Music in the Digital Age
New Date: Saturday, August 19! Join the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet as they perform exciting new works and old favorites that have gained popularity through TikTok and other social...
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Starlight Cinema
Due to high winds, Star Wars has been canceled. Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Outer Space! Sponsored by Horace Mann School & Optimum NEW DATE! Friday, September 22 Star Wars (1977) Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground • 7:15’ish • Movies Begin at Last Light • 6 pm •...
Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Postponed Due to Weather! Special thank you to our partners: - NYC Parks - Women of Woodlawn - Woodlawn Taxpayers Association - Council Member Eric Dinowitz - NYC DOT
Hike-toberfest 2023
Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance Ticket Sales Only! Sponsorships Available! Become a sponsor online or click here for a form to mail in. This is a Rain or Shine Event! Check out our Hike-toberfest...
Howl-o-ween Pup Parade
Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Brought to you by the board of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Check in at Canine Court in Van Cortlandt Park. Costume Contest Entry Fee: $20 through October 27th $25 onsite* Handlers...
Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park
NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors...
Veterans Day Ceremony
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: Procession and posting of the American Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem Remarks by local War Veterans Remarks by local...
DIY Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience! Saturday, December 16 • 11 am to 2 pm Rain Date: Sunday, December 17 • 11 am to 2 pm Get Your Ticket(s) Now! Let your creativity run wild while helping your favorite park! After a short hike in the park to pull and collect invasive vines, learn how to...
Hatsuhinode (初日の出): New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike and Meditation
Welcome the New Year with a serene sunrise hike in VCP on January 1st. Embrace 2024 with hope and nature’s beauty. Join us for a serene and reflective start to the New Year with the traditional Japanese Hatsuhinode, watching the first sunrise of the year. Led by Yoshiko Mori and Noel Hefele, this special event embraces the...
Mulchfest 2024
Chip It! Chip It Good! Recycle your holiday tree by bringing it to Van Cortlandt Park, where the VCP Forest Restoration Crew will chip it into mulch! This event will take place on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7 from 10am to 2pm in the “free lot” near the Van Cortlandt Golf Course; as...
Cozy Winter Craft-ernoon
Come lean into the Winter season with Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Create a snowy tree creation made of real tree branches and a fancy snowman wreath! Or just color and warm up with some hot chocolate and sweets! This program is open to children of ages 3-12 and their parents/caregivers. All materials will be provided....
Bronx Parks Speak Up
Join us at Bronx Coalition for Park and Green Spaces' 30th Annual Bronx Park Speak Up. Theme: A Conference on Parkland in the Bronx --> 30 Years Later Location: Lehman College Faculty Dining Room, Music Building. Visit the BCPGS website for more details.