Things to Do in The Bronx Before Summer Ends: 6 Free August Events to Catch
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Key art for Giants of Africa and When The Bronx Moved. Courtesy of Maple Leaf Entertainment and The Bronx County Historical Society.
What to Know
From Aug. 17-29, six free Bronx events offer dance, films, art and local history.
The lineup includes all-ages workshops, artist talks, walking tours and outdoor movies.
Some activities require an RSVP, while outdoor screenings depend on the weather.
Summer may be winding down, but The Bronx is not ready to head indoors just yet.
From Aug. 17 through Aug. 29, residents can learn dance steps from a New York City Breaker, watch movies under the stars, meet international street artists and take part in hands-on activities at The Bronx Museum. All six events are free, making the final weeks of August a good time to experience more of the borough without adding another expense to the summer budget.
Here are six things to do in the Bronx before summer ends.
Learn How the Bronx Moved
The history of Bronx dance will move from the museum floor to the dance floor when BBoy London of the New York City Breakers visits the New York Public Library’s Soundview branch.
The interactive history and dance workshop begins at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at 660 Soundview Ave. The all-ages program is free, and no registration is required.
The workshop is connected to “When The Bronx Moved: Histories of Dance, 1970–84,” an exhibition at the Museum of Bronx History. Through photographs, videos, clothing, flyers, oral histories and memorabilia, the exhibition traces how young Bronx residents developed dance forms including Hustle, Rocking, Burning, Breakin’ and Boogying.
Those styles grew during an era of disinvestment and urban decline, but the exhibition places the focus on the teenagers whose creativity helped change dance around the world. “When The Bronx Moved” remains on display at the Museum of Bronx History through September. The Bronx County Historical Society lists the Soundview workshop as part of its exhibition programming.
Watch “Giants of Africa” Under the Stars
The Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater will become an outdoor movie theater Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a screening of the basketball documentary “Giants of Africa.”
The film follows Masai Ujiri, the African-born president of the Toronto Raptors, as he returns to Africa to hold basketball development camps. Young players from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda work with Ujiri and his coaches while pursuing opportunities that extend beyond the court.
The screening runs from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Park and Recreation Center, 450 St. Ann’s Ave. The movie begins at dusk, and viewers should bring a blanket or chair. Admission is free.
Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Heavy rain or extreme weather may cancel the screening, according to NYC Parks.
(L to R): A Boone Avenue Walls panel flyer and historian Terrell L. Armistead leading a walking tour. Courtesy of The Bronx County Historical Society and Bronx River Alliance.
Hear How Street Art Connects The Bronx to the World
Three artists with roots in different countries will meet at BronxArtSpace for a conversation about murals, graffiti and the Bronx’s place in international street art.
“From Around the World to The Bronx” takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St.
Brazilian artist Wagner Wagz will moderate the discussion with Shiro of Japan and Jaek El Diablo of France. The artists will discuss their influences, ambitions and individual paths, along with the reasons New York City and the Bronx continue to draw muralists from around the world.
The free event is presented with Boone Avenue Walls, RUST-O and The Bronx County Historical Society. It offers a chance to hear directly from working artists while considering how Bronx street culture continues to inspire creative work far beyond the borough.
Walk Through Black History Along the Bronx River
Historian Terrell L. Armistead will connect environmental history, community memory and Black revolutionary history during a guided walk at St. George’s Crescent.
The Morgan Walk takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, near Mosholu Parkway. It honors Morgan Powell, a founding member of Bronx River Restoration who documented the lesser-known contributions of Black and Latino residents to the city’s ecological and cultural history.
The Black August program will include the history of Nat Turner’s Rebellion and the Negro Fort, along with a creative workshop that invites visitors to help claim and record local history. Participants will also remember Powell through libations, stories, and celebrations of resistance.
The event is part of a series of Bronx Black History Walking Tours hosted by Armistead. Admission is free, and the Bronx River Alliance provides advance sign-up information.
The Seventh AIM Biennial First Open House and key art featuring Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang in Karate Kid: Legends. Left: Photo by Argenis Apolinario, 2026. Right: Key art courtesy of Columbia Pictures.
Make Art and Meet Artists at The Bronx Museum
The Bronx Museum will close out its 7th AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection programming with an open house that visitors can experience for an hour or an entire afternoon.
The free event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1040 Grand Concourse. Activities include memory box-making with Kiarita and screen-printing with Motohiro Takeda and Leekyung Kang from 1 to 3 p.m.
A discussion on fugitivity, resistance and liberation in art begins at 1:30 p.m. with Skip Brea, Ricki Dwyer, Bryan Fernandez and Erick Alejandro Hernandez.
From 2 to 5 p.m., Diana Guerra will conduct “Across Memory and Archive,” a bilingual English and Spanish workshop examining immigration, memory and belonging through writing, drawing and personal images transferred onto fabric. This workshop is intended for adults and requires a separate RSVP.
The afternoon concludes with a 3:30 p.m. panel featuring Katie Chin, Rocío Delaloye, Erick Alejandro Hernandez and Cyle Warner, moderated by Hostos Community College professor Lou Bury. The open house welcomes all ages, although some discussions are designed for adults. General RSVPs are optional, according to The Bronx Museum.
See a New Karate Kid Story at Bailey Playground
The final event on the list brings Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio together on an outdoor screen.
Karate Kid: Legends will play from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bailey Playground, on Bailey Avenue between West 234th and West 237th streets.
The film follows Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, a kung fu student who moves from Beijing to New York City after a family tragedy. When Li enters a karate competition, his teacher, Mr. Han, played by Chan, seeks help from Daniel LaRusso, Macchio’s character from the original Karate Kid films.
The screening is free and begins at dusk. The movie is rated PG-13, so parents may want to review the rating before bringing younger children. NYC Parks advises visitors to check for weather-related cancellations before leaving home.
Whether the plan is to dance, make art, walk through local history, or spread a blanket beneath an outdoor screen, these events offer six different ways to enjoy the Bronx while there is still some summer left.
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