The northeast Bronx around Baychester is all block associations — the 3200 Block Association names itself for the house numbers it covers — and a family day on Mickle Avenue is exactly what that organizing produces: a closed street, grills, games and every generation on the block outside at once. It is not a festival and does not pretend to be. If you want to see neighborhood infrastructure working, this is it.
What to expect
Expect a residential street closed to cars, with the block association running grills, tables and activities for kids down the middle of the roadway. Music comes from a portable rig, and neighbors bring their own chairs. The pace is unhurried and family-first, running through the afternoon and into the evening.
Good to know
- The block runs on Mickle Avenue near Givan Avenue in the northeast Bronx.
- The 5 at Gun Hill Road and Bx buses along Boston Road are the usual approaches; most attendees drive.
- The street closes under a street activity permit, so park off the block.
- Bring folding chairs and a cooler.
- It is a free event organized by the block association.
- Seton Falls Park and Pelham Parkway are nearby if you want green space.
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Common questions
Who organizes it?
The 3200 Block Association, the neighbors' organization covering that stretch of Mickle Avenue.
Where is it?
On Mickle Avenue near Givan Avenue in the northeast Bronx.
Is it free?
Yes — it is a neighborhood family day on a closed public street.
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