Festivals and Events in The Bronx in May 2024
Check out the list of festivals and events in the Bronx in May 2024!
Looking for things to do locally this month in the Bronx?
We’re always looking for fun things to do that doesn’t require us trekking down into Manhattan or driving up north.
Check out some recommendations below and let us know what you’re looking forward to doing in May!
Don’t Miss These!
Pinkster Festival – May 4, 2024
Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. Join us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities, live music, engaging performances, and immersive experiences.
– Live Music with Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Master Percussionist
– Story of Pinkster with the Pinkster Players
– Stories with April Armstrong, Master Storyteller
– Tours and Chats with Carla & Keyes, Interpreters
– Community Art Project with Tijay Mohammed, Artist
PLUS: Food from Voilà Afrique and crafts from African Masidi & Co for sale!
What is Pinkster?
Pinkster, a variation of the Dutch word Pinksteren, meaning “Pentecost,” was once a major holiday in colonial New York. The festivities uniquely blended Dutch Christian traditions with African rituals, shaping a distinct cultural celebration for enslaved and free people of African descent.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.
The Secret Eats of Arthur Avenue Food Crawl: The Bronx’s Little Italy – May 4, 2024
What’s so special about New York City’s neighborhood of Belmont, you ask? From over 30 mom & pop shops along Arthur Avenue serving everything from tantalizing cheeses and sausages to warm bread and freshly-filled cannoli — to being home to a world-premiere zoo, botanical garden, and university — this Italian community is steeped in history, not to mention some of the best food in the Big Apple. But how did this Bronx neighborhood go from a rural enclave to a lively hub for food, arts, and culture? It’s time to hit the streets of the “old neighborhood” and understand why it has a special place in the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Italian-Americans in the metropolitan area.
Seminar: Cruising and Trimming the Sails – May 8, 2024
Join this informative seminar to learn how to optimize the trim of your sails for a comfortable and safe voyage. The Cruising Committee of the City Island Yacht Club is pleased to present a seminar on May 8 at 7:30 PM by CIYC member DallasMurphy on “Sail Trim for Cruisers”.
The restaurant and pub will be open at 5:00 and serve drinks and limited food options during this event.
For more festivals and events, go through the above-listed websites we’ve recommended for you! Have fun!!