10 Things To Do In The Sun

these sunny days have not gone unnoticed - want to get outdoors and bask in the sun? Here are a some things you can do!

1. Holi City Festival

This Saturday 4/15: The Festival of Colors celebrates the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. This Indian Festival happens ever year, not only in India but throughout the world. This is a day event and all nationalities and ethnicities are encouraged to participate!

2. Sakura Matsuri - Cherry Blossom Festival!

One of the best things to do in spring is to go for a walk and check out all the places where you can spot cherry blossoms in the city! There are several events including at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens April 29-30. More information here: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/here-are-all-the-gorgeous-cherry-blossom-festivals-in-nyc-this-month-041217

3. Watch a Movie Outside!

Moana is playing outside of Butler Library during surf and turf on April 20th 7:30-10:00 pm.

Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1261331043922449/\

4. The Bronx Zoo

Just a bus ride away, you can explore the renown BRONX ZOO. Open everyday from 10am-5pm, take a walk on the wild side. Check out the feeding schedule, and join some animals for lunch!

5. The Brooklyn Bridge

A must do for living in NYC. Enough Said.

6. Highbridge Park

A Bronx version of Highline Park!

7. Wear Sunscreen!

8. Garden Tours at The Cloisters!

Garden tours are offered every day, Tuesday through Sunday, at 1:00 p.m. Once you've enjoyed the gardens, step inside to learn more about the amazing works of art on view.

9. Smorgasburg!

Take a trip to Smorgasburg! Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting 20,000-30,000 people to Brooklyn each weekend to eat from 100 local vendors—Saturdays on the Williamsburg waterfront and Sundays in beautiful Prospect Park. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods, and take a friend!

10. Jacob's Pickles!

The upper westside's favorite comfort food! If you are a fan of soul food check out this southern restaurant! Its located on 509 Amsterdam Ave.