Parades, Street Fairs, Expos, and More Fun Stuff
Don't miss them, don't forget them, make a note…
Monday September 20 - Thursday September 23
Monday September 27 - Thursday September 30
Queens Restaurant Week
Discover the diverse culinary offerings in Queens. Enjoy Greek in Astoria, French in LIC, Italian in Bayside and Asian in Flushing with restaurants participating from all over the borough.
Participating restaurants offer lunch, dinner, or both at their discretion. Special 3 course menus for only $25!
NEW - Greenmarkets (Farmer's Markets)
★ Grow NYC Markets
Click above for a list of established Farmer's Markets in all 5 Boroughs.
Each Market has its own web page with a list of farmers, special events, etc.
Parks, Big Parks and Very Big Parks
And so many events, you won't get to all of them, so pick your favorites here
Bronx Zoo - ブロンクス動物園
Fordham Rd. and Bronx River Pkwy, Bronx, NY – Directions, car and mass transit
It’s difficult to see the entire zoo in one day. Don't try it; instead plan for at least 2-3 visits. We've been there 4 times and we haven't seen it all yet. It is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, comprising 265 acres (107 ha) of park lands and naturalistic habitats, through which the Bronx River flows. Bronx Zoo History…
Exhibit Highlights:
African Plains - Trek past lions, storks, and zebras on a typical African savanna.
Congo Gorilla Forest - Go nose-to-nose with gorillas in a 6.5-acre swath of the rainforest that will transport you to the heart of Africa.
Wild Asia Monorail - Take a load off! Sit back and relax as you travel above mud wallows and pastures, forests and riverbanks to the heart of Wild Asia.
Click here for More Attractions…
This Month
News • Fall in the Air
October 2–3, 9–11, 16–17, 23–24, 30–31 • Boo at the Zoo
Bronx Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY – See Directions for Car and Mass Transit
The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States.
The Garden’s living collections contain more than 1 million plants; its Continuing Education program is the largest and most diverse of any botanical garden in the world; its Children’s Education program has been a pioneer in innovative, informal science discovery activities; and its scientific research is unmatched in scope, depth, and authority.
Special Exhibit Highlights:
Saturdays-Sundays, September 11-12, 18-19
• History Tours at The New York Botanical Garden
Now through October 17 • The Edible Garden: Growing and Preparing Good Food
This summer and fall, The Edible Garden brings you locally grown, seasonal food with cooking demonstrations every day.
Wave Hill 日本格
Riverdale, the Bronx, NY
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. We haven't Made it there yet, but hope to make it this season. We've heard that its beauty is truly spectacular. If you've been there, why not leave us your impressions in a comment?
Wave Hill House has an interesting history. It has been the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain and other well-known public figures.
Events: Wave Hill has so much to offer; there are things to do every day. Here's a partial list:
- Beekeeping
- Concerts
- Nature Walks
- Literary Programs
- Yoga
- Art Exhibits
日本語/明 English: Liz
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