Upcoming events.
Check out our events!
For other events in Pelham Bay Park, please visit our partners for more event information.
NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum: https://www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org/events-2/
Urban Park Rangers: Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a guided hike focused on beginner wildlife tracking and species identification. Discover how to spot and interpret the subtle clues animals leave behind — from tracks and trails to feeding signs and habitat patterns. Learn which curious creatures call Pelham Bay Park home and how to read the landscape to find them. Costumes are welcome, but participants should be prepared for an outdoor walk and wear comfortable footwear.
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/31/outdoor-skills-animal-tracking
Urban Park Rangers: Hiking Club Series: Hidden Hunter Island
Take your first steps into the world of hiking with the Urban Park Rangers. This beginner-friendly adventure explores the beautiful trails of Hunter Island, where forests, wetlands, and shoreline habitats come together. Enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and a chance to discover a hidden gem within New York City's largest park.
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/11/15/hiking-club-series-hidden-hunter-island
Urban Park Rangers: Birding: Owls
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best bird viewing spots in New York City. Learn more about the various species of owls found in our parks and hopefully be lucky enough to spot them. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Join the Urban Park Rangers and learn about the behavior and diet of New York City’s most mysterious raptors: owls!
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/11/21/birding-owls
Urban Park Rangers: Pelham Bay Park by Bike Tour
Have you ever wanted to go on a long bike ride in the Bronx but were worried about sharing the road with cars? Fret not! Join the Urban Park Rangers on a 9-mile bike ride through Pelham Bay Park that is almost entirely on dedicated bike trails. Bring water and a snack!
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/18/pelham-bay-park-by-bike-tour
Battle of Pell's Point
Join us for an incredible reenactment of the Battle of Pell’s Point!
Urban Park Rangers: Historic New York: Orchard Beach
Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a journey through time and learn the history of Pelham Bay Park’s Orchard Beach!
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/17/historic-new-york-orchard-beach
Urban Park Rangers: Indigenous People Day: The Siwanoy
Pelham Bay Park was once inhabited by small camps of coastal native people loosely referred to as the “Siwanoy” or “Southern People”. The Siwanoy traded along a route similar to the path of the Siwanoy trail. Hike with the Urban Park Rangers along this historic route and learn about the Siwanoy’s history and way of life.
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/12/indigenous-people-day-the-siwanoy
Urban Park Rangers: The Myth of Joe Two Trees
Join the Urban Park Rangers in a discussion about the Bronx classic The Last Algonquin while hiking through where the book is set, Pelham Bay Park! Participants will explore the facts and fiction surrounding the story of Joe Two Trees, purportedly the last Lenape person who lived in New York City. All participants welcome, even those who haven’t read the book!
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/11/the-myth-of-joe-two-trees
Volunteer: Vine Cutting
Join the Friends of Pelham Bay Park for some Vine Cutting!
Meet at the Pelham Bay Park Nature Center (Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CVUMKjcDRiWmxum87)
Wear long pants, long sleeves, and appropriate footwear. Bring water and a snack!
Children 12 or older welcome with an adult/guardian.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/saxGWg1xu6fg1eWx5
(rescheduled from October 3rd)
Urban Park Rangers: Prehistoric New York
Take a trip back in time with the Urban Park Rangers as we hike through Pelham Bay Park discussing the lay of the land in prehistoric times. Learn more about fossils and some geological highlights of New York City.
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/10/prehistoric-new-york
The Bronx and the American Revolution, with the Bronx Historical Society
Celebrate the Revolutionary History of the Bronx with our friends at the Bronx Historical Society!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nOssdsaJSEOxaXQFLjqs6A#/registration
Urban Park Rangers: Birding: Fall Migration
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Pelham Bay Park to look for fall migrants that include warblers, raptors and more!
Learn more: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park/events/2026/10/04/birding-fall-migration
NYC DOT Helmet Giveaway
Join NYC DOT for a free bike helmet giveaway!
While supplies last
Friends of Pelham Bay Park x Save the Sound: Shoreline Cleanup at Orchard Beach
Join the Friends of Pelham Bay Park and Save the Sound for a clean up at Orchard Beach!
Meet at the northwest corner of the Orchard Beach Parking Lot, by the Kayak Launch
(Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T9fr9rfJAPqMHSpT7)
Wear long pants, long sleeves, and appropriate footwear. Bring water and a snack!
Children 12 or older welcome with an adult/guardian.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/YC1EeSRDtGQ4BrFe6
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents Global Grooves with Jenn Jade & Friends
Bring a blanket or a chair for a free concert! All dogs must be on leash at all times.
