# Event Details - **Event Name**: City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: FREE hands-on art and nature activities rooted in the Bronx River watershed, from paper making using river materials and to nature walks.About this EventCity of Water Day is a free, drop-in public program centered at BRAC with rotating indoor workshops and guided outdoor excursions along the Bronx River Greenway to Drew Gardens. The day connects art-making, environmental learning, and community participation through hands-on activities rooted in the Bronx River watershed.Participants move between stations at BRAC and guided outdoor experiences that include river access points, a riverbank clean-up, and a walking tour of the Greenway ecosystem.12PM: Bronx River Greenway Walking Tour: Get your walking shoes on with Nilka Martell from Loving the Bronx, as she leads a City of Water Day walking tour exploring the rich history and remarkable transformation of the Bronx River. Participants will journey through the river's story — from its Indigenous roots and the colonial era to its role during slavery, decades of pollution, and the community-led restoration that continues today. The tour also includes visits to two Bronx River-adjacent community gardens, including Drew Gardens, highlighting the vital connection between local communities, green spaces, and the river. This event starts the corner of 180th St. and Boston Rd at noon.12PM: DIY Workshop StationsBlue to the Root — Upcycled Fashion Workshop: Participants will work with studio artist Sheryl Saly Touré to create indigo-dyed fabric swatches while exploring traditional resist-dye techniques, pattern making, and the unique properties of natural indigo.Making Marks: A Printmaking Adventure: Led by Andres Senra, participants will collect interesting objects and surfaces from their surroundings, then create texture rubbings using paper and crayons or graphite. This activity encourages observation, creativity, and exploration through found textures.12PM: Storytime and Children's Book Giveaway1PM - 3PM: Paper Making Workshop: Enjoy an art workshop with Michele Brody, a Bronx-based environmental artist whose practice centers on handmade paper, sculpture, and immersive installation. With her guidance, you'll make paper using pulp, water, and other natural materials: resources gathered from or near the Bronx River. This activity calls back to the Bronx River's paper mill history and BRAC's restoration legacy.2PM - 4PM: Tea Ceremony: To promote mindfulness, a connection to nature, and community care, artist Wenting Zhang from Tea Arts & Culture will lead a communal tea ceremony.3PM: Riverbank Clean-Up: Help us keep the river clean! Gloves, bags, and safety briefing will be provided as we tidy up along accessible Bronx River Greenway sections.Check out our other summer art education programming: (Weekday Mornings) (Wednesday & Thursday Afternoons/Evenings)BRAC Summer Workshops: (July 17)(July 19)The Art of Soccer (TBD) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bronx/city-of-water-day-brac-2026/100001993497788549 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, it, crafts, summer-camps - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-25T15:40:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Bronx River Art Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bronx - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Bronx River Art Center - **lat**: 40.8402124 - **long**: -73.87847629999999 - **full address**: Bronx River Art Center, 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/829cf943078ec9abd3ddddccf2be33238679bf1bc63de83045a54d963d5a741a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4aa697-gmir.jpg?v=1783508000 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 being held? - **A:** City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Bronx River Art Center, 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026? - **A:** City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 is organized by Bronx River Art Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** City of Water Day @ BRAC 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bronx, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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