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  • A woman wearing a turban leaning against a tree.

    What is Pinkster?

    Learn about the lives of African Americans in 17th- and 18th-century Dutch New York and the celebration of Pinkster, a Dutch and African American holiday celebrated in New York and New Jersey.

  • A group of people wearing face masks in a wooded area.

    Family Fun Hikes

    Family Fun Hikes
    Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United States

    Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a VCPA educator! Both easy hikes include a hands-on activity and goody bags for all participants!

  • A woman in an old fashioned dress smiling in front of a fireplace.

    Celebrating Pinkster!

    What would a Pinkster celebration look like? Enslaved Africans in 17th- and 18th-century New York used the festival as a way to reconnect with family and resist the erasure of their West African cultures.

  • A group of people with face masks working in a garden.

    Spring Garden Volunteer Day

    VCPA wants to welcome volunteers back to our garden for our first volunteer day of the 2021 season.

  • Juneteenth commemoration of the african burial ground.

    Juneteenth Ceremony

    On Juneteenth, in gratitude for the sacrifice of the African Ancestors who built what is now Van Cortlandt Park, the African Burial Ground in the park will be consecrated. 

  • A child is cutting a leaf with scissors in the woods.

    Family Fun Hike

    Father's Day Weekend Hike! Grab your magnifying glass and hiking shoes as we venture out for a fun-filled bug hunt with dad in Woodlawn! Get your tickets now.

  • An old photograph of a woman standing in front of a house.

    Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP – Virtual

    Join us for a virtual presentation of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the presentation.

  • Lawn Party!

    Honoring Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation with the Betty Campbell-Adams Park Hero Award. Featuring: Mingling in the Park! Goats! Lawn Games!

  • A bird flies away from a branch with berries on it.

    Birdwalks with NYC Audubon

    Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
    Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, Bronx

    VCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.