Rowboating on the Mill Pond
Village Community Boathouse is back with FREE rowboating on Hester and Piero's Mill Pond.
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NEW LOCATION: Respect|Extract BAE String Quartet
Due to this weekend's forecast for heavy rains, the concert has been moved to an indoor location: Parish Hall at Christ Church Riverdale 5040 Henry Hudson Parkway East,Ā Bronx, NY 10471 A FREE Concert by the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet.Ā Respect|Extract explores human interaction between land/air/sea and our various interpretations. Visit the Bronx Arts Ensemble website...
Monday Morning Clean Ups
Nice weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking. We provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. You provide can-do spirit and sturdy shoes for...
CANCELED: Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
Please Note: The showing of The Princess Bride on 8/6 has been canceled due to the forecast of thunderstorms.Ā Ā Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Tuesday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 8:30-ish ā¢Ā Movies Begin at Last Light 7 PM ā¢Ā Music of...
Youth Run Farm Stand
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce and local goodies at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 10 to October 30 Gale Place and Orloff Avenue We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Trail Thursdays on the XC
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Cross Country Course in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether youāre an experienced trailblazer or new to trail maintenance, your help will make a significant impact! Meeting Details: Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Garden and Education Compost Site, across from Riverdale Stables. Time: 9 am sharp; work...
Fairy Garden Workshop
Monday, August 12th -Ā 10-12 pm Do you believe in magic? Do you believe in fairies and other enchanted creatures? You can invite them into your home with a magical fairy garden! In this workshop, a child and accompanying adult will create a fairy terrarium garden with a live plant to take home. All materials...
Summer Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying (and expanding!) our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn...
Woodlawn Restoration Wednesdays
Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for fall planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground by the handball courts at 9 AM for a rewarding...
New Date: Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up
NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an evening of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips...
Forest Fridays
š³ What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest š When: Fridays in August and September ā° Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM š Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden &...
New Date: Family Fridays in the Garden
Please Note: Our last Family Friday will be moved from August 9th to August 16th. Come spend some time in Van Cortlandt Park Allianceās Education Garden this Summer! Your family is invited to spend time in Van Cortlandt Park Allianceās Education Garden this Summer! Come out to dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore...