This weekend's Bronx picks from the Stumblday board — festivals, parks, music, and neighborhood events, refreshed weekly.
61 picks · checked Aug 12
LONGFELLOW AVENUE between EAST 173 STREET and EAST 174 STREET, BronxInternet Archive identifier : dialjournallitcrit19chicrich · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA summer-ending block party closes Longfellow Avenue at East 173rd, near the Bronx River's green corridor.
LONGFELLOW AVENUE between EAST 173 STREET and EAST 174 STREET, BronxInternet Archive identifier : dialjournallitcrit19chicrich · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA summer-ending block party closes Longfellow Avenue at East 173rd, near the Bronx River's green corridor.
FOREST AVENUE between HOME STREET and EAST 166 STREET, BronxForest Avenue closes by Home Street in Morrisania for a South Bronx block party, with the street handed back to the people who live on it.
FOREST AVENUE between HOME STREET and EAST 166 STREET, BronxForest Avenue closes by Home Street in Morrisania for a South Bronx block party, with the street handed back to the people who live on it.
RADCLIFF AVENUE between MAGENTA STREET and DUNCAN STREET, BronxAn annual block party at Radcliff Avenue and Magenta Street, in the Allerton corner of the northeast Bronx.
RADCLIFF AVENUE between MAGENTA STREET and DUNCAN STREET, BronxAn annual block party at Radcliff Avenue and Magenta Street, in the Allerton corner of the northeast Bronx.
EAST 172 STREET between THIRD AVENUE and BATHGATE AVENUE, BronxAn annual back-to-school celebration closes East 172nd Street in the Bronx for a street-long afternoon of giveaways.
EAST 172 STREET between THIRD AVENUE and BATHGATE AVENUE, BronxAn annual back-to-school celebration closes East 172nd Street in the Bronx for a street-long afternoon of giveaways.
MICKLE AVENUE between GIVAN AVENUE and BURKE AVENUE, BronxThe 3200 Block Association takes Mickle Avenue off Givan for a family day in the northeast Bronx.
MICKLE AVENUE between GIVAN AVENUE and BURKE AVENUE, BronxThe 3200 Block Association takes Mickle Avenue off Givan for a family day in the northeast Bronx.
HOLLAND AVENUE between EAST GUN HILL ROAD and MAGENTA STREET, BronxThe London Gazette · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGun Hill Residents Day closes Holland Avenue by East Gun Hill Road for a long Bronx afternoon on the street.
HOLLAND AVENUE between EAST GUN HILL ROAD and MAGENTA STREET, BronxThe London Gazette · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGun Hill Residents Day closes Holland Avenue by East Gun Hill Road for a long Bronx afternoon on the street.
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UNIVERSITY AVENUE between WEST 165 ST and WEST 166 ST, BronxHighbridge Family Day closes University Avenue at 165th Street, a South Bronx street day on the ridge above the river.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE between WEST 165 ST and WEST 166 ST, BronxHighbridge Family Day closes University Avenue at 165th Street, a South Bronx street day on the ridge above the river.
BRUCKNER BOULEVARD between LINCOLN AVENUE and ALEXANDER AVENUE, BronxA back-to-school block bash closes Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven, turning the roadway into a South Bronx street party.
BRUCKNER BOULEVARD between LINCOLN AVENUE and ALEXANDER AVENUE, BronxA back-to-school block bash closes Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven, turning the roadway into a South Bronx street party.
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, Riverdale, BronxInvent the creature that watches over a garden and build it in sculpture at Wave Hill, with a Gund Theater storytime folded into the morning.
Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, Riverdale, BronxInvent the creature that watches over a garden and build it in sculpture at Wave Hill, with a Gund Theater storytime folded into the morning.
Yankee Stadium, Concourse, BronxCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNYCFC host their fiercest Atlantic Cup rival at Yankee Stadium for a Black Excellence Night matchup.
Yankee Stadium, Concourse, BronxCarol M. Highsmith · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsNYCFC host their fiercest Atlantic Cup rival at Yankee Stadium for a Black Excellence Night matchup.
GRENADA PLACE Open Street 2026: GRENADA PLACE Open Street 2026, BronxWikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGrenada Place goes car-free in the Bronx for a Grenadian community open street of music, food and neighborhood programming.
GRENADA PLACE Open Street 2026: GRENADA PLACE Open Street 2026, BronxWikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsGrenada Place goes car-free in the Bronx for a Grenadian community open street of music, food and neighborhood programming.
KATONAH AVENUE between EAST 240 STREET and EAST 239 STREET, BronxA community recycling drop-off on Katonah Avenue in Woodlawn, the Bronx's Irish main street, clearing out what curbside pickup won't take.
KATONAH AVENUE between EAST 240 STREET and EAST 239 STREET, BronxA community recycling drop-off on Katonah Avenue in Woodlawn, the Bronx's Irish main street, clearing out what curbside pickup won't take.
