Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories with LINC and more! Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. RSVP Suggested. Join us...
Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow volunteers. Activities: Raking Leaves: Gather and...
Join us in honoring our veterans by cleaning up Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park. We’re hosting two volunteer events to ensure the grove is beautifully prepared for Veterans Day celebrations. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow volunteers. Activities: Raking Leaves: Gather and...
Join Van Cortlandt House Museum and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an afternoon that brings together history, music, and flavor. This unique program highlights the significant ties between early New York and the Caribbean and Latin America. The afternoon begins with a teaching musical performance by Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe, who will share the rhythms, traditions,...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance & Bronx Community Board 8 Veterans Day Ceremony Memorial Grove • Van Cortlandt Park Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 12 PM This year, the program will include: Procession and posting of the American Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and singing of the National Anthem Remarks by local War Veterans Remarks by local...
Help restore the beautiful woodlands of Van Cortlandt Park’s east side! Join us for Woodlawn Wednesdays, where volunteers like you play a vital role in preserving this important urban ecosystem....
Spend your Saturday morning hiking with us in the beautiful Van Cortlandt Park! Explore the Northwest Woods with a VCPA staff member learning about the nature around you and the...
Tuesday, November 11 at 2pm meets in Riverdale Stables parking lot Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Debbi...
Please note: Forest Friday on December 19th, 2025 has been canceled due to high winds. Remove invasive species from the Northwest Forest. Promote biodiversity, protect young trees, and maintain trails....
Come join us for a free garden family event to celebrate a wonderful harvest season! Festivities will include: Leaf Crunching and Composting with Bronx Green-Up Children’s Crafts and Activities Garlic Planting with New York...
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents a writing workshop led by poet and Bronx byproduct David Mills. Drawing inspiration from a historic Van Cortlandt family will, participants will engage in a...
Kids head to the scenic trails for a fun cross country event with our friends at NYRR! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants of all abilities...
