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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Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....
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Bocce Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event
Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we clean up the Bocce Courts to get ready for Family Fun Day activities. Volunteers are needed to do some weeding and general clean up to make sure that our Bocce Courts are ready for our Family Fun Day! Volunteers will meet up at the Bocce Courts inside the park off of Van Cortlandt Park East just north of E. 233rd. All tools and gloves will be provided. RSVP Now.
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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...
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Trail Work Thursdays
Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail work for the first time, your effort makes a real difference in keeping these paths accessible and safe. 📍 Meeting Details: Location: Location: VCPA Learning Garden Time: 9:00 AM arrival — we begin hiking to the site promptly at 9:15 AM 🛠️ What We’ll Be Doing: • Clearing debris, branches, and overgrowth • Closing “desire lines” (unofficial paths) to protect habitats • Ensuring trail safety and erosion control • Learning...
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Forest Fridays
Join us for forest restoration work at a new work location. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00...
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Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2
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...
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Woodlawn Family Fun Day
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day. An afternoon of fun featuring: Shannon & John: Celtic and Americana Music Duo Face Painting NYRR on the Move Urban Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce And more! RSVP Now.
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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 fall. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Signs of fall are all around us. Fall migrant warblers have been coming through, and the raptors are crossing the skies of Van Cortlandt Park. Soon the winter residents will be coming in like the white throated...
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Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
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...
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Van Cortlandt Nature Group
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Signs of fall are all around us. Fall migrant warblers have been coming through, and the raptors are crossing the skies of Van Cortlandt Park. Soon the winter residents will be coming in like the white throated...