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  • A man in a white outfit with a orange scarf around his waist teaching people to dance on the lawn

    Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion

    Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed...

  • A man in a VCPA hat getting ready to throw a Bocce Ball with two people looking on

    Bocce Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event

    Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we clean up the Bocce Courts to get ready for Family Fun Day activities. Volunteers are needed to do some weeding and general clean up to make sure that our Bocce Courts are ready for our Family Fun Day! Volunteers will meet up at the Bocce Courts inside the park off of Van Cortlandt Park East just north of E. 233rd. All tools and gloves will be provided. RSVP Now.

  • People standing on a inclined trail holding tools and smiling with trees in the background

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Trail Work Thursdays

    Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail work for the first time, your effort makes a real difference in keeping these paths accessible and safe. 📍 Meeting Details: Location: Location: VCPA Learning Garden Time: 9:00 AM arrival — we begin hiking to the site promptly at 9:15 AM 🛠️ What We’ll Be Doing: • Clearing debris, branches, and overgrowth • Closing “desire lines” (unofficial paths) to protect habitats • Ensuring trail safety and erosion control • Learning...

  • Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2

    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 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1995, 2000, 2007, 2017 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September...

  • A lime green background with colorful text about Woodlawn Family Fun Day with flags and trees.

    Woodlawn Family Fun Day

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day. An afternoon of fun featuring: Shannon & John: Celtic and Americana Music Duo Face Painting NYRR on the Move Urban Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce And more! RSVP Now.

  • A female (left) and male wood duck swimming through water with leaves floating.

    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...

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

    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.

  • A female (left) and male wood duck swimming through water with leaves floating.

    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...

  • 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 Van Cortlandt Lake in summer; phragmites control and planting native willows and shrubs in fall. When: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Van Cortlandt Golf House — meet outside the VCPA offices next to the bathrooms Bring: clothes that can get wet and muddy, water bottle, sunscreen. Long sleeves and boots for the phragmites dates. Tools, gloves and training provided. No experience needed. Ages 15+ welcome (minors need waiver)....

  • 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, 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....

  • 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 September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September 25: Movie Postponed due to High Winds October 2: Paddington 2 (2017) Thursday, October...