Neighborhood Services

Stamford Excellence Toy Drive

December 1-18, 2025

 

Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 9, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Marcus Garvey Square

3500 White Plains Road (Under the 2 train)

Presented by council member Kevin C. Riley & Mosholu Preservation Corporation

Come enjoy some hot chocolate, sorrel, holiday tunes, bear making, face painting, gift raffle, and light the tree up with us.

Children are welcome to bring handmade ornaments to add to our community tree.

 

Holiday Jazz Night Under the Direction of Christopher Palmer

Wednesday, December 10, 6:30 PM

Mind Builders Creative Arts Center

Come swing into the season with jazzy takes on your favorite holiday tunes. Enjoy a special performance by the Mind-Builders Stage Band, with possible guest appearances from other music students and faculty.

Free event. Space is limited. Click here to RSVP: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/60712

 

Winterfest Fair & Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, Pre-Mosholu Lighting at 5 PM, Tree Lighting from 6 PM - 7 PM

Mosholu Parkway & Bainbridge Avenue

Presented by: State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Bronx Community Board 7, and Future of Mosholu Parkland

Come and enjoy this year's Winter Wonderland featuring hot chocolate & apple cider, holiday treats, snowflake making, pine code bird feeder activities, special entertainment, and the superb tree lights!

 

Holiday Toy Giveaway

Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 4 PM

177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475

First come, first serve. While supplies last.

For more information, call (718) 547-8854 or email senatorbailey@nysenate.gov

 

Winter Wonderland - 4th Annual Community Holiday Party & Toy Giveaway

Saturday, Dec 13, 2 PM - 4 PM

Bronx River Art Center (BRAC), 1087 E. Tremont Ave,

Enjoy an afternoon of food, music, dancing, and holiday cheer.

Toys are first come, first served. RSVP (718) 579-6990 or bx06@cb.nyc.gov

 

Holiday Toy Giveaway

Sunday, Dec 14, 2025, 3 PM - while supplies last

Presented by Pelham Bay Little League & Softball

Join us for music, cookies, and hot chocolate.

For more information, contact Erika, 917-530-5201

2680 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10461

pelhambayLL2@gmail.com

 

Kwanzaa Community Events Week

Tuesday, Dec 16 - Thursday, Dec 18, 2025

Location: Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, 3415 Olinville Ave, Bronx, NY 10467

Join us at Mind-Builders for free, feel good events for all ages celebrating community, culture, and togetherness.

Limit space. For more schedule of events and to RSVP, go to mind-builders.org or call (718) 652-6256.

 

Soul Santa is Coming to Town - Toy & Coat Giveaway

Thursday, Dec 18, 5 PM - 7 PM

Mount Vernon City Hall, One Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Music, candy & cookies, hot chocolate, and more

 

Holiday Toy Giveaway

Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 6 PM

177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium

First Come, first serve. While supplies last.

Each child must be present.

Performance by "Music with a Message"

Presented by council member Kevin C. Riley & Co-Op City

Accessibility requests & accommodations can be requested by contacting Kevon Bolt at (718) 684-5509 or D12Events@council.nyc.gov at least three business days before the event.

 

Our Kwanzaa: Story, Song, Spirit

Friday, Dec 19, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center

Join us at Mind-Builders for an intimate Kwanzaa celebration that honors our ancestors and lifts up the strength, creativity, and unity of the Mind-Builders Community. Through story, music, and moments of reflection, we will embrace the core principles of Kwanza and the joy of coming together. This special gathering is for families of all ages to connect, commemorate, and be inspired.

Free event. Space is limited. RSVP required.

 

Holiday Toy Giveaway

Saturday, Dec 20, Noon

Northeast Bronx YMCA

1250 E 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

Music, raffle prizes, food. 

RSVP required: www.bit.ly/YMCAToyGiveaway25

Child must be present. While supplies last.

 

Toy Giveaway Event

Tuesday, Dec 23, 4 PM - 6 PM

Oyate Group Headquarters, 276 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

For ages 5-14

We’re excited to invite you and your family to our upcoming Toy Giveaway Event! This special event is our way of spreading joy and supporting families in our community.

• Limited to 1 toy per child and 3 toys per family

• All children must be present and accompanied by an adult to receive a toy

• Toys are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis

• Please bring a bag to take your toy home

Register here.

Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.

FREE Turkeys & Halal Chicken, Groceries & Fresh Produce, and more...

Sonia Sotomayor Community Center

1000 Rosedale Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

First Come, first serve, while supplies last. Please bring a cart.

For more info, call (347) 709-3179 or email info@caribbeanequalityproject.org

 

Thanksgving Turkey Distribution

Thursday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m.

National Council of Negro Women Child Development Center - North Bronx

4035 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

First come, first serve, while supplies last

Please bring your own bag or cart to carry distibuted goods.

Accessinilty requests & accomodations can be requested by contacting Kevon Bolt at 718-684-5509 or D12Events@council.nyc.gov at least three business days before the event.

 

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Life Together Works NYC

They’re giving away FREE Thanksgiving turkeys to families in our community. Come by, pick up a turkey, and share the joy of the holiday with your loved ones. Supplies are limited, so arrive early!

More information: https://lifetogetherfellowshipny.subspla.sh/y6wpfr7

 

All Together Healing Inc. and ASPIRA Food Drive Event

Friday, Nov. 21, 5 - 7:30 p.m.

ASPIRA of New York, 345 Brook Ave.

Free

All Together Healing Inc. and ASPIRA of New York are teaming up to make sure everyone in our community can join in our food drive. Sign up to be a part of it! We’ll have some snacks and drinks while they last, and registered guests get priority. Don’t forget to bring your ID and be ready to fill out some forms.

For more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/all-together-healing-inc-and-aspira-food-drive-event-bronx-ny-tickets-1755038470309. 

 

Co-Op City Thanksgiving Giveaway

Monday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m.

Bartow Mall (behind the mall)

Asch Loop & Adler Place, Bronx, NY, 10475

Please bring your own bag or vart to carry turkeys and any other goods.

Accessibilty requests & accommodations can be requested by contacting Kevon Bolt at 718-684-5509 or D12Events@council.nyc.gov.

 

Annual Turkey Distribution

Monday, Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m.

Office of Assemblymember Karines Reyes, R.N.

1973 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10462

First come, first served, while supplies last.

 

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10 am

Northeast Bronx YMCA

1250 E 229th Street Bronx NY 10466

RSVP Required - While Supplies Last

Prease brong your own bag or cart to carry turkeys and any other goods.

Please RSVP by calling 718-684-5509 or emailing D12Events@council.nyc.gov