$5 Horse-Drawn Carraige Rides at the Bronx Zoo

Weekends, Nov 7–Dec 27
The Bronx Zoo’s beloved Clydesdale horses Ranger, Jesse, and Monty have once again trotted into the spotlight to take guests on festive wagon rides, Saturdays & Sundays beginning November 7. The Clydesdale—a high-stepping draft horse—is in its element when at work, whether in the field or at the head of a cart. [...]

Thanksgiving 2009

*10:00 am Sunday November 22nd: Turkey Count Hike
Pelham Bay Park at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road)
FREE (718) 885-3467
*11:00 am Saturday November 28th: Post Turkey Day Super Hike

A post-Thanksgiving tradition! Come with the Rangers on a long hike to work off those extra helpings of stuffing and potatoes.  Wear comfortable shoes and bring water [...]

Last Two Weeks to See Kiku at The NYBG!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden
October 17–November 15, 2009
This marks the third and final year of the Botanical Garden’s elaborate presentation of kiku (Japanese for chrysanthemum).
Hours and Prices
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Adults: $20
Seniors: $18
Students (with valid ID): $18
Children (2–12 years): $8
Children under 2: Free

http://nybg.org/kiku09/

The Point: Saturday Drum Circle

http://thepoint.org

South Bronx Halloween Parade

South Bronx Halloweeen Parade
When: 10-23-2009, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Phone: 7183289125
Address: 1029 East 163rd Street bronx NY 10459
Fee: free
The New South Bronx Halloween Parade and the Bronx Community Board #2, is very excited to announce the “24th Annual New South Bronx Halloween Parade”. The residents from the Hunts Point, Southern Blvd. and Longwood community have been celebrating [...]

Fidelis Care Halloween events

Meet Miss Bindergarten Series author Ashley Wolff

Moms – Dads -Grandparents -Godparents
Aunts – Uncles and Caregivers
Bring the Kids to Books in the Hood
(815 Westchester Ave)
on Tuesday, October 13th at 4PM
to meet
Ashley Wolff
Illustrator of the popular
Miss Bindergarten Series

Halloween 2009

Fall is here and its your last chance to enjoy spending time outdoors before winter hits and its time to find activities indoors. Kids love being outside and enjoying all of the amazing colors of autumn so you don’t have to spend much money to make a day enjoyable. Here are some ideas and events [...]

Mosaic Literary Conference

The Mosaic Literary Conference presents creative ways for keeping books and reading valuable sources of knowledge and creativity. This day of professional-development workshops will help educators incorporate literature into existing curricula to further explore course work that focuses on cultures, history, and social studies.
Registration: $50
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Some September Events!

NY Botanical Gardens
(718-817-8700)
Directions to the Garden
http://www.nybg.org/visit_the_garden/directions.php
Featured: The Edible Garden: Flower Power
6/27/2009 – 9/13/2009: 1:30–5:30 p.m. Tues–Fri; 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat & Sun
Location: Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Explore how flowers become fruits at this fun, hands-on program. Plant beans to take home, make pollinator puppets, and participate in a plant-part scavenger hunt, all demonstrating [...]