This Week in the Bronx: Events, Eats & Things to Do

Hand-picked happenings, great bites, and classic borough experiences—perfect for planning your stay and finding a hotel nearby.

Upcoming Events

New York Yankees logo – Yankee Stadium, Bronx

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

Sept 11–14 • Yankee Stadium, Concourse

Catch a September series in the Bronx and plan a nearby stay for easy subway access (B/D/4 to 161 St–Yankee Stadium).

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Family art-making at The Bronx Museum

Family Time: Art-Making for All Ages

Sat, Sept 13 • 1–3 pm • Free

Drop-in creative workshops inspired by current exhibitions—great for families and casual museum-goers.

Event details

Hostos Community College – Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

Sensorial Fusion: Relationship Art & Architecture

Opening Reception: Wed, Sept 10 • 6–8 pm

New exhibition at the Hostos Art Gallery exploring urban memory, gentrification, and cultural identity.

Exhibit page

Where to Eat: Bronx Favorites

Zero Otto Nove – dining room on Arthur Avenue

Zero Otto Nove (Arthur Ave)

Wood-fired pies (try “La Riccardo”), house-made pastas, and a warmly lit trattoria vibe in Little Italy of the Bronx.

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Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue – Italian dining room

Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue

A neighborhood classic for house sauces, hearty pastas, and old-school hospitality.

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Arthur Avenue Retail Market – home to Mike’s Deli

Mike’s Deli (in Arthur Avenue Market)

Legendary Italian sandwiches, fresh mozz, and pantry goods inside the historic market hall.

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Johnny’s Reef Restaurant – City Island

Johnny’s Reef (Seafood on City Island)

Classic counter-service seafood with waterfront views—fried shrimp, clams, lobster tails & more.

Official site

Beatstro – hip-hop-inspired dining & brunch in the South Bronx

Beatstro (Hip-Hop Brunch Vibes)

Soul-food-meets-Boricua plates, DJs on weekends, and a graffiti-lined space celebrating Bronx culture.

Official site

Things to Do (Year-Round Classics)

New York Botanical Garden – Van Gogh’s Flowers exhibition

New York Botanical Garden: Van Gogh’s Flowers

Through Oct 26 • Monumental sunflower displays, evening Starry Nights, and special programs.

Exhibition page

Bronx Zoo Dinosaur Safari – family VR experience

Bronx Zoo: Dinosaur Safari

Roaring fun with life-size dinos, VR add-ons, and seasonal programming at NYC’s largest zoo.

Experience page

Wave Hill Pergola overlooking the Hudson River

Wave Hill: Garden Highlights Walk

Guided strolls through riverside gardens with sweeping Palisades views—Sundays and seasonal programs.

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Yankee Stadium Tours – New York Yankees

Tour Yankee Stadium

Monument Park, Yankees Museum, and behind-the-scenes looks at the home of 27 world titles.

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Arthur Avenue Retail Market exterior – Little Italy in the Bronx

Arthur Avenue Retail Market

An indoor hall of classic vendors—grab espresso, fresh mozz, cigars, and browse Italian groceries.

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Find Hotels Near These Bronx Spots

We curate stays near Yankee Stadium, Arthur Avenue, the Bronx Zoo & NYBG—so you can walk, roll, or hop one train stop to what you’re here to see.

  • Hotels near Yankee Stadium
  • Stays near New York Botanical Garden
  • Hotels near Bronx Zoo
  • Stays near Arthur Avenue (Little Italy)
  • Hotels near Wave Hill

Tip: Most Bronx highlights are a quick ride from Midtown via the B/D/4 (Yankee Stadium) or Metro-North to Fordham for NYBG/Arthur Ave.