• 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 sparrow and northern shovelers. Hummingbirds have been filling up on jewelweed nectar in preparation for their southern migration. The Tibbetts Meadow is looking glorious with asters, goldenrod and staghorn sumac that are providing sustenance for the hungry migrant species and our resident birds. Animals are...

  • 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 the thrill of cross country! Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.

  • 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...

  • Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Hands-on restoration in the park's wetlands and floodplain. What we do shifts with the season — check the individual date before you sign up. By season: water chestnut removal on...

  • Caribeando at the Farmstand

    This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions including Bomba, Plena,...

  • Starlight Cinema: Ratatouille

    NEW DATE FOR RATATOUILE! 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...

  • REIMAGINING: Fall Get-Together

    Join us for an afternoon of creativity and reflection as we gather at the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. The event will begin with a moving live...

  • Paper making with Michele Brody

    Join a local artist as they work to highlight the Van Cortlandt forest through casting falling trees using homemade paper. Work with a local artist as she makes paper and casts fallen trees for an upcoming exhibit. Join a local artist as they work to highlight the Van Cortlandt forest through casting falling trees using homemade paper. Work with local artist Michele Brody in collaboration with VCPA to create paper casts of fallen trees in Van Cortlandt Park. VCPA is collaborating with Bronx Artist Michele Brody to produce an immersive installation that will reanimate fallen Park trees through cast handmade-paper...

  • Halloween: Wags to Witches

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a FREE afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories with LINC and more!   The event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Join us at 3pm for our Fourth Annual Canine Costume Contest. The Canine Costume Contest starts at 3:00 pm sharp! Register your pup day-of between 2pm and 2:45pm, or pre-register. Visit our Canine Costume Contest Eventbrite for more details and to pre-register. Join the Urban Park Rangers for Nocturnal...

  • Memorial Grove Volunteer Clean Up Event

    Join VCPA and Bronx Community Board 8 in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. Help us get Memorial Grove ready for the Annual Veterans...

  • Veterans Day Ceremony

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 1, 2026 • 12 PM This year, the program will...