Monday, September 28, 2026

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• September 30, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Woodlawn Wednesday: Forest Restoration


September 30 @ 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 30, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  Bocce Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event


September 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Bocce Courts at Indian Field Volunteer Event

Join VCPA and Women of Woodlawn as we clean up the Bocce Courts to get ready for Family Fun Day activities. Volunteers are needed to do some weeding and general clean up to make sure that our Bocce Courts are ready for our Family Fun Day! Volunteers will meet up at the Bocce Courts inside...

• September 30, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Youth Run Farm Stand


September 30 @ 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.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• October 1, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Trail Work Thursdays


October 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Trail Work Thursdays

Help Maintain the Trails that Keep the Park Connected Be part of the community crew that cares for Van Cortlandt Park’s trails! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or trying trail work for the first time, your effort makes a real difference in keeping these paths accessible and safe. 📍 Meeting Details: Location: Location: VCPA Learning...

Friday, October 2, 2026

• October 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Forest Fridays


October 2 @ 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:...

• October 2, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2


October 2 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2

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...

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• October 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Woodlawn Family Fun Day


October 3 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Woodlawn Family Fun Day

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association Present Woodlawn Family Fun Day. An afternoon of fun featuring: Shannon & John: Celtic and Americana Music Duo Face Painting NYRR on the Move Urban Park Rangers Woodland Family Walks Nature Crafts Bocce And more! RSVP Now.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

• October 4, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Birding with NYC Bird Alliance


October 4 @ 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...

• October 4, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am

  Van Cortlandt Nature Group


October 4 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am EDT

Van Cortlandt Nature Group

Take a slow walk in the park and learn about local flora and fauna with naturalist Debbi Dolan. Signs of fall are all around us. Fall migrant warblers have been coming through, and the raptors are crossing the skies of Van Cortlandt Park. Soon the winter residents will be coming in like the white throated...

• October 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

  Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2


October 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2

Hosted by New York Road Runners. Perfect for both new and experienced runners, this fun three-event series is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and experience the thrill of cross country! Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–18 of all abilities.