Get ready to groove with us on a whirlwind tour of world beats and tunes. Round up your friends and family, lace up those dancing shoes, and dive headfirst into a musical escapade that hops across continents, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of global cultures!
JENNIFER JADE LEDESNA is a Grammy-nominated artist from the Bronx, an alumna of New School Jazz and LaGuardia Arts. She is a Montreux Jazz Voice Competition finalist and a composer with “Betty Carter Jazz Ahead.” Jennifer performs at venues like “Aux Trois Mailletz” in Paris and “Minton’s Playhouse” in Harlem.
She has sung at Carnegie Hall and participated in the World Premiere Tour of “CHAPEL/CHAPTER” with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. Her international performances include Switzerland’s CHORUS Jazz Club, Norway’s “Silda Jazz Fest,” and Austria’s PORGY & BESS.
Jennifer has collaborated with renowned artists such as David Amram and Wynton Marsalis. Recently, she starred as Tempest in the film “SINCE I LEFT YOU” and “Tinima” in the opera-musical “HATUEY: MEMORY OF FIRE!” After touring France, Brazil, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic, she released “VOX HUMANA” with Bobby Sanabria’s Multiverse Big Band.
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Kids Shows: African Drumming and Dance, by Yahya Kamate & the Kamate Traders
Join us for an interactive performance of African percussion and storytelling under the gazebo.
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Zootopia 2
Join NYC for Movies under the Stars! Bring a blanket or a chair. All dogs must be on leash at all times.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
One week after Judy and Nick become official partners in the Zootopia Police Department, their clashing personalities threaten to end their partnership when Chief Bogo warns they must resolve their differences.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Kids Shows: CityParks Foundation PuppetMobile
Join us Wednesday for our first entry of 2026 in our free Kids Shows series!
Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple Adventure
During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed by Bruce Cannon, with set design by Zlata Godunova and costume design by Charlie DelRisco.
In this new telling, Geppetto is a New York City kid with a talent for invention, going as far as creating a robot friend in the form of Pinocchio. The story follows the pair as they tour around classic locales, from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park to the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, and the hijinks they get into along the way.
The production features hand-made marionettes crafted by Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puppet builder Kevin White. In addition to the artistry of the production, viewers will be treated to original songs written and orchestrated by Daryl Kojak performed by the marionettes.
Family Fun Day
Join us and our partners NYC Parks and the Westchester Square - Zerega Improvement Organization for an afternoon of family-friendly fun!
July 11, 2026
12 pm - 3 pm
Playground for All Children
Simply Magic (12 pm)
WonderSpark Puppets (2pm)
Face Painting
Arts & Crafts
Fun!
Stories in the Shade
Join the City Island branch of the New York Public Library for stories under the gazebo.
Every Thursday at 11 am
Volunteer: Orchard Beach Mile-a-Minute Pull
Help us remove invasive vines from the Orchard Beach Meadow.
Meet at the southeast corner of the parking lot (by the NYPD trailers).
Wear long sleeves, long pants, and appropriate footwear. Bring water & snacks.
RSVP: https://forms.gle/85UTAXe2sKUBdPzY7
Coming by bus? Take the BX12 to Orchard Beach.
Coming by car? Parking on the weekend is $12 per car.
RESCHEDULED: Friends x Urban Park Rangers: Seal Exploration
This event has been rescheduled to March 28!
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. The Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. The Long Island Sound is home to a vibrant harbor seal community that overwinters in the warmer waters. Join the Urban Park Rangers to witness the harbor seals in their natural habitat off the shore of Orchard Beach and learn about these incredible marine mammals and their fascinating behaviors.
Come a little early for hot chocolate to keep your hands warm!
Friends x Urban Park Rangers: Birding: American Woodcocks
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening nature walk at Pelham Bay Park to learn all about the wacky world of woodcocks Also known as the Timberdoodle; Woodcocks take the skies at night with dazzling corkscrew flight patterns and charming vocalizations.
Come early for lemonade & snickerdoodles on us!
City of Forest Day: Hunter Island Clean Up
Join us for a clean-up under the trees of Hunter Island!
Drizzle or shine! RSVP and we will contact you if we need to cancel due to weather.
You should wear long sleeves, long pants, and appropriate footwear.
Bring water & snacks.
Children 12 or older welcome with an adult/guardian.
Bronx Native American Festival
This event celebrating the indigenous peoples of the Bronx, New York City, and beyond returns this year!
City Island Oyster Reef: Viva La Sound
City Island Oyster Reef is holding their annual Viva La Sound Festival! Come by for environmental organizations, live demonstrations, and more!