Join us for a series of fun, free events at Orchard Beach!

Beach Days | Riviera Nights is a series of events sponsored by the Friends of Pelham Bay Park, the Pelham Bay Park Administrator’s Office, Bronx Recreation, and Parking Solutions Inc.

  • children doing an art project

    Fun in the Sun

    August 2, 12 - 3 pm
    Flat area near section 4

    Join Bronx Recreation for a day of music and no-tech games at the Beach, just like you used to do when you were a kid!

    Enjoy face painting and arts and crafts!

  • children playing on an obstacle course

    Science by the Sea

    August 9, 12 - 3 pm
    Flat area near section 4

    Ever wanted to know more about the world around you? Join us at the beach for a fun afternoon with our educational friends:

    NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

    Friends of Pelham Bay Park

    Horseshoe Crab Project

    City Island Oyster Reef

    Wilde, Flowers & Books


    Enjoy face painting and arts and crafts! 

  • people with glowing headphones playing checkers

    Silent Disco

    August 16, 6 - 9 pm
    Flat area near section 4

    Are you looking for a sweet night out? Dance the evening away at Orchard Beach! Silent Disco comes to the rink area at Section 4: don headphones and pick the music. We'll have three channels, including a live DJ. Choose your favorite and dance the night away!

    Feel free to bring your own music and headphones, but only the headphones we have will be able to tune into our DJs.

    Headphones are first come, first serve.

    You will need a photo ID to leave as collateral for the free headphone rental.

    Free parking after 7 pm. Bus to the #6 train available after the disco.

  • the sky reflected in a puddle before a large movie screen

    Drive In Movie: Grease

    August 22, 7 pm
    Orchard Beach Parking Lot

    Miss the magic of the drive-in movie? Or maybe you were too young to experience it? Join us in the Orchard Beach Parking Lot for a free screening of Grease on a very big screen!

    Check out food trucks, games, and fun activities before the movie!

    This event starts at 7 pm, but be sure to arrive before 8:15 pm. There will be no entry after 8:15 pm. You don't want to miss the movie!

    Buses will run after the movie to take you to the 6 train (at the Pelham Bay Park Station). No car required!