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Hike-toberfest in Van Cortlandt Park
Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.
All registered hike participants receive a VCPA fanny.
CHOOSE A HIKE!
Long Hike: Up for a Challenge • Starts at 1:30pm
Nature Nerd Hike: Geek Out with a Pro • Starts at 1:30pm
Medium Hike: Take in the Scenery • Starts at 2pm
Trees & Plants Please: Learn Some Botany in the Park • Starts at 2pm
Pathways to the Past Hike: History Tour • Starts at 2:30pm
Family Fun Hike: Bring the Kids • Starts at 2:30pm
Trail Run: Intro to Trail Running • Starts at 3pm *Moderate pace run on the back hills of VCP. Participants must be 13 and up; those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Bike Tour*: Slow and Easy Bike Ride • Starts at 3pm * Bike Ride will be a family-friendly ride up and down the Putnam Greenway.
All Hikes:
- Are led by skilled guide
- Finish at approximately 4pm
- Begin and end at the Van Cortlandt House Museum
- Require onsite check-in. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for your hike.
Oktoberfest from 4pm to 6pm:
- German food by Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten
- Local beer, such as Captain Lawrence Brewing and Alternative Medicine Brewing Company, served in VCPA souvenir mug by the Bronx Beer Hall
- Lloyd’s Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Yard games on the Van Cortlandt House Museum lawn
- Live music with BB and the Polkahaus
- Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for the chance to win terrific prizes!