Roberto Clemente Plaza: Roberto Clemente Plaza 3 AVENUE between EAST 148 STREET and WILLIS AVENUE, BronxThe Bronx Spelling Bee takes over Roberto Clemente Plaza at the Hub, turning the borough's busiest crossroads into an academic arena.
Roberto Clemente Plaza: Roberto Clemente Plaza 3 AVENUE between EAST 148 STREET and WILLIS AVENUE, BronxThe Bronx Spelling Bee takes over Roberto Clemente Plaza at the Hub, turning the borough's busiest crossroads into an academic arena.
ROCKWOOD STREET Open Street 2026: ROCKWOOD STREET Open Street 2026, BronxBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRockwood Street closes to cars for a New Settlement Open Street in the Bronx, turning a Mount Eden block into free public space for the day.
ROCKWOOD STREET Open Street 2026: ROCKWOOD STREET Open Street 2026, BronxBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRockwood Street closes to cars for a New Settlement Open Street in the Bronx, turning a Mount Eden block into free public space for the day.
Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach: Orchard Beach South Picnic Area A, BronxA summer edition community build morning in Pelham Bay Park, the city's largest park, with Orchard Beach's crescent just past the tree line.
Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach: Orchard Beach South Picnic Area A, BronxA summer edition community build morning in Pelham Bay Park, the city's largest park, with Orchard Beach's crescent just past the tree line.
Van Cortlandt Park: Broadway BBQ Area 2- 50 ppl max, BronxChunthedancer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYear Up United's New York-New Jersey alumni take a Van Cortlandt Park barbecue grove for a field day in the Bronx's 1,100-acre north end.
Van Cortlandt Park: Broadway BBQ Area 2- 50 ppl max, BronxChunthedancer · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsYear Up United's New York-New Jersey alumni take a Van Cortlandt Park barbecue grove for a field day in the Bronx's 1,100-acre north end.
Van Cortlandt Park: Memorial Grove Lawn, BronxA morning movement reset on Van Cortlandt Park's Memorial Grove lawn, run by Sole Movement in the Bronx.
Van Cortlandt Park: Memorial Grove Lawn, BronxA morning movement reset on Van Cortlandt Park's Memorial Grove lawn, run by Sole Movement in the Bronx.
Soundview Park: Soundview Park, BronxRoySmith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free family field day and resource fair at Soundview Park, the Bronx green where the Bronx River finally meets the East River.
Soundview Park: Soundview Park, BronxRoySmith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free family field day and resource fair at Soundview Park, the Bronx green where the Bronx River finally meets the East River.
Crotona Park: Barbecue / Picnic Area 2, BronxA free outdoor Pinocchio staged at Crotona Park, performed on the picnic lawns for whoever wanders over.
Crotona Park: Barbecue / Picnic Area 2, BronxA free outdoor Pinocchio staged at Crotona Park, performed on the picnic lawns for whoever wanders over.
Barretto Point Park: Amphitheater , BronxDeansfa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPraise in the Park fills the Barretto Point amphitheatre, gospel on the Bronx waterfront looking out at the East River.
Barretto Point Park: Amphitheater , BronxDeansfa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPraise in the Park fills the Barretto Point amphitheatre, gospel on the Bronx waterfront looking out at the East River.
Barretto Point Park: Picnic/BBQ Area 3, BronxA memorial gathering at Barretto Point Park in Hunts Point, the East River waterfront where the city's floating pool docks each summer.
Barretto Point Park: Picnic/BBQ Area 3, BronxA memorial gathering at Barretto Point Park in Hunts Point, the East River waterfront where the city's floating pool docks each summer.
Pelham Bay Park: Basketball-03 , BronxThe Bronx's storied summer streetball league brings fast, free outdoor hoops and big crowds to Pelham Bay Park.
Pelham Bay Park: Basketball-03 , BronxThe Bronx's storied summer streetball league brings fast, free outdoor hoops and big crowds to Pelham Bay Park.
St. Mary's Park: St Mary's Playground West, BronxJim.henderson · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoin the Urban Park Rangers counting and measuring trees in St. Mary's Park, the South Bronx's biggest green.
St. Mary's Park: St Mary's Playground West, BronxJim.henderson · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsJoin the Urban Park Rangers counting and measuring trees in St. Mary's Park, the South Bronx's biggest green.
Van Cortlandt Park: House Museum Lawn, BronxCaribbean Connections plays the lawn beside the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the oldest building in the Bronx.
Van Cortlandt Park: House Museum Lawn, BronxCaribbean Connections plays the lawn beside the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the oldest building in the Bronx.
This list covers the weekend of Aug 15–16, 2026, and it refreshes automatically every week.
Stumblday curates and re-ranks NYC events each week from official venue and city sources — so you get a short, vetted shortlist instead of an endless calendar.
