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  • People standing in waders holding up invasive plants that they removed.

    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...

  • A man in a salmon colored shirt leading a dance class on a lawn

    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,...

  • A graphic about a movie series called Four-Legged Friend with a blue background and stars and characters from the movies with a movie poster for Ratatouille

    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...

  • Two young men with loopers cutting plants in a wired bin.

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days

    Tune-Up Tuesdays – Garden Volunteer Days

    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 and Broadway entrance of the park (past the Northwest playground). Dates: September 8 September 22 October 13 October 27 November 10 November 24 Time: 10 am - 1 pm. RSVP Now. Volunteers must be 18 and older. Groups of 5+ must register as a unit via email to gardening@vancortlandt.org.

  • Photos from left to right: a man playing drums in front of colorful wood beams, a colorful chalk drawing and a photo of a man in a colorful blazer

    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...

  • Two young ladies in bright yellow shirts using screens to make paper with two other women looking on.

    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...

  • A cute graphic of a dog dressed as a ghost, a ghost with a hat and a cat over a peach background with text about a Halloween event

    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...

  • A grove with trees with fall colors and people standing inside it

    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 Day Ceremony in Van Cortlandt Park. Volunteer Tasks: Raking Leaves: Gather and rake leaves to keep the grove tidy. Picking Up Sticks: Collect sticks and...

  • A group of air force personnel holding flags in a park.

    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 include: - Procession and posting of the American Flag - Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem - Remarks by...

  • A group of young people runing across a green grassy field with a hill of trees in the background.

    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.