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  • July 2024

  • Sat 13
    People in a rowboat removing a plant from the surface of a pond.

    CANCELED- City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal

    July 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

    Due to the forecast of thunderstorms tomorrow morning. VCPA is canceling our City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal event.  Stay safe and we hope to see you at a...

  • Sat 13
    4 violins stacked with the Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now logos. Words: Dialogues Saturday, July 13 at 2pm

    New Location! Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composers Now Collaboration: Dialogues

    July 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm EDT

    NEW LOCATION! Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and Composer Now for a FREE collaborative concert in the "Dialogues" series at the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Visit Bronx Arts Ensemble website for...

  • Sat 20
    A group of people in canoes on a body of water.

    Rowboating on the Mill Pond

    July 20, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Rowboating on the Mill Pond

    Village Community Boathouse is back with FREE rowboating on Hester and Piero's Mill Pond.

  • Sat 20
    A woman playing a flute with the words Symbiosis BAE Woodwind Quintet Saturday, July 20 at 2pm

    Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet

    July 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

    A FREE concert called Symbiosis by Bronx Art Ensemble's Woodwind Quintet on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn. Interaction between nature and humans, meditations on animals and the environment, these...

  • Sat 27
    A man holding a guitar with the words Odane Whilby & Band 50s - 80s Pop Hits Saturday july 27 at 2pm

    50s to 80s Pop Hits with Odane Whilby & Band

    July 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

    Come join Bronx Arts Ensemble on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn for an electrifying FREE performance featuring BAE teaching artist Odane Whilby and his band. Get set to sway...

  • August 2024

  • Fri 2
    A man in a long blue sleeve shirt with a backpack using a tool to clear plants from the forest floor.

    Forest Fridays in August

    August 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Forest Fridays

    🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays in August ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden & Compost Site...

  • Sat 3
    3 woman and a man each holding an instruments (cello and 3 violins) with words Respect Extra BAE String Quartet Saturday, August 3 at 2pm

    NEW LOCATION: Respect|Extract BAE String Quartet

    August 3, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

    Due to this weekend's forecast for heavy rains, the concert has been moved to an indoor location: Parish Hall at Christ Church Riverdale 5040 Henry Hudson Parkway East, Bronx, NY 10471...

  • Mon 5
    A woman holding a trash bag with a garbage grabber and a smiley face icon next to a pile of garbage with a sad face icon.

    Monday Morning Clean Ups

    August 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Monday Morning Clean Ups

    Nice weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean...

  • Mon 12
    An image with details about a Fairy Garden Workshop with an image of a fairy garden.

    Fairy Garden Workshop

    August 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Summer Blooms Craft Series

    Monday, August 12th -  10-12 pm Do you believe in magic? Do you believe in fairies and other enchanted creatures? You can invite them into your home with a magical...

  • Wed 14
    A man and a woman standing in the woods.

    Woodlawn Restoration Wednesdays

    August 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Woodlawn Restoration Wednesdays

    Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for fall planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground by the handball courts at 9 AM for a rewarding...

  • Wed 14
    Bernese mountain dog on a leash.

    New Date: Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up

    August 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

    NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an evening of weeding, cleaning and spreading woodchips...

  • Wed 21
    Bernese mountain dog on a leash.

    Canine Court Volunteer Clean Ups

    August 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT New Date: Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up

    Wednesdays 8/21, 8/28 and 9/4 from 4-6pm NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance inside dog runs. Daily maintenance is up to volunteers- like YOU! Join us for an...

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80 Van Cortlandt Park South Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
info@vancortlandt.org
718-601-1460

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718-430-1862

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Van Cortlandt Park: 10:00 P.M.
Playgrounds: Dusk
Allen Shandler Parking Lot: 7:00 P.M.
VC Golf House Parking Lot: 7:00 P.M.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance works in close partnership with the Department of Parks & Recreation to preserve, support, and promote the ecology, recreation, cultural arts, and history of the Park.

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