Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - Fall Fun Begins!


Youth Run Farm Stand
Wednesdays through October 25, from 2-7pm
Our Youth Run Farmstand is back! Featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices,
we accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash & Credit/Debit.
Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue)

 

Birding with NYC Audubon
Saturdays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30 - 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.
Meet at the Nature Center.

Honoring Our Enslaved African Ancestors
Saturday, September 9 - 1-3pm
Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors who are interred in the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds in Van Cortlandt Park.
Held near the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds.

 

Starlight Cinema: Star Wars

Friday, September 22
FREE!
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground

7:15’ish • Movies Begin at Last Light
6 pm • Music of 1977
6 pm • Movie-themed Crafts

Visit our Movie page for more details.

 

Family Fun Day

Saturday, September 23 from 1-4pm
Join VCPA and the Women of Woodlawn for family fun activities in Indian Field:
- Live Music: Divi Roxx Kids
- Face Painting
- NYC DOT Helmet Giveaway (while supplies last)
- Woodland Family Walks
- Nature Crafts
- Bocce
- Games
- And more!

RSVP Suggested.

 

NYRR Free Youth Running Event in Van Cortlandt Park

Sunday, October 1

Introduce young runners in the family to the magic of cross country with Rising New York Road Runners’ FREE youth running event. Registration is open to participants of all abilities ages 2 to 18. Every finisher will earn a New Balance souvenir, so learn more (including the start time and distance details) and register here today!

 

Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park

Hike-toberfest 2023
Saturday, October 21
Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.

 

Make a Donation
The park is really big. Our staff is really small. Only with your help can we grow our capacity, hire more staff, and take on projects to improve Van Cortlandt Park… for YOU!  Please consider a gift to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance today.

VCPA Merch Shop!
Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance!

 

Become a Member
Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!

Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org

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