Week of Events
Monday, August 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. The warm, dry summer had leaves beginning to dry out on plants and trees, but lately the spate of rain has cooled temperatures. Cicadas and crickets can now be heard buzzing along with melodious birdsong. Butterflies are...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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August 5, 2026 -Youth Run Farm Stand
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 8 to October 28 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Nature Crafts at Indian Field
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August 6, 2026 -Yoga in the Park
Nature Crafts at Indian Field
Thursdays • 10AM to Noon July 16, 23, 30 + August 6, 13 Indian Field - Near the Tennis Courts Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator Lindsey Kriaris for hands-on, crafty fun with chalk watercolor paintings, nature crowns, and more. Get creative with a different project each week. Great for ages 3-11. Click here for...
Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 23, 30 & August 6, 13 7 to 8 PM • FREE! Exploratory yoga sessions, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome. BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat! No experience needed, just bring a mat, water, and an...
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Family Fridays in the Garden
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August 7, 2026 -Paper Making with Michele Brody
Family Fridays in the Garden
CANCELED 7/17 DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY Are you ready for some family gardening fun? Come dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Learning Garden! This is a FREE drop-in program. For children ages 2 to 11 years old accompanied by an adult(s). Dates: July...
Paper Making with Michele Brody
Work with a local artist as she makes paper and casts fallen trees for an upcoming exhibit. Join a local artist as they work to highlight the Van Cortlandt forest through casting falling trees using homemade paper. Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in...
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026 -Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. The warm, dry summer had leaves beginning to dry out on plants...
Sunday, August 9, 2026
No events on this day.