Monday, September 14, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• September 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Christian Cooper Reading


September 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Christian Cooper Reading

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Presents: CHRISTIAN COOPER Author • TV Host • Birder in conversation with Lili Taylor Author • Actress • Birder Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7pm to 9pm P&T Knitwear Books and Podcast 180 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 Doors open at 6:45pm 7pm: Reading and Q&A 8pm: Book Signing Wine &...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• September 16, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration


September 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration

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. You might: Remove Invasive Species: Tackle harmful plants like multiflora rose, bush honeysuckle, bittersweet, and Japanese angelica tree that threaten our native biodiversity. Maintain Trails:...

• September 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Youth Run Farm Stand


September 16 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

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 8 to October 28 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.

• September 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

  Yoga at the Farmstand


September 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Yoga at the Farmstand

Take a pause from your day and join us for an accessible, beginner-friendly yoga practice at the youth run farmstand. Yoga at the Market • Curated by Timothy Lewis Wednesdays: September 9 & 16 5:30 to 6:30 PM • FREE! This class is designed to meet you where you are, with a combination of gentle...

Thursday, September 17, 2026

• September 17, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Trail Work Thursdays


September 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Trail Work Thursdays

Be a part of the community effort to care for the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Upcoming Activities Include: Clearing debris and overgrowth Ensuring trail safety and accessibility Maintenance on structures that mitigate erosion and improve access. What to Bring: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing Closed-toed shoes Water and a snack Meeting Details: Location: VCPA Learning Garden...

Friday, September 18, 2026

• September 18, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Forest Fridays


September 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Forest Fridays

Join us for forest restoration work at a new work location. Your work opens the forest floor for native wildflowers, oak seedlings, and the understory waiting underneath. When: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM New Location: Van Cortlandt Park — meeting at the Classic Playground on the southern end of the park. What to bring:...

• September 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  Starlight Cinema: Best in Show


September 18 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Starlight Cinema: Best in Show

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Four-Legged Friends FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Friday Nights Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:30-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1995, 2000, 2007, 2017 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts September 11: Babe (1995) September 18: Best in Show (2000) September 25: Ratatouille (2007) October 2: Paddington 2 (2017)...

Saturday, September 19, 2026

• September 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion


September 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Concert: Irish Ghanaian Fusion

Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in! RSVP Now. This program is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs...

Sunday, September 20, 2026

• September 20, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Birding with NYC Bird Alliance


September 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Birding with NYC Bird Alliance

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Bird Alliance invite you to join us during 4 weekend mornings of birding in the park this fall. Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. We will look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a...