{"id":377177,"date":"2026-10-19T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/377177\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:00:07","slug":"whats-happening-halloween-short-film-festival-photobook-talk-and-more-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/377177\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s happening | Halloween, short film festival, photobook talk and more \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>49th Police Precinct, 2121 Eastchester Rd.\n<\/p>\n<p>Calling all children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors to the Bronx Halloween event of the year hosted by the 49th Precinct. We are gonna have loads of treats, really no tricks, bouncy houses, free food, giveaways. Come in your best costume. Try your best to scare us.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NYPD49pct\/posts\/-49th-precinct-annual-halloween-festival-join-us-friday-october-23rdwant-to-be-p\/1496191132555856\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">facebook.com\/NYPD49pct\/posts\/-49th-precinct-annual-halloween-festival-join-us-friday-october-23rdwant-to-be-p\/1496191132555856\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade\n<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, Oct. 24, 12-3 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>Southern Boulevard and Westchester Avenue\n<\/p>\n<p>Free\n<\/p>\n<p>Join us for the 41st Annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bxtimes.com\/celebrating-40-years-of-bronx-halloween-parade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bronx Halloween Parade<\/a>, presented by Bronx Community Board 2! This year, the Bronx transforms into a Carnival of Nightmares, bringing thousands of families, performers, community organizations and Halloween lovers together for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, culture and Bronx pride. Come in costume, bring the family and experience one of the Bronx\u2019s longest-running and most exciting Halloween traditions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bronxhalloweenparade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">bronxhalloweenparade.com\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Halloween: Wags to Witches\n<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, Oct. 25, 1-5 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park\n<\/p>\n<p>Free\n<\/p>\n<p>Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories and more! Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vancortlandt.org\/event\/halloween-wags-to-witches-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">vancortlandt.org\/event\/halloween-wags-to-witches-3\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Park Clean-Up at Joyce Kilmer Park\n<\/p>\n<p>Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>Lorelai Fountain in Joyce Kilmer Park, East 161 Street and Grand Concourse\n<\/p>\n<p>Free\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Joyce Kilmer Park Your Love! Join in to clean up and Green Up your park! Special guests: Urban Park Rangers! Gloves and tools will be provided. No registration necessary, just show up!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/events\/2026\/10\/26\/park-clean-up-at-joyce-kilmer-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">nycgovparks.org\/events\/2026\/10\/26\/park-clean-up-at-joyce-kilmer-park<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Photobook Talk: Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo \u2014 El pez muere por la boca\n<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:45-8:45 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt Ave.\n<\/p>\n<p>Free\n<\/p>\n<p>A photobook exploring fishing, drug trafficking and community resilience. Join photographer Santiago Escobar-Jaramillo for a presentation of his photobook, El pez muere por la boca \/ The Fish Dies by Its Mouth. The work explores resilience and resistance in territories shaped by rich cultural traditions, while confronting the pressures of violence, paramilitary presence and drug trafficking. A conversation and audience Q&amp;A will follow the presentation.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/photobook-talk-santiago-escobar-jaramillo-el-pez-muere-por-la-boca-tickets-2000511978179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">eventbrite.com\/e\/photobook-talk-santiago-escobar-jaramillo-el-pez-muere-por-la-boca-tickets-2000511978179<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Frenzy Short Film Fest 2026\n<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7-9 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>Hostos Center for the Arts &amp; Culture, 450 Grand Concourse\n<\/p>\n<p>Free\n<\/p>\n<p>Eight short films focusing on the human psyche as the totality of all elements forming the mind. Each short film may present social issues. Films include: \u201cLa Barbarie\u201d (Mexico, written and directed by Marco Cano), \u201cPedro Nolla\u201d (Puerto Rico, written by Angel Janer and directed by Juan Maco Jones), \u201cEver Green and the F***ing Spectrum\u201d (California, written and directed by Peter Kangas).<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/frenzy-short-film-fest-2026-tickets-2002732275147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">eventbrite.com\/e\/frenzy-short-film-fest-2026-tickets-2002732275147<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Mansion Magic: A Houdini-themed Halloween Evening\n<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Oct. 29, 7-8:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Rd.\n<\/p>\n<p>$40\n<\/p>\n<p>Professor Shreeyash Palshikar presents a tribute to Harry Houdini to mark the centenary of Houdini\u2019s death on Halloween in 1926. This show will explore the legacy of the greatest magician ever, from his humble childhood to his worldwide fame and tragic death. It will include Western and Indian magic and explore fascinating questions that have intrigued people for a century.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bartowpellmansionmuseum.org\/events\/mansion-magic-a-houdini-themed-halloween-evening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">bartowpellmansionmuseum.org\/events\/mansion-magic-a-houdini-themed-halloween-evening\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friday, Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m. 49th Police Precinct, 2121 Eastchester Rd. 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