Week of Events
Monday, October 27, 2025
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October 27, 2025 -Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir Trail. We encourage everyone to volunteer while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those who hope to gain advance...
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
Retaining Wall Volunteer Project
We previously had a workshop with the Jolly Rovers and partnered with NYC Parks and a few volunteers to address erosion issue on The Old Croton Aqueduct and John Muir Trail. We encourage everyone to volunteer while VCPA Trail staff finalizes this project. This volunteering opportunity is geared for those who hope to gain advance...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Wetland Wednesday
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October 29, 2025 -Youth Run Farm Stand
Wetland Wednesday
Fall Edition: Phragmites Removal Join us to restore Van Cortlandt Park wetlands by removing invasive Phragmites. This October, we'll cut back reeds to prepare areas for native plantings. When: Wednesdays in October from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (southern end) What to bring: Clothes that can get muddy, water bottle,...
Youth Run Farm Stand
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 9 to October 29 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, October 31, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Caribbean Connections
Caribbean Connections
Join Van Cortlandt House Museum and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an afternoon that brings together history, music, and flavor. This unique program highlights the significant ties between early New York and the Caribbean and Latin America. The afternoon begins with a teaching musical performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe, who will share the rhythms, traditions,...
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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November 2, 2025 -Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 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...