The holidays may be over but winter is here and it will be with us until the end of March. So what is there to do in The Bronx to beat the winter blues and turn them into a wonderland? From visiting cultural institutions that offer programs all year round to outdoor events in NYC Parks, The Bronx has something for everyone.
Ice Skating
Community Skating at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
1930 Randall Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 893-8254 ext. 11225
Nature Adventures with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Winter Animal Tracking in Van Cortlandt Park
February 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Join VCPA Natural Areas Stewardship staff for an introductory training on animal tracks found in the winter months.
Make sure to RSVP
Winter visits to The Bronx Zoo include a host of outdoor as well as indoor activities.
Enjoy a winter visit at the Bronx Zoo. Whether you want to see the snow leopards in their glory or catch a penguin feeding in the many outdoor exhibits the Bronx Zoo sets you up to a winter adventure. If you find yourself in the need to warm up, and a visit to the café for some hot chocolate is not enough, enter the indoor Jungle World for some rainforest warmth.
To plan your trip click on the Bronx Zoo Winter Guide
The New York Botanical Garden in the Winter
The New York Botanical Garden is a true winter wonderland. What better wait to beat the winter blues than to get out into nature. While it may be difficult to motivate, in a winter landscape you can appreciate the different hues of nature, especially against a white snowy canvas. But don’t worry, you can always find a place to warm up, whether in the tropical feel of the conservatory or enjoying a bite in the café. If you don’t want to venture on your own you can join one of garden’s guided activities.
WINTERTIME WONDERS
January 23, 2019–March 18, 2019
Guided Activities:
Weekdays; 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays; 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
WINTER WONDERLAND TREE TOUR
Saturday, February 5; Saturday, February 12; Saturday, February 19
Various Times | At the Garden
For more information visit NYBG.org
The Bronx Museum
If you’re not looking to spend time out in the cold you can always get inspired by the arts by taking in the current exhibition. Remember to reserve your free ticket by visiting the Bronx Museum website.
BRONX CALLING: THE FIFTH AIM BIENNIAL
From November 10, 2021, to March 20, 2022, the Bronx Museum will present Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial showcasing the work of 68 early career artists from the 2018 and 2019 cycles of the Bronx Museum’s AIM Fellowship program.
Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education
Located in the South Bronx, Casita Maria is a six-story educational and cultural facility encompassing performance spaces, exhibition gallery, dance and music studios. This winter you can experience their current gallery exhibit, BronX BandA: Love and Resilience / Amor y Resiliencia
BronX BandA: Love and Resilience / Amor y Resiliencia
As part of our ongoing ¡CelebrARTE! Celebrate Yourself series
Exhibition Dates: January 31- May 13, 2022
Closing Reception: May 12, 2022, 5:30-8pm
For visiting hours and reservations contact visit their website casitamaria.org or call, (718) 589-2230
BronX BandA releases new album: Love & Resilience, to listen and learn more click here.
New York City Parks
The NYC Parks Events Calendar is a great resource for free fun outdoor activities. From park clean ups to birding, scavenger hunts and seal observations, there are many things you can do this winter to enjoy the season.
NYC Parks Calendar Free Events