Editor’s Pick 

I’Raise Boys & Girls Intl in conjunction with the City of New York presents a North Bronx Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Aug. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. at Evander Childs Campus, located at 800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467. Come and enjoy live performances, honor the past, celebrate the present and reimagine the future. For more information, contact info@iraiseinc.org or phone (718) 725 8996. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-bronx-homecoming-concert-tickets-151874134625.

 

Events

Join a free, gardening event on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 9.30 a.m. to noon at Shoelace Park in Bronx Park. Support Green Infrastructure maintenance efforts by removing invasive weeds in the rain gardens! This will support the growth of native plants for pollinators to create the foods. This is a nature, volunteer, waterfront event.  

 

There are few things that compare to being out on the open water in New York City. The sound of the waves, the warmth of the sun on faces, and the thrill of slicing through the water combine to create an unforgettable experience. The certified Urban Park Rangers will take you on canoe trips ranging from the calm waters of protected lakes to the more demanding open waters of rivers and bays. Join the Island Hopping by Canoe (Advanced) event on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at Pelham Bay Park. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org or call (718) 319-7258.

 

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458 has a number of events running throughout August.

 

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

Each Thursday in August, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., experience Yayoi Kusama’s profound connection with nature. Contemporary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, is one of the most popular artists in the world, drawing millions to experience her immersive installations. Exclusively at NYBG, Kusama reveals her lifelong fascination with the natural world, beginning with her childhood spent in the greenhouses and fields of her family’s seed nursery. Her artistic concepts of obliteration, infinity, and eternity are inspired by her intimate engagement with the colors, patterns, and life cycles of plants and flowers. For more information, go to: https://www.nybg.org/event/kusama/.

 

Guided Forest Bathing

Each Wednesday, through October 27, a guided tour meets at the base of Tulip Tree Allée at 12 p.m. Allow yourself to be fully present as you bathe your senses in the sights, smells, sounds and sensations of the Thain Family Forest with forest bathing experiences, known as shinrin-yoku in Japan. In Japanese shinrin means forest, and yoku means bath. Wednesdays at noon, join a Treebath, Inc. expert for a one-hour, guided tour of NYBG’s tranquil Thain Family Forest. A self-guided tour is also available: This audio guide focuses on slowing down and experiencing the sensory connections that help calm the mind and deepen reflection under a glorious forest canopy. This experience takes roughly one hour from beginning to end. You can also choose to do a shorter 20-minute session and conclude after Track 2. For more information, go to: https://www.nybg.org/event/forest-bathing-a-meditative-audio-experience/#guided-forest-bathing.

 

Dig! Plant! Grow!

Pollinator Pals takes place from August 17 to September 12, from Tuesday to Saturdays, between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Sundays, Mondays and Holidays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At the Edible Academy, learn more about the relationship between our garden pollinators and their favorite plants, including our very own honeybees. Children are invited to plant their own wildflower mix to take home. Each season offers a new theme to investigate through hands-on activities and take-home projects at the Continue to stay connected to us on social media and NYBG at Home, our new content hub with videos, plant guides, virtual events, recipes for kids, and much more. For more information, go to: https://www.nybg.org/event/pollinator-pals/.

 

Tango, Foxtrot, and Cha-cha, oh my! Every Thursday until October, the Silver Shoes Dance Club welcomes all dancers 55 years and older for free dance classes at Van Cortland Park’s Woodlawn Playground at Van Cortlandt Park East and Kepler Avenue. No experience or partner is necessary, and the dancing kicks off at 10 a.m. All dancers must follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Registration is required and can be done online at https://www.silvershoesdanceclub.com/. Got questions? Email silvershoesdanceclub@gmail.com.

 

Every Sunday is a fun day at The Fordham Flea, the borough’s largest event featuring arts & crafts, gifts, accessories, self-care products, and food crafted by local artisans and merchants who started their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fun is available to all every Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. at Fordham Plaza. For more details, including a list of vendors, visit fordhamflea.com.

