• 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...

  • 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...

  • Woodlawn Pollinator Garden Volunteer Event

    Join us for an afternoon of caring for the Woodlawn Wildflower Garden and surrounding area.  Volunteers will have the chance to plant goldenrods and daffodil bulbs. Meet at the Pollinator...

  • Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves,...

  • Floodplain Forest Fridays

    Floodplain Forest Fridays

    Floodplain Forest Fridays at Van Cortlandt Park Join us along Turtle Creek, the stream feeding the mill pond from the northwest, to plant native trees from NYC Parks in the floodplain and cut back invasive phragmites by hand. Your work helps the floodplain forest take back ground from the reeds. RSVP Now When: Fridays, 9:00...

  • Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3

    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.

  • Crunch & Munch: A Fall Garden Celebration

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance invites you to celebrate another great gardening season at our 3rd annual Crunch and Munch event. Bring your friends and family to stuff a scarecrow. Get your hands dirty planting garlic. Rake and crunch leaves to fill our compost bins, and make herb bundles to take home. Create a seasonal craft,...

  • Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Nature is very active in the Fall, with bird migrations, changing leaves, and animals getting ready to hibernate. So come out into the crisp air on a nature walk in Van Cortlandt Park where you’ll find it...

  • Old Croton Aqueduct Tour

    VCPA and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are co-leading this free, easy-to-moderate 3.5 hour walk. We will explore the nature trails of Van Cortlandt Park, learn about its history, and discover the Old Croton Aqueduct within the Park. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for some uneven surfaces. Please bring snacks and water. Meet...