• 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...

  • Tune-up Tuesdays

    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...

  • 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. 

  • Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on...

  • Forest Fridays

    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...

  • Wetland Wednesdays

    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 event on 6/10) Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (meet at south entrance) What to bring: Clothes that can get wet and muddy, water bottle, sunscreen....

  • 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 birds nudge reluctant fledglings to leave the safety of the nest, while keen-eyed predators with their own hungry mouths to feed watch the newly fledged...

  • 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...