Bronx, NY Events & Dining Guide (Sept 1–7, 2025)

Things to Do in the Bronx This Week (Mon, Sept 1 – Sun, Sept 7, 2025)

Artistic gardens, Jurassic adventures, music history and baseball thrills—plus four beloved local restaurants and a great place to stay.

New York Botanical Garden conservatory and flower displays

Exhibition • New York Botanical Garden

Van Gogh’s Flowers (May 24 – Oct 26)

The Garden transforms into Van Gogh’s canvas with living recreations of his famous works. Wander through blooming sunflowers and night‑time installations; select Starry Nights feature drone shows and live music:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 817‑8700:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Website: nybg.org

Image credit: Dmadeo via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Entrance gate to the Bronx Zoo with visitors

Safari Ride • Bronx Zoo

Dinosaur Safari (Apr 12 – Nov 2)

Climb aboard for a prehistoric journey through 60 life‑size animatronic dinosaurs—including 11 new species. Experience a rib‑cage tunnel, climbable fossil, dino egg photo op and fossil dig site:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

Address: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 • Phone: (718) 220‑5100:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Website: bronxzoo.com

Image credit: Postdlf via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Residence Inn by Marriott New York The Bronx at Metro Center Atrium exterior

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Spacious suites with kitchens and complimentary breakfast—minutes from the Botanical Garden, Zoo and Yankee Stadium.

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Crowd at a nighttime rock concert

Exhibit • Museum of Bronx History

Uptown Rumble: Heavy Music in the Bronx (ongoing)

This exhibit explores the borough’s under‑appreciated heavy‑music scene, highlighting diverse musicians—from groove‑infused bands to women‑led groups—and examining how the Bronx shaped the genre:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Address: 3266 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467 • Phone: (718) 881‑8900:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Website: bronxhistoricalsociety.org

Image credit: Faldrian via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Exterior view of Yankee Stadium

MLB Game • Yankee Stadium

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Sept 5)

Catch a classic rivalry as the Yankees host the Blue Jays at 7:05 PM on Sept 5. Enjoy America’s pastime in the iconic ballpark with ballpark fare and electric crowd energy:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.

Address: 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451 • Phone: (718) 293‑4300:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Tickets: mlb.com/yankees

Image credit: Timothy Shields via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Peruvian ceviche dish with corn and sweet potato

Peruvian & Latin • 5.0★

Claudy’s Kitchen

Bronx’s first Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serves fresh, natural Peruvian cuisine—think tangy ceviche, rotisserie chicken and flaky empanadas:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.

Address: 5981 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 • Phone: +1 718‑884‑7378:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Website: claudys.com

Image credit: Cellen via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Plate of classic spaghetti carbonara with cheese and pepper

Italian & Brick‑Oven Pizzas • 4.6★

Antonio’s Trattoria

A cozy Little Italy stalwart with a warm, family‑friendly ambiance. Famed for brick‑oven thin‑crust pizzas, chicken parmigiana and creamy sausage Rotini Rugantini:contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}. Reviewers on Wanderlog rate it 4.6★:contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.

Address: 2370 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 733‑6630:contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Website: antoniostrattoria.com

Image credit: Ed Hawco via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Entrance of Dominick’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue

Italian Classics • 4.4★

Dominick’s

Family‑owned Italian institution known for heaping portions of baked clams, stuffed artichokes, veal parmigiana and more. Communal seating and a cash‑only policy create a friendly, old‑school vibe:contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.

Address: 2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 733‑2807:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
Website: dominicksrestaurantbronx.com

Image credit: Leonard J. DeFrancisci via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

Wood‑fired pepperoni pizza

Italian Pizzeria • 4.5★

Zero Otto Nove

This Arthur Avenue trattoria brings old‑world charm with wood‑fired pizzas made from San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella from Casa della Mozzarella:contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}. It holds a 4.5★ rating and is beloved for its authentic flavors:contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}.

Address: 2357 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458 • Phone: (718) 220‑1027:contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Website: zeroottonove.com

Image credit: Damon Hanson via Wikimedia Commons:contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}

Residence Inn by Marriott New York The Bronx hotel exterior

Residence Inn by Marriott New York The Bronx

Modern suites with kitchens, free breakfast and easy access to top attractions—your home base for exploring the Bronx.

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Sources & Credits

  • Van Gogh’s Flowers description and dates from NYBG:contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}; address and phone from NYC Tourism:contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}:contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}.
  • Dinosaur Safari details and features from Bronx Zoo press release:contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}; zoo contact info:contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}.
  • Uptown Rumble exhibit description and museum info from Bronx County Historical Society:contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}:contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}; additional contact details:contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}.
  • Yankees vs. Blue Jays game date, time and location from I Love NY:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36} and NYC Parks:contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}.
  • Claudy’s Kitchen description, address and phone from TripAdvisor listing:contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}.
  • Antonio’s Trattoria description and rating from Wanderlog:contentReference[oaicite:39]{index=39}:contentReference[oaicite:40]{index=40}; address and phone:contentReference[oaicite:41]{index=41}.
  • Dominick’s history, dishes and contact details from Mindtrip article:contentReference[oaicite:42]{index=42}:contentReference[oaicite:43]{index=43}.
  • Zero Otto Nove description and rating from Wanderlog:contentReference[oaicite:44]{index=44}; address and phone:contentReference[oaicite:45]{index=45}.
  • Image credits: NYBG image by Dmadeo:contentReference[oaicite:46]{index=46}; Bronx Zoo by Postdlf:contentReference[oaicite:47]{index=47}; concert crowd by Faldrian:contentReference[oaicite:48]{index=48}; Yankee Stadium by Timothy Shields:contentReference[oaicite:49]{index=49}; Ceviche photo by Cellen:contentReference[oaicite:50]{index=50}; Spaghetti carbonara by Ed Hawco:contentReference[oaicite:51]{index=51}; Dominick’s photo by Leonard J. DeFrancisci:contentReference[oaicite:52]{index=52}; Wood‑fired pizza by Damon Hanson:contentReference[oaicite:53]{index=53}.