Music in the Digital Age

New Date: Saturday, August 19! Join the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Quartet as they perform exciting new works and old favorites that have gained popularity through TikTok and other social media platforms. This concert marks the beginning of the Bronx Arts Ensemble’s 52nd season, which focuses on the human condition. Bring a lawn chair and...

Event Series Wetland Wednesdays

Wetland Wednesdays

Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation in our wetlands. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native...

Woodlawn Family Fun Day

Postponed Due to Weather! Special thank you to our partners: - NYC Parks - Women of Woodlawn - Woodlawn Taxpayers Association - Council Member Eric Dinowitz - NYC DOT  

Tree Planting Volunteer Event

Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your sleeves and join us for a fulfilling morning of tree planting at Van Cortlandt Park, enhancing the park's ecology, one tree at a time. Why...

Hike-toberfest 2023

Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance Ticket Sales Only! Sponsorships Available! Become a sponsor online or click here for a form to mail in. This is a Rain or Shine Event! Check out our Hike-toberfest...

Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Brought to you by the board...

Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park

NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer...

Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon in maintaining the health of a wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park is home to a diverse plant assemblage, attracting a wide variety of pollinators and bird species. Two bird houses within the meadow house tree...

Discover VCP: An Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration

Join us for an enriching hike and forest exploration experience along the Cass Gallagher Trail. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Noel Hefele, this leisurely walk covers 2-3 miles and offers a...

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