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  • A grey hummingbird on jewelwood plants with orange flowers.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. September heralds the beginning of autumn as we say farewell to summer....

  • Three overflowing garbage cans along an asphalt path with grass and trees behind them.

    After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups

    After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups

    Nice holiday weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help keep the park tidy. Join the Van Cortlandt Park staff in cleaning up the Park after holiday weekends. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up trash after holidays this year: Monday, June 22 (after...

  • A grey hummingbird on jewelwood plants with orange flowers.

    Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. September heralds the beginning of autumn as we say farewell to summer. Fall bird migration is underway, and Van Cortlandt Park is an important stopover for migrating birds and provides critical breeding habitat. Raptors, warblers, thrushes, sparrows,...

  • A graphic about a movie series called Four-Legged Friend with a blue background and stars and characters from the movies with a movie poster for Babe.

    Starlight Cinema: Babe

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1995, 2000, 2007, 2017 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September 25: Ratatouille (2007) October 2: Paddington 2 (2017)...

  • A pond surrounded trees and a blue sky with some green plants growing on the water surface

    The Ecology of Van Cortlandt Park: Past to Present

    Join the Urban Park Rangers, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, and Van Cortlandt House Museum for a special collaborative tour. The land we know as Van Cortlandt Park has a long history, with deep human impact on its ecology. From indigenous Lenape land, to plantation, to flagship park, Vanny continues to evolve today, with daily stewardship,...

  • A cover a book with a man with binoculars and a blue sky with clouds with texting about birding and an upcoming reading.

    Christian Cooper Reading

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Presents: CHRISTIAN COOPER Author • TV Host • Birder Moderator to be announced Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7pm to 9pm P&T Knitwear Books and Podcast 180 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 Doors open at 6:45pm 7pm: Reading and Q&A 8pm: Book Signing Wine & Cheese Ticket: $10

  • Starlight Cinema: Best in Show

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1995, 2000, 2007, 2017 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September 25: Ratatouille (2007) October 2: Paddington 2 (2017)...

  • A man in a white outfit with a orange scarf around his waist teaching people to dance on the lawn

    Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion

    Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both...

  • A light blue background with a graphic of a picnic basket and vegetables in a yellow/orange color and text about a farm stand

    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.

  • A graphic about a movie series called Four-Legged Friend with a blue background and stars and characters from the movies with a movie poster for Ratatouille

    Starlight Cinema: Ratatouille

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1995, 2000, 2007, 2017 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September 25: Ratatouille (2007) October 2: Paddington 2 (2017)...

  • A graphic of a statue of a green hare jumping over a tortoise with the words 26.2 in 26.

    Register Now for 26.2 in ’26

    Register Now for 26.2 in ’26

    Hike (or Run or Walk) 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park in 2026! The Challenge: Hike 26.2 miles in Van Cortlandt Park anytime during 2026, post on social media (@vcpalliance) from the park to spread the word, and wear your 26.2 in ‘26 Finisher’s Pin with pride once you attain your goal (because you earned...

  • A line up of kids in shirts and shorts getting ready for a race.

    Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #1

    Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and experience the thrill of cross country! Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.