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.
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Family Fun Hikes
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesFamily 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!
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.
Spring Garden Volunteer Day
VCPA wants to welcome volunteers back to our garden for our first volunteer day of the 2021 season.
Northwest Playground Spring Crafts
Northwest Playground Broadway and Mosholu Ave., Bronx, NY, United StatesGet outside and get crafty with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance this spring. Join our educator in repurposing old objects into new crafts you get to take home.
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.
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.
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!
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, BronxVCPA 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.
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Join us for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour.
After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
Help us clean up the park after two major weekends- Memorial Day and July 4th! Join us on Tuesday June 1st and Tuesday July 6th to give VCP some much needed TLC.