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SUMMARY:Pinkster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, Van Cortlandt House Museum and Kingsbridge Historical Society. \n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pinkster at this year’s Pinkster Festival hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance\, Van Cortlandt House Museum\, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. \nJoin us on the picturesque lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum for a day filled with vibrant festivities\, live music\, engaging performances\, and immersive experiences. \n12PM Tours \n1PM Live Music \n2PM Storytelling \n3PM The Story of Pinkster \n4PM Libations at the Enslaved African Burial Ground \n\nChief Baba Neil Clarke\, Master Percussionist \nThe Pinkster Players \nApril Armstrong\, Master Storyteller \nTijay Mohammed\, Artist \n\nPLUS: Food for sale! Art-Making! \nRSVP NOW \nWHAT IS PINKSTER? \nOnce a major holiday in 17th century New York\, Pinkster is the Dutch name for the Christian event of Pentecost. \nFor enslaved and free people of African descent\, Pinkster morphed into a unique holiday that incorporated African rituals\, traditions\, and pride. It is considered New York’s first African American holiday! \nTo learn more about Pinkster watch this video of captivating discussion with local historians\, Lavada Nahon and Chief Baba Neil Clarke\, as they unravel the significance of Pinkster\, exploring its cultural\, social\, and historical importance. \nSupported by: \nNYC Councilmember Eric Dinowitz\nNYC Department of Cultural Affairs\nNYC Department of Youth and Community Development\nNYS Council on the Arts \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. \nThis event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/pinkster-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Music and Dance workshops with Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe in Van Cortlandt Park. \nSaturdays May\, 9\, June 6 and August 22 from 2-4pm \nFollowing their inspiring Caribeando performance at the Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture last May\, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe is offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park for the Bronx community. \nThe Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba\, Plena\, Guaracha\, Cha-cha-cha\, Merengue\, and more. All ages\, abilities\, and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms\, steps\, call-and-response interactions\, and shared community joy. \nWorkshop will be held next to the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground behind the Tennis Courts. \nParking is available in the Van Cortlandt Golf Lot. No driving inside the park allowed. \nRSVP Now. \nThis series is sponsored by The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program. \nThis series is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/caribeando-community-music-and-dance-workshops-4/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \n\n\n\n\nSpring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging\, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along with cherry trees\, dogwoods\, redbud trees. The dawn chorus is well underway\, and birds are busy collecting nesting material. \nRSVP Now. \nTaking precautions against tick bite is recommended – socks over pants\, and you may want to use insect repellent. Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. \nWalk meets in the parking lot of the Riverdale Stables.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/van-cortlandt-nature-group-walk-9/
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
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SUMMARY:Springtime Shindig 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails • Lite Bites • Dessert\nMusic • Picturesque Setting • Raffle\nHONOREES\nBetty Campbell-Adams Award\nChristopher Rizzo of Carter\, Ledyard & Milburn\, LLP\nLyman Casey Spitzer\, Attorney\nNYC Parks current and past leadership\nFor facilitating VCPA’s license agreement with NYC Parks\, recognizing Van Cortlandt Park Alliance as its official partner.  \nCultivating the Bronx Award\nRiverdale Main Streets Alliance\nFor their stalwart support and stewardship of the park. \nVisit our Shindig Page to purchase tickets.
URL:https://vancortlandt.org/event/springtime-shindig-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Van Cortlandt Nature Group
DESCRIPTION:Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. \n\n\n\n\nSpring is off to a glorious beginning. Wildflowers are emerging\, and the warblers are coming in! Tree swallows are visiting the Vault Hill and Tibbett Meadows. Tulip trees and crabapples will be in flower in May along with cherry trees\, dogwoods\, redbud trees. The dawn chorus is well underway\, and birds are busy collecting nesting material. \nRSVP Now. \nTaking precautions against tick bite is recommended – socks over pants\, and you may want to use insect repellent. Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. \nWalk meets in front of the Nature Center.
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