The Bronx River Alliance will be holding the Bronx River Festival on June 14th at Shoelace Park. From 11am until 4pm, the Alliance and their partners will be organizing events fit for the whole family. Come on down and explore the river with their Free Community River Paddles.

Want to stay on dry land?  The Bronx River Festival is a celebration of the Bronx River with lots of activities on planned for the entire family, including:

Ramble Historical Walking Tour

• Free Community River Canoe Paddles
• Free Bike Loans
• Biking Tour of Shoelace Park
• Zumba Provided by Curves
• Games and Activities Provided by NYC Parks Playmobile
• Field Games Led by Bronx Community Charter School
• “Sewer in a Suitcase” Presentations Provided by Bronx Community Charter School
• Nature Walks Led by Bronx Community Charter School
• Performances Provided by The Learning Tree
• Live Music & Entertainment
• Children’s Learn-to-Ride Clinic Courtesy of Bike NY; register here. Kids must bring their own bike and a guardian.

For more information click here or call (718) 430-4665 or visit their calendar.

Everything is FREE and, and other than the bike lessons, no registration is required.

Certain activities will require a waiver, which will be provided at the event for participants to sign. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present to sign the waiver. Additionally, children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the community canoe paddle, and must be at least 14 years of age to borrow a Bronx River Alliance bicycle.