# Bronx family events

> Family-friendly events across the Bronx: zoo days, garden programs, museum workshops, concerts, paddles and festivals. Sep 25 - Oct 9, 2026.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/8e6trh.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/8e6trh/bronx-family-events. Updated 2026-10-12T17:19:55.785Z.

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### [Super Seedlings: Family Gardening Fun](https://wknd.app/r/bezrgn/super-seedlings-family-gardening-fun)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: VCPA Learning Garden, Van Cortlandt Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and W 246th St, Bronx, NY 10471 (40.89232, -73.91137)
- Ages: 2 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: gardening, nature, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: A free drop in gardening morning for kids ages 2 to 7 and their caregivers, with seasonal crafts, plants to water, vegetables to harvest and soil to dig into.
- Source: https://vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-events/category/community/list/

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/42xzux/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 (40.84944, -73.8788)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.95
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, animals, outdoor
- About: The zoo's daytime Halloween celebration returns on fall weekends with a hay maze, costume parades, pumpkin displays, a candy trail and magic shows, all included with admission.
- Source: https://bronxzoo.com/boo-at-the-zoo

### [Pumpkin Decorating Festival](https://wknd.app/r/3avs73/pumpkin-decorating-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden, 360 E 151st St, Bronx, NY 10455 (40.81761, -73.91845)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, outdoor
- About: Kids 11 and younger can decorate pumpkins in this South Bronx community garden, with simple games, prizes and refreshments. The event runs rain or shine.
- Source: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/halloween

### [Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta](https://wknd.app/r/6p7fkj/williamsbridge-fall-fiesta)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467 (40.87661, -73.87861)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, outdoor
- About: NYC Parks hosts a fall fiesta with pumpkin decorating, autumn crafts, carnival games, face painting, a science show, a pumpkin patch and a dog costume parade.
- Source: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/10/17/williamsbridge-fall-fiesta

### [Hands-on Traditions: Papel Picado and Silk Flowers at NYBG](https://wknd.app/r/hnbgab/hands-on-traditions-papel-picado-and-silk-flowers-at-nybg)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 (40.86179, -73.88069)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, cultural-heritage, workshop
- About: Families make silk flowers and miniature papel picado banners with a Bronx teaching artist while learning the botanical traditions behind Dia de los Muertos decorations.
- Source: https://www.nybg.org/event/hispanic-latinx-heritage-month/

### [The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular](https://wknd.app/r/6h8pkp/the-great-pumpkin-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Soundview Park, Lafayette Ave and Morrison Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 (40.82056, -73.86903)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall, pumpkin-patch, outdoor
- About: A free fall afternoon at Soundview Park with festive games, pumpkin picking and decorating and other seasonal activities for the whole family.
- Source: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/10/17/the-great-pumpkin-spooktacular

### [Spooktacular Fiesta at Loreto Playground](https://wknd.app/r/9987e2/spooktacular-fiesta-at-loreto-playground)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Loreto Playground, Morris Park Ave and Van Nest Ave, Bronx, NY 10462 (40.84905, -73.85213)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: A Halloween fiesta for Bronx families at Loreto Playground with games, seasonal crafts and other activities. No registration is needed for this free NYC Parks event.
- Source: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/fall-festivals

### [41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade](https://wknd.app/r/pxnxbf/41st-annual-bronx-halloween-parade)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Southern Boulevard and Westchester Avenue, Southern Blvd and Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10459 (40.82466, -73.89193)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, parade, outdoor
- About: The borough's long running Halloween parade steps off at noon with marching bands, stilt walkers and costumed performers, then ends with a post parade festival at Bill Rainey Park.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/41st-annual-bronx-halloween-parade-tickets-1999266578154

### [Halloween: Wags to Witches](https://wknd.app/r/46yjba/halloween-wags-to-witches)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6035 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 (40.89208, -73.89734)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, animals
- About: A free Halloween afternoon for families and their dogs on the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn, with crafts, face painting, stories and a costume parade for pups and people.
- Source: https://vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-events/category/community/list/

### [Wave Hill-O-Ween](https://wknd.app/r/3urrhm/wave-hill-o-ween)

- When: 2026-10-29 15:30-18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 (40.89787, -73.91116)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: Wave Hill hosts a family Halloween celebration on its garden grounds in Riverdale, with trick or treating and pumpkin decorating. Costumes are encouraged, and admission is free.
- Source: https://176.blackbaudhosting.com/176/Wave-Hill-O-Ween-Rain-or-Shine

