• 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 garden at W. 261st and Broadway. RSVP Now.

  • 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 Brazilian music. Estelle Walkin is a teaching artist with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. This cultural enrichment event is fun for the whole family- parents and...

  • 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 to eat dinner before the show. From 5 pm, delicious food will be available for sale from Voila Afrique. (First come-first served.) The ceremony will...

  • 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 Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce Games And more! With a Special Ceremony to induct Van Cortlandt Park's woodlands into the prestigious Old-Growth...

  • 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 sharing with everyone. Walk will meet in front of Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Space is limited. Advance Registration is Required. What to expect in July:...

  • 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 spend time reflecting on what food means to them before creating a small art piece. We will also have seed packets and seedlings for participants...

  • 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 and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.

  • 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 porcelain berry. Your efforts will create space for native plants to thrive and support long-term forest health. 📅 When: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM...

  • Family Fridays in the Garden

    Family Fridays in the Garden

    Due to the extreme heat, Family Fridays for July 25 has been canceled.   Are you ready for some family gardening fun? Come dig for compost critters, water the plants, explore nature, harvest some veggies, and more at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance's Education Garden! This is a FREE drop-in program. For children ages 2 to 11...

  • Bronx Arts Ensemble’s SummerMusic

    JULY 12 at 3pm Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn Pop and R&B Favorites from the 50s-80s with the Odane Whilby Band A delightful lineup of oldies, pop, and R&B hits that appeal to all ages with the Odane Whilby Band.