Movies Under the Stars

Wednesdays, May 3 and 7. Movies start at dusk (~8pm)

Presented by Council Member Eric Dinowitz and NYC Parks. 

5/3: Minions: The Rise of Gru*

5/17: DC League of Super Pets*
Movies shown at Indian Field.

Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park East and E. 233rd.

*All movies subject to change!

Pinkster Festival

Saturday May 6 - 12pm to 4pm

It’s Pinkster time! Join us for this centuries-old spring festival, a celebration of African cultural traditions. With live music, storytelling, and interpretive vignettes by Pinkster experts Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Lavada Nahon, April Armstrong, and friends. Community art project with Tijay Mohammed, artist and creator of the Baobab: Tree of Life installation. 

African food for sale by Voilà Afrique.

Presented by Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Kingsbridge Historical Society. 

Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn

More info here.

 

Spring Wreath Workshop

Saturday, May 13 - Starts promptly at 1:30pm

Together we’ll take a short hike in the woodlands and harvest vines to use as a wreath base. Back at the garden, using a mix of natural and other materials, you’ll decorate your seasonal wreath, perfect for welcoming the sunny summer months ahead. 

For kids age 12+ and adults

Tickets

Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.

 

DIY Fairy Garden Workshop

Saturday, May 20 - Starts promptly at 1:30pm

Fairy gardens are a fun and imaginative way to get your child digging, learning to garden, and playing outside. In this workshop a child and an accompanying adult will create a fairy garden to take home. All materials will be provided, including plants and decorations. 

For kids age 5+ with an adult

Tickets

Meet at VCPA Garden & Compost Site.

 

Birding with NYC Audubon

Saturdays - Meet at 9am

Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will be led by a New York City Audubon guide.

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There’s still time to join us at the Springtime Shindig!

Thursday, May 11 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm

VCPA’s annual fundraiser to support education, restoration, research, and community stewardship programs in Van Cortlandt Park.

Honoring Courts of Dreams Junior Board and the Friendly Fridge BX.

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