 

The Bronx Night Market, dubbed “The Best Open-Air Market In New York,” by The New York Times, celebrates global cultures and cuisines every Saturday, until November, from noon to 7 p.m. at Fordham Plaza. The event is free, family and pet-friendly, and the food is affordable and welcomes all appetites, large and small. Registration is required. Visit thebronxnightmarket.com for more details.

A number of events will be held at the Williamsbridge Oval at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, N.Y. throughout August. Programs are free and open to the public. Please note, program size is limited due to social distancing requirements and remember to wear a face covering. Phone (718) 543 8672 for more information.

 

Flag Football Drills and Skills

Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., meet the coaches and build your skills in football drills that will get you ready for the fall season. The center is looking for boys and girls to compete in the NYC Parks Flag Football League.

 

Obstacle Course & Relay Races

On Monday, Aug. 23, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., compete in a variety of obstacles to beat your own time and that of a competitor. Families are welcome.

 

A Visit with the Urban Park Rangers

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to noon, come learn about the nature and animals inside the park. Take a walk and play some games. This program is for all ages. Adults are encouraged to attend.

 

Toddler Imagination Creation

On Friday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., toddlers and their families are welcome to join in a creative session. Using boxes, big and small, tape, crayons and more, staff will assist children making what they want.

 

For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks or contact Sarah Bishow at sarah.bishow@parks.nyc.gov. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

 

NYC Parks department is also hosting Adult Programs throughout the summer, starting July 6 through August 27, 2021 at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in Norwood. Below is a list of the various programs on offer.

 

Chair Aerobics with Ingrid on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This chair aerobics class is perfect for someone new or for those getting back into working out.

 

Mobile Media Workshops with Shawn on Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon. Get help with apps or ask questions about your phone, tablet or laptop.

 

Circuit Training with Sarah on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Join this low impact strength workout; a beginners way to start.

 

Riding to the Beat with Ingrid on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Come out for a morning spin bike ride to get your heartbeat up. This is a great cardio workout.

 

Mobile Media Workshops with Shawn Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Get help with apps or ask questions about your phone, tablet or laptop.

 

Kripalu Yoga with Michele on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Through breathing, meditation and movements wake up with this great morning routine.

 

Art Studio with Ana on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Create art through different mediums from painting to sculpture. This is a class for learning and socializing. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) is calling on volunteers to get into tip-top shape for the athletes’ return to the park this fall. The group is calling on the public to support their Field & Trail Fund and be a partner in keeping the park clean, safe, and beautiful. With the public’s support, the group says they can plan ahead to “care for the fields and trails.”

With help from the public, VCPA can:

• hire seasonal maintainers to mow, weed-wack, and maintain all the areas frequented by athletes;
• purchase stone dust to fill ruts and potholes;
• replace outdated equipment.

 

The NYC Parks department is hosting Toddler and Youth Programs throughout the summer, from July 6 to August 27, 2021, at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in Norwood. Call (718) 543-8672 with any questions.

 

Sidewalk Chalk Fun with Tatiyana on Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Play chalk games like Shark Attack, Obstacle Course and Hopscotch.

 

Family Fun with Tatiyana on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Toddlers and family members will create art, play games and learn together!

 

Art Time with Tatiyana on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Arts and Craft fun: get out to paint, glue, cut and draw with us.
Water Games with Tatiyana on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come compete in these fun activities that will get you wet and laughing.

 

Toddler Art with Ana on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Create art from using different outlets like painting, drawing and sculpture.

 

Bingo with Ana on Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Play to win! We are calling numbers and see who the winner will be!

 

Recycle Art with Ana on Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Design and create using recyclable materials.

 

Arts & Crafts with Ana on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Craft, glue, paint with us!

 

For all NYC Parks hosted events, masks are required for unvaccinated people or those who cannot maintain social distance. Social distancing is strongly encouraged. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

 

A Welcome Back Celebration will be held at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) in Norwood on Friday, Aug. 27, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join NYC Parks and community partners for a Back-to-School celebration. Children and families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, inflatables, ices, cotton-candy, popcorn, music, and nature education. This is a free event!

