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.Ā
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Woodlawn Beautification Day
Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we...
Northwest Corner Care
Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. Special thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this...
Juneteenth Celebration
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum. The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial...
KRVC: Music in the Park
Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation presents: Music in the Park: Morrisania Band Project Featuring: Elissa Carmona (vocals), Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Daffin (bass guitar/vocals) and Warren Moddie (drums/vocals) This FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. BYOB: Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. For more information, visit...
Water Chestnut Wednesdays
In July. join us every Wednesday morning for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Your help is crucial in removing water chestnuts from the lake, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our local ecosystem. Your efforts will make a big difference in preserving the beauty and health of Van Cortlandt Park. š Ā When & Where: Dates:Ā July...
You Are What You Eat Workshop
What does food mean to you? Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and explore your relationship with food through creative collage! What does food mean to you? How does food relate to your identity? Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage? How does eating certain foods make you feel? In this all-ages free workshop,...
Summer Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays
Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying (and expanding!) our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn how to care for the garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed. 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must...
Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Tuesday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 8:30-ish ā¢Ā Movies Begin at Last Light 7 PM ā¢Ā Music of 1939, 1987, 2001, 2014 7:30 PM ā¢Ā Movie-themed Crafts July 9: The Wizard of Oz (1939) July 16: The Princess...
Forest Fridays
š³ What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest š When: Fridays, July 12th, 19th, and 26th ā° Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM š Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site Join us for our Forest Friday events this July! We will be focusing on removing invasive species like wineberry, bittersweet, mile-a-minute, and...
New Date: Family Fridays in the Garden
Please Note: Our last Family Friday will be moved from August 9th to August 16th. Come spend some time in Van Cortlandt Park Allianceās Education Garden this Summer! Your family is invited to spend time in Van Cortlandt Park Allianceās Education Garden this Summer! Come out to dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore...
CANCELED- City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal
Due to the forecast of thunderstorms tomorrow morning. VCPA is canceling our City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal event.Ā Stay safe and we hope to see you at a future event in Van Cortlandt Park. City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! City of...