Chalk Art Fest

FREE street chalk drawing event led by Ghana-born, Bronx artist Tijay Mohammed.  Create temporary art inspired by Adinkra and Uli symbols of West Africa, which adopt the spirit of the...

Event Series Forest Fridays

Forest Fridays

🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site Description: We...

Caribeando Music and Dance Workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe

This community interactive workshop series featuring Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe introduces the traditional genres of Bomba and Plena.  Participants will learn Bomba and Plena dances, drum patterns, piquetes (dance improvisation), and songs. Workshops will be held on Saturdays, September 7 and 21st from 1 to 3pm  next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground...

The Aeolian Trio Concert

The Aeolian Trio Concert Saturday, September 14, 2024 2pm to 3:30pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents The Aeolian Trio as part of their 3-week US...

Pathways to the Past: Enslaved African Legacy Tour

Join VCPA's Arts Integration Strategist, Ashley Hart Adams, on a guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. For approximately 200 years, the...

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