 

More Stuff for Kids

The Van Cortland House Museum is accepting applications for its Adventures in Time Summer History Camp. Campers will learn all about the Van Cortlandt Family while having fun outdoors. Kids will also be able to travel back in time to the early years of the Revolutionary War to see what life was like as a soldier in General George Washington’s Army. The camp is designed for 6 to 12-year-olds and runs for two weeks from Aug. 9 through Aug. 13 and from Aug. 16 through Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Registration is $350 per child per week. Campers who enroll in two weeks of camp, or two or more children from the same family qualify for a 10 percent discount on registration fees. Early registration is recommended. More information can be found at vchm.org under the Events & Programs tab.

 

Join the NYPD’s local Youth Coordination Officers for some fun on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Saint James Park for another Police Commissioner’s Day of Play from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Youth of all ages are welcome. #NYPD4thekids

 

The Fresh Air Fund has arranged for Fresh Air Summer Spaces for kids to play in at different locations throughout the Bronx this summer. See attached flyers for details.

The Van Cortlandt House Museum will have Story Hour with the Goats, every Thursday (weather permitting) at 2 p.m. starting on July 1. Attendees should meet under the Linden tree by the goat enclosure. Admission is free. There will be reading from a selection of goat-themed picture books each week. If the weather forecast calls for rain, organizers suggest calling on the morning of July 1 to confirm if it is still happening.

 

The Movies under the Stars series will continue in July. Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. These events are FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited.

The Croods: A New Age will be screened at Yolanda Garcia Melrose Commons Park on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. After surviving the end of the only world they knew, the Croods must find a new place to call home. They set off into uncharted waters, and soon enough, they come upon a haven that can provide for their needs. Unfortunately, there is a small problem: another family has already taken residence in the area. They are the Bettermans, and they have an intricately-made treehouse, effective farming, and many impressive inventions. It doesn’t take long for the prehistoric to clash with the modern. This event is free. 

 

Wonder Woman 1984 will be screened at Macombs Dam Park, Bronx () on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 8.15 p.m. to 11.15 p.m.  Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah. With director Patty Jenkins back at the helm and Gal Gadot returning in the title role, “Wonder Woman 1984” is Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the DC Super Hero’s first outing, 2017’s record-breaking “Wonder Woman,” which took in $822 million at the worldwide box office. The film also stars Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, Kristen Wiig as The Cheetah, Pedro Pascal as Max Lord, Robin Wright as Antiope, and Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta. This event is free. 

 

Jumanji: The Next Level will be screened at Pelham Bay Park on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 8.15 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The ragtag team of teens returns to the world of Jumanji only to discover that the rules of the game they thought they had defeated have changed. The group must enact a rescue mission when one of their ranks finds themselves in peril, negotiating the furthest reaches of the game universe in order to successfully beat this difficult and potentially life-threatening game. This event is free. 

 

Jurassic Park will be screened in Starlight Park on Friday, Aug. 13, from 8.15 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok on a remote island in this special-effects extravaganza. It’s up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts and find their way back to civilization. Based on Michael Crichton’s best seller. The film won three Oscars, including Best Visual Effects. This event is free.

 

Tom & Jerry will be screened on Friday, Aug. 13, from 8.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Joyce Kilmer Park, Bronx. A deep dive into the annals of history to explore the moment when Tom first crossed paths with his nemesis, Jerry. As the furry foes meet for the first time and butt heads, so begins a decades-long rivalry full of whimsical hijinks. Based on the original characters developed by William Hanna. This event is free.

 

Please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated or cannot maintain social distance. All individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming, regardless of vaccination status. Wash your hands before attending a program.
Stay home if you are sick. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.

Join the Poe Park Visitor Center, Literacy Inc. and New York Public Library for a reading & recreation event at Poe Park on Grand Concourse between E. 192nd Street and E. Kingsbridge Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. A series of outdoor readings will be held for parents and children. Reading, spelling, and writing activities will be offered, as well as bilingual “read aloud” sessions, reading suggestions for parents, and leisure activities. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org or call (718) 365-5545.

 

Join the Poe Park Visitor Center, Literacy Inc. and New York Public Library for a reading & recreation event at Poe Park on Grand Concourse between E. 192nd Street and E. Kingsbridge Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. A series of outdoor readings will be held for parents and children. Reading, spelling, and writing activities will be offered, as well as bilingual “read aloud” sessions, reading suggestions for parents, and leisure activities. For more information, visit nycgovparks.org or call (718) 365-5545.

 

A free Lake Ecology nature and kids event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to noon at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park). Curious to know what lives in your local lake? The Urban Park Rangers will take you around Van Cortlandt Lake while learning about local ecology. This will include collecting water samples and observing plants and animals that are found near the water.

 

 

Music

A Contemporary Music Series continues at the New York Botanical Garden on Thursdays, through August 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A series of spontaneous outdoor performances celebrate the infinite possibilities of our connection with the universe and each other.

 

Music Curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center During August, Jazz at Lincoln Center has curated a lineup featuring visionary jazz musicians on the scene today. Leadership support for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s outdoor concert series provided by Lisa K. Meulbroek and Brent R. Harris, with major support provided by Susan and J. Alan Kahn.

 

Mariel Bildsten

August 12

Mariel is a trombonist based in New York City who currently works as a bandleader and side-woman, playing in jazz big bands and small groups, as well as Afro-Latin music, rock, funk, and R&B bands. She is the lead trombonist in Arturo O’Farrill’s AfroLatin Jazz Orchestra and tours internationally with the rock band Brass Against. She has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, London’s O2 Arena, Birdland Jazz Club, the Apollo Theater, the Chicago Jazz Festival, 3 Perth International Arts Festival, Caramoor Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, and Smoke Jazz Club, among other venues.

 

Aayushi Karnik & Gabe Rupe

August 19

Aayushi and Gabe bring their individual artistry together in an inspiring duet. Aayushi studies Jazz guitar at the Juilliard School, and has an ambition to work not just as a jazz musician but as a blues guitar player and a singer songwriter. She recently released a four song EP called ‘The Summer Children’ with Gabe Rupe on Upright Bass, which comprises the songs she wrote during the quarantine period and her time in India before she moved to the United States to pursue her studies. The EP takes influences from Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues and songwriting traditions. Gabe currently attends the Juilliard School, where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies, with a concentration in Jazz Double-Bass.

 

Josh Evans

August 26

Josh has built up a reputation as one of the most important young composers on the scene and has recently performed a commissioned work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

 

On Friday, Aug. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., ID Studio Theater will continue to uphold its commitment to empowering communities and artists through the performing arts at Brook Park by hosting a live musical performance for the Bronx community that will celebrate its culture and roots. “Bronxway: En Comunidad” will be the second event in the Bronxway series, a program designed to honor Bronx culture, history, and the community. This event will feature Orquesta Broadway, the longest surviving charanga in New York! Founded in 1962 by Eddie Zervigon and Roberto Torres, Orquesta Broadway specializes in the music styles of charanga, cuban traditional, salsa, and tropical.

 

Join the Bronx Arts Ensemble string quartet for an afternoon of music. The quartet will perform both classical and contemporary favorites from Mozart’s masterful string quartet number 17, “The Hunt,” to William Grant Still’s “The Sentimental One”, along with a piece from Joe Hisaishi, the celebrated composer of Studio Ghibli. Join others at the Van Cortlandt House Museum for an afternoon concert in the park on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at  6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park Bronx, NY 10471. Admission is FREE. Seating is very limited. Be sure to bring a blanket/chair and a friend!

 

NY Pop-Up Performances: NY PopsUp is an unprecedented and expansive festival featuring hundreds of pop-up performances that will revitalize the spirits of New Yorkers with the energy of live performances and will jumpstart the state’s live entertainment industry. Tune in to the live streams here.

 

WHEDco and The Bronx Music Heritage Center are hosting a number of virtual events and programs, featuring outstanding Bronx musicians, dancers, poets, and other artists and give people a great opportunity to connect and celebrate. Learn more here

 

​​​​​​​Bronx Arts Ensemble’s Summer Arts program includes the following free online courses: General Music (Vocal), African Drumming & Dance, Yoga/ Meditation/ Community Dialogue, Hip Hop Dance, and Capoeira. Registration is free here.

