December 2025 Newsletter

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December at BXCM

Programs and Events

Dec 02 - Dec 08

Making Snow

Celebrate winter with us here at the Museum by making a snowman with objects you can find around the house. What will happen to our baking soda snowman when we introduce some vinegar? There’s only one way to find out!

Sleigh Design Challenge (Saturday, Dec 06)

Sleigh bells are zooming by in this museum activity. Can you design a fast and fun sleigh to go down a hill? How will you make your sleigh the fastest this winter?

Dec 09 - Dec 15

Make your own Gift Wrap!

It’s the gift-giving season and this year, come to the museum and make your own gift wrap using stamps, ink, and collage! What stamps and patterns will you add to your gift wrap?

AATW – Music (Saturday, Dec 13)

Celebrate the tradition of holiday music by playing and learning about hand bells, drums, and jingle bells.

Dec 16 - Dec 22

Shaving Cream Snow Painting

Mix your own puffy paint by mixing glue and shaving cream. Watch how the two substances change and combine and paint your own puffy piece of art.

Make your own Tzedakah Box! (Saturday, Dec 20)

To celebrate Hannukah this week, join us at the museum to make your own Tzedakah box. Learn about a tradition of charity and craft your own Tzedakah to save or give!

Dec 23 - Dec 29

New Year’s Wishes Circuit

Make a new year’s wish by making your own wish card and lighting it up with the power of science! What are your hopes and dreams for the coming year?

Make your own Ornament (Saturday, Dec 27)

Create a wonderful winter ornament for your home to celebrate the holidays. You can sculpt and craft a winter scene to hang this season.

Dec 30 - Jan 05

Salt Painting

Using salt and watercolor, you can create complicated and colorful paintings. Come close the year out with us and make a new year’s masterpiece.

Winter Lantern Lights (Saturday, Jan 03)

With the nights getting longer and longer, make a beautiful lantern light to brighten up your winter. Cut and tape together intricate paper designs and watch as they cast shadows with this fun activity.

Noon Year’s Eve Countdown (Wednesday, Dec 31)

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November 2025 Highlights

CIGnified! Thank You For Making History With Us.

"CIGnified: A Bronx Celebration!" was a night for the history books. As we celebrated our CIG induction and honored our Legacy Board Members, we were reminded of the strength of our community.

Thank you to our partners who made it possible: Red Rabbit, LLC, The Bronx Beer Hall, Gray Foundation, Grand Street Settlement, The Bronx Economic Development Corporation, Elissa Bard, Sarah Flaccavento, Marjorie Flaccavento, Sonia Manzano, Courtney Garcia, Kate & Doug Green, Hope Harley & Harold Todman, and Raul & Marilyn Collado.

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Children’s Grief Awareness Day - Elmo

We are proud to report on the success of our recent #HealingwithPlay event held on November 22nd. Recognizing the critical need for accessible resources regarding children's grief, BxCM joined forces with New York Life Insurance Company, ACM, Sesame Workshop, and Knology.

Together, we offered families a supportive environment to honor memories and build coping strategies through play. The event highlighted caregiver tools from the New York Life Foundation and featured a special engagement with Elmo to connect with our youngest visitors.

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Lost & Found

If you or your child left something behind during your visit, stop by the front desk or give us a call. We hold on to all found items up to 60 days. From jackets to toys, we may have what you're missing!

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