### [Trick-or-Streets Signature Event at James Baldwin Plaza](https://wknd.app/r/kdhknc/trick-or-streets-signature-event-at-james-baldwin-plaza)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: James Baldwin Plaza, Goulden Ave and Mosholu Pkwy, Bronx, NY 10468 (40.88248, -73.88709)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: The Bronx's featured Trick-or-Streets event closes Goulden Avenue to cars for live music, interactive performances and Halloween activities for families.
- Source: https://www.bronxmama.com/2026/10/01/trick-or-streets-is-coming-to-the-bronx-halloween-events-happening-across-the-borough/

### [Trick-or-Streets at Roberto Clemente Plaza](https://wknd.app/r/p7s3pb/trick-or-streets-at-roberto-clemente-plaza)

- When: 2026-10-31 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Roberto Clemente Plaza, 2810 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455 (40.81537, -73.91864)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor
- About: The Third Avenue BID hosts an open streets Halloween afternoon at Roberto Clemente Plaza in Mott Haven, part of the citywide Trick-or-Streets program.
- Source: https://www.bronxmama.com/2026/10/01/trick-or-streets-is-coming-to-the-bronx-halloween-events-happening-across-the-borough/

### [Autumn Animal Crafts and Exploration](https://wknd.app/r/f2fxrc/autumn-animal-crafts-and-exploration)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Crotona Park East and Charlotte St, Bronx, NY 10460 (40.83654, -73.89338)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: nature, crafts, animals, outdoor
- About: Urban Park Rangers lead a hands on mask making session inspired by Crotona Park wildlife, a good no costume needed stop for Halloween afternoon.
- Source: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/halloween

### [Pumpkin Palooza at St. Mary's Park](https://wknd.app/r/hr2d6r/pumpkin-palooza-at-st-marys-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Mary's Park, 450 St Ann's Ave, Bronx, NY 10455 (40.81373, -73.91342)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall, outdoor
- About: Spend Halloween afternoon at St. Mary's Park for a fall celebration with games and pumpkin themed activities for families, hosted by NYC Parks.
- Source: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/fall-festivals

### [Dia de los Muertos Parade at NYBG](https://wknd.app/r/hvs2ck/dia-de-los-muertos-parade-at-nybg)

- When: 2026-11-01 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 (40.86179, -73.88069)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, parade, outdoor
- About: NYBG closes its first Dia de los Muertos celebration with an afternoon parade of musicians, dancers and oversized puppets, plus crafts, dance lessons and traditional music.
- Source: https://www.nybg.org/event/hispanic-latinx-heritage-month/

### [Holiday Train Show at NYBG](https://wknd.app/r/7zme82/holiday-train-show-at-nybg)

- When: 2026-11-14 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 31 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 (40.86179, -73.88069)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, indoor
- About: Model trains wind through nearly 200 miniature New York landmarks built from bark, seeds and other plant parts inside the Haupt Conservatory, a Bronx holiday tradition now in its 35th year.
- Source: https://www.nybg.org/event/upcoming-exhibitions/holiday-train-show/

### [Sensory Friendly Holiday Train Show Morning](https://wknd.app/r/mf2hae/sensory-friendly-holiday-train-show-morning)

- When: 2026-11-21 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 (40.86179, -73.88069)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, indoor
- About: A calmer morning viewing of the Holiday Train Show with videos and music off, staff support on hand, a quiet space available and time for photos with a train conductor.
- Source: https://www.nybg.org/event/upcoming-exhibitions/holiday-train-show/

### [A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage](https://wknd.app/r/tcywmy/a-charlie-brown-christmas-live-on-stage)

- When: 2026-11-29 16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468 (40.87489, -73.89318)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $33.35
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, indoor
- About: The Peanuts gang stages its own Christmas play in this touring stage version of the TV classic, set to Vince Guaraldi's music. Tickets for kids under 10 are $10 by phone.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/A-CHARLIE-BROWN-CHRISTMAS-LIVE-ON-STAGE-to-Play-Lehman-Center-20261005

### [The Magic School Bus at Lehman Center](https://wknd.app/r/x228ub/the-magic-school-bus-at-lehman-center)

- When: 2026-12-13 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10468 (40.87489, -73.89318)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: science, indoor
- About: Ms. Frizzle leads her class on an interplanetary field trip across the solar system in this stage show for families, based on the books and TV series.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Lehman-Center-for-the-Performing-Arts-Reveals-2026-27-Season-20260827