 

As part of Homecoming Week, from Monday, Aug. 2, there will be plenty of Hip Hop taking place across the City. In the Bronx, a concert will be held at Orchard Beach on Monday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. See attached poster below for further information.

 

Art

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458, is hosting a Contemporary Dance Series
on Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through October 2021. A series of spontaneous outdoor performances celebrate the infinite possibilities of our connection with nature and each other. Go to https://www.nybg.org/event/ for more information on this and other events at NYBG.

 

Pilobolus
July 31 and August 1, 7, 8, and 14 at NYBG
Pilobolus is a rebellious dance company whose repertoire tests the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and power of connected bodies. Since 1971 they have appeared in more than 65 countries, and have collaborated with some of the greatest influencers, thinkers, and creators in the world. They will perform excerpts from Alraune and Pilobolus Is a Fungus.
Additional performances are scheduled for August, September, and October with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance, Trainor Dance, Ballet Hispánico, and Dance Theatre of Harlem.

 

Paul Taylor Dance Company

August 21 and 22, September 18, 19, 25, and 26 at NYBG

One of the most famous and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been innovating and transforming the art form of modern dance since 1954. Founded by cultural icon and legendary dancemaker Paul Taylor, the 16-member Company houses 64 years of Taylor’s unrivaled creativity and over a dozen contemporary commissions. Known for multi-disciplinary collaborations, passionate expression, and thrilling athleticism, the Company has performed in more than 500 cities in 64 countries, representing the United States at arts festivals in more than 40 countries and touring extensively under the aegis of the U.S. Department of State. The Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Novak, continues boldly into the future.

 

The Bronx River Arts Center is hosting Summer Art Classes for all ages starting July 6 through Aug. 9, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, and ceramics. Most of the classes are being offered in person, but some are taking place over Zoom or in a hybrid format. To register, visit www.bracbx.eventbrite.com.

 

The exhibit Born in Flames: Feminist Futures is on display at the Bronx Museum, now through September 12. The exhibit showcases the visions of contemporary artists. To learn more, visit bronxmuseum.org, select the exhibitions tab and scroll down to locate the event. Tickets to visit the museum can also be purchased at bronxmuseum.org/visit.

 

The exhibit, Wardell Milan: Amerika, God Bless You If It’s Good To You, opens on Wednesday, June 23, at the Bronx Museum and will remain open until October 24. The exhibit showcases 12 new drawings and mixed media created by the artist Wardell Milan. Milan and choreographer, Zachary Tye Richardson, will present new performance works as part of the exhibit. Visit bronxmuseum.org, select the exhibitions tab and scroll down to learn more about the exhibit. Tickets to visit the museum can also be purchased at bronxmuseum.org/visit.

 

Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to gather and preserve the stories of NYC neighborhoods. Learn more about the project, and how to share memories of your neighborhood and community here.

Movement

An Obstacle Course and Relay Races will be held at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval), Bronx on Monday,  Aug. 23, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compete in a variety of obstacles to beat your own time and that of a competitor. Families are welcome. This event is free.

An Outdoor Skills: Primitive Survival Skills event will be held at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx on Sunday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon on  If you were dropped into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on your back, could you make a fire, build a shelter, or gather clean drinking water? This event is free!

 

Come learn, play and compete in the 2021 Girls Flag Football Season. Three NYC Parks sites in the Bronx are hosting clinics, leagues, and tournaments for girls. The Weekly Instructional Series/Clinics includes instructional drills and strategies for girls ages 10-17. The Bronx instructional series of Girls Flag Football Clinics will be held July 12  to August 27, for girls ages 10-17. Citywide Flag Football League: September 4 – November 13, 2021, ages 9-17. Age Groups: 6U Coed Instructional Series Only, 8U Coed Instructional Series Only, 10U Coed, 12U Coed, 14U Boys, 14U Girls, 17U Boys, 17U Girls.

 

How to Join: Registration for the Bronx Instructional Series/Clinics is first-come, first-served, and on a rolling basis. Registration Dates: July 8, 2021 to August 27, 2021. Register at https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/flag-football.

