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Tuesday Dec. 9, 2025

4 pm

Annual Kwanzaa Celebration

  • Ages: All
  • Free
  • Holiday
Hostos Center for the Arts and CultureBronx

Thursday Dec. 11

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2 – 4 pm

EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Fordham Road Food Distribution

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  • Community
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Neighborhood Care Fordham RoadBronx

Friday Dec. 12

4:30 – 7 pm

It’s a Winter Wonderland

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Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

Thursday Dec. 18

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11 am – noon

Holiday & Latin Jazz Parranda with Papo Vázquez: Weekday Specials

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Christmas
  • Free
Hostos Center for the Arts and CultureBronx
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12:30 – 1:30 pm

Holiday & Latin Jazz Parranda with Papo Vázquez: Weekday Specials

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Christmas
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Hostos Center for the Arts and CultureBronx
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4 – 6:30 pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

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Wave HillBronx

Wednesday Dec. 31

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

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Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx
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