (NYC Parks hours unless posted); the cottage itself is Sat 10–4, Sun 1–5 by suggested donation

Weekly hours
Mon6 AM–1 AM
Tue6 AM–1 AM
Wed6 AM–1 AM
Thu6 AM–1 AM
Fri6 AM–1 AM
Sat6 AM–1 AM
Sun6 AM–1 AM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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💎 Hidden & free gemsFree

Orchard Beach promenade (Pelham Bay Park)

📍 Orchard Beach Rd, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY 10464

The "Bronx Riviera": a crescent beach and promenade on Long Island Sound, quiet and breezy off-season.

● Open now 6 AM–1 AM · Until 1 AM

🕑 Daily 6 AM–1 AM (NYC Parks hours unless posted); swimming only in season with lifeguards

Weekly hours
Mon6 AM–1 AM
Tue6 AM–1 AM
Wed6 AM–1 AM
Thu6 AM–1 AM
Fri6 AM–1 AM
Sat6 AM–1 AM
Sun6 AM–1 AM

⏱ Est. time spent: 45 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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