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held in Williamsbridge Oval, The Bronx on Wednesday, Aug.11, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at St. Mary’s Park, (near the baseball field), The Bronx on Thursday, Aug.12, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Soccer Field in St. James Park, The Bronx on Friday, Aug.13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, the Bronx on Monday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Julio Carballo Field in Julio Carballo Fields, The Bronx on Monday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Soccer Field in St. James Park, The Bronx on Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Julio Carballo Field in Julio Carballo Fields, The Bronx on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Soccer Field in St. James Park, The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx on Monday, Aug. 23, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Soccer Field in St. James Park, The Bronx on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx on Monday, Aug. 25, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Julio Carballo Field in Julio Carballo Fields, The Bronx on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held near the baseball field in St. Mary’s Park, The Bronx on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

 

Girls Flag Football Drills and Skills will be held at Soccer Field in St. James Park, The Bronx on Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meet the coaches and build your skill in football drills that will get your ready for the fall season. This event is free!

A Kids Only Bike event will take place at Mullaly Bike Park/Skate Park (in Mullaly Park), Bronx on Aug. 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Activities will include an open course contest, games of footdown, skid contests, wheelie contests, high bunnyhop contests, art programming, and much more! This event is free!

 

Get your body moving this summer at HITT Cross Training Circuit now through Sept. 17 at St. James Place tennis courts. Hosted by the New York City Parks’ department, this free training program for adults combines a variety of exercises to reduce risk of injury and improve overall fitness. The classes are on Monday and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at St. James Recreation Center, located at 2550 Jerome Avenue. Social distancing will be encouraged, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required for people who are unvaccinated or who are not maintaining a social distance.

 

Dance in the Park is free, dance, outdoor fitness event for seniors on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park).

                

Outdoor Pool Season at New Van Cortlandt “Cool Pool”  

NYC Parks’ outdoor pools are open from June 26 through Sunday, Sept. 12. Daily hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Pool capacity is limited for the upcoming season. Social distancing is still recommended, and face coverings will be required to enter the facility.

 

Van Cortlandt Pool is one of this year’s three new Cool Pools, along with Howard and Bushwick pools in Brooklyn. These pools have been transformed with a bright new paint palette, polar-themed art, new umbrellas provided by Poggesi USA, and more! Since 2018, the Cool Pools NYC initiative has upgraded a total of 16 pools, giving New Yorkers the chance to see an old neighborhood amenity in a new way.

 

The NYPD, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the City’s five district attorneys’ offices and several City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations launched the “Saturday Night Lights” program on July 10 and it continues all year long. The groups have opened 100 gyms across the City for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms will be closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities.

 

Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children from 11 to 18 years-of-age will be able to enjoy an array of indoor sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, martial arts and more. According to the organizers, a key component of the program is bringing cops and kids together. Teams of Youth Coordination Officers from NYPD precincts will be at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach and participating with members of various Community Based Organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.

 

 

Know Before You Go:

For everyone’s safety, we are asking all participants to observe the following guidelines:

– Please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated, or if it makes you feel more comfortable
– All individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming, regardless of vaccination status
– Please wear a mask if social distancing cannot be maintained
– Wash your hands before attending a program
– Stay home if you are sick

 

See below other upcoming events in various Bronx Parks.

 

Monday, August 9, 2021

Adventures in Time Summer History Camp 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

It’s My Park at Virginia Park 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Join green group, Loving The Bronx, with their Monday morning clean up at Virginia Park, Virginia Playground and Hugh Grant Circle. Contact the group leader and let them know you’ll be volunteering with them. Contact nilkamartell@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Adventures in Time Summer History Camp 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Adventures in Time Summer History Camp 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor Painting Workshop 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor and Drawing Workshop 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Ben Abrams Playground, Bronx Park, Bronx

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Adventures in Time Summer History Camp 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Dance in the Park 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Playground, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Tidy Thursdays at Starlight Park 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Starlight Park, Bronx

Sunset Meditation 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Wave Hill, Bronx

Nature Nights: Bats of the Bronx 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx

Friday, August 13, 2021

Compost Collection and Awareness 8:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. at Starlight Park, Bronx

Adventures in Time Summer History Camp 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx