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)...
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Events
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Trail Work Thursdays
Please note: Trail Work Thursday has been canceled for 7/16 due to Poor Air Quality. Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt...
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Forest Fridays
Join us for invasive species removal at the peak of the growing season. June is when invasives are easiest to spot and most vulnerable to removal — your work opens...
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Cross Country Volunteer Days
Be a part of the community effort to maintain the historic Course Country Trail in Van Cortlandt Park Whether you’re an experienced trailblazer or new to trail work, your help...
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Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. Saturdays July 18 from 3pm-5pm and August 22 from 2-4pm Following their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and...
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Juneteenth: Enslaved African Legacy Tour
A guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. 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 Van Cortlandt family plantation relied upon the labor of...
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Tune-up Tuesdays
Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience...
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NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP
THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground.
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Birding with NYC Bird Alliance
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this spring. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse...
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Wetland Wednesdays
Summer Edition: Water Chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake. Join us to remove invasive water chestnut and restore the lake ecosystem. When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Note: no...
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VC Nature Group Walk
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. June will be busting out all over the park! In June, parent...
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Juneteenth Celebration
RAIN OR SHINE! Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an outdoor celebration of Juneteenth at the Enslaved Burial Ground and the Van Cortlandt House Museum. RSVP Now. 2026 Program 4pm: Enslaved Burial Ground Musical Performances and Libations followed by a Musical Procession to the Museum 5pm: Van Cortlandt House Museum...