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  • An image with cartoon trees and a blue sky with information about an Afterschool EcoHike

    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...

  • A wooden boardwalk in the woods.
    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...

  • An orchestra on a stage outdoors with an audience there is a purple curtain behind the stage on displays in green that say Concerts in the Parks NY Phil

    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. 

  • A path leading to a flower garden in a park.

    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...

  • A woman dressed in black teaching a crowd of people how to dance on a lawn.

    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...

  • A green background with trees and colorful banners and information about a Family Fun Day Event.

    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...

  • A woodpecker (black bird with red head) on a tree trunk

    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...

  • In green text "food Collage workshop" with a picture of a collage of images.

    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...

  • A light orange background with a green basket with vegetables and black and green text about a Youth Run Farmstand.
    Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 9 to October 29 Train Park (Gale Place...

  • Two men standing in the forest holding up handfuls of plants that they have removed.
    Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    Due to the extreme heat, Forest Friday for July 25 has been canceled.   Help restore Van Cortlandt Park’s vital northwest forest by removing invasive plants like multiflora rose, bittersweet, and...