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Friday Jan. 9, 2026

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Basketball Skills and Drills

  • Ages: All
  • Free
  • Sports
St. James Recreation CenterBronx

Saturday Jan. 10

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1 – 3 pm

Family Time January 2026 Art-Making for All Ages

  • Ages: All
  • Art
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The Bronx MuseumBronx

Tuesday Jan. 13

3:30 – 4:30 pm

KidsLIVE with Kaz Windness

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Books & Readings
  • Free
Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

Sunday Jan. 18

1 – 2 pm

Science Show: Dry Ice Discovery

  • Ages: All
  • Free
Bronx Library CenterFordham Manor

Wednesday Jan. 21

Panera Bread
6 am – 8 pm

Panera Bread® Grand Opening

  • Ages: All
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Panera Bread BronxBronx

Sunday Jan. 25

11 am – 12:30 pm

Owl Pellet Discovery & Dissection

  • Ages: All
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Section 2 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay ParkBronx

Wednesday Feb. 4

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Science Show: Liquid Nitrogen

  • Ages: 5 – 12
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Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterBronx

Friday Feb. 20

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Shelter Building

  • Ages: All
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Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx

Saturday Feb. 28

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Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo

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Gauchos GymBronx
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