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.
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}
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}
Stay close to the action at Residence Inn by Marriott The Bronx
Spacious suites with kitchens and complimentary breakfast—minutes from the Botanical Garden, Zoo and Yankee Stadium.
Check rates & dealsExhibit • 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}
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 & 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}
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}
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}
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
Modern suites with kitchens, free breakfast and easy access to top attractions—your home base for exploring the Bronx.
Book your stay nowSources & 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}.