• Spring Tea

    New Date: Please note we are moving to Sunday, 6/1 due to the weather forecast for Saturday. Tea Culture & Arts and Bronx River Art Center are joining us for...

  • Afterschool EcoHike

    Children in grades K-5 and their parents/guardians will take a walk, learn about local plants, and explore nature in VCP! In this free guided hike, families will hit the trails...

  • 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...

  • NY Philharmonic Concert in VCP

    THE PHIL IS BACK!!! And, as always, it is FREE for all to enjoy. Pack a picnic, BYOB (bring your own blanket), and get ready for a lovely evening on the Parade Ground. 

  • 261st Street Garden Volunteer Event

    Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Alliance we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park. We will provide gloves and tools. Meet at the...

  • Barefoot Dancing with Estelle Walkin

    Kick off your shoes and learn to dance Samba on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with Estelle Walkin featuring Escalante Amaru (Music Medicine) who will be playing...

  • CANCELLED- Spring Garden Volunteer Day

    Due to the rainy forecast, this event has been cancelled! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at gardening@vancortlandt.org

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    RAIN OR SHINE! Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Come early...

  • Woodlawn Family Fun Day

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day featuring: Music & Dance: Domincan Arts Collective BioBus: Science Education on Wheels Face Painting Urban...

  • VC Nature Group Walk

    Take a slow walk in the park and learn about our local flora and fauna from naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi has a wealth of knowledge about nature that she enjoys...

  • Art in the Garden: A Food Collage Workshop

    What does food mean to you? How does food relate to your identity? Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage? In this all-ages free workshop, each participant will...