Thursdays • 10AM to Noon July 16, 23, 30 + August 6, 13 Indian Field - Near the Tennis Courts Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator Lindsey Kriaris for hands-on, crafty fun with chalk watercolor paintings, nature crowns, and more. Get creative with a different project each week. Great for ages 3-11. Click here for...
Yoga in the Park • Curated by Timothy Lewis Thursdays: July 23, 30 & August 6, 13 7 to 8 PM • FREE! Exploratory yoga sessions, incorporating elements of Vinyasa and focusing on mindful movement. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Beginners welcome. BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat! No experience needed, just bring a mat, water, and an...
Caribbean Connections: Tying History and Music Together Join Van Cortlandt House Museum and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an afternoon that brings together history, music, and flavor. This unique program highlights the significant ties between early New York and the Caribbean and Latin America. The afternoon begins with a teaching musical performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco...
Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep this doggie happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an afternoon of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips to spruce up Canine Court. VCPA provides all...
Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. Saturdays July 18 from 3pm-5pm and August 22 from 2-4pm Following their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and...
The Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba, Plena, Guaracha, Cha-cha-cha, Merengue, and more. All ages, abilities, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms, steps, call-and-response interactions, and shared community joy. Workshop...
Turnip to volunteer and help us take care of our Learning Garden! Volunteers will help care for our garden, maintain compost bins, weed, water, and harvest produce. No gardening experience needed - just show up in clothing you will be comfortable getting dirty in! Location: The VCPA Learning Garden is located near the Mosholu Avenue...
Summer Edition: Water Chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake. August Projects: water chestnut removal on Van Cortlandt Lake through mid-month, then phragmites and floodplain restoration. When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Note: no event on 6/10) Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House (meet at south entrance) What to bring: Clothes that can get wet and...
Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Learning Garden...
Summer Adventures in the Sun The Bronx Arts Ensemble woodwind quintet presents “Summer Adventures in the Sun,” a program filled with pieces that evoke the spirit of summer, ranging from the lively energy of water activities and dance to celebrations with friends and family. This concert will transport you to the ocean, introduce you to...
Join us for forest restoration work along the cross-country trail. July is peak growing season — we'll be removing invasive species and working on trail-adjacent restoration. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Park — Cross...
Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. September heralds the beginning of autumn as we say farewell to summer. Fall bird migration is underway, and Van Cortlandt Park is an important stopover for migrating birds and provides critical breeding habitat. Raptors, warblers, thrushes, sparrows,...
