Things to do with kids in Bronx

Things to do with kids in Bronx

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Wednesday Dec. 17, 2025

4pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

5pm

Eastchester Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop

Ages: All
Community
Free

Memorial Park EastchesterEastchester

Thursday Dec. 18

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

10am–6pm

Holiday Train Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

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4–6:30pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

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4–6:30pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions

Wave Hill HouseThe Bronx

4pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4:30–5:30pm

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Bronx Borough HallBronx

5:30–7:30pm

Folk Culture Collage Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Free

Mind-Builders Creative Arts CenterBronx

Friday Dec. 19

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

10am–6pm

Holiday Train Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

3pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

5–8pm

White Plains Road Festival

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

White Plains Road FestivalBronx

Saturday Dec. 20

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

10am–6pm

Holiday Train Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Winter Silhouettes

Ages: All
Art

11am–noon

Hibernation Hike

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx

2pm

Kid's Movie Saturday

Ages: 3 – 12
Film

Baychester LibraryBaychester

2pm

Play & Watch – Dogfight

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Parkchester LibraryBronx

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

6:30pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

Sunday Dec. 21

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

10am–6pm

Holiday Train Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10am–1pm

Family Art Project: Winter Silhouettes

Ages: All
Art

10:30–11:45am

Welcoming Winter: A Family Nature Walk

Ages: 3 and up
Free
Holiday

Van Cortlandt Golf HouseBronx

11am–6pm

Bronx Winter Market Finale

Ages: All
Holiday
Markets

Sankofa HausBronx

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