Art, history and more: 5 things to do in Riverdale area this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this lineup of local events. 

Sunday Market

Riverdale Y is hosting a Sunday Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Gabriel's, 3407 Netherland Avenue. New and returning vendors will be selling at the market. For more information visit RiverdaleY.org 

Family Art Project: 'Blossom up your Garden Flag'

Wave Hill invites you to make your own pigments with flowers like yellow marigolds and crimson hibiscus. Then, grab your brush and use the paint you made to create decorative garden flags. The two-day event is on July 4 and July 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wave Hill house. Followed by a storytime program for families in the Gund Theater at 11:30 a.m.

No registration is required, for more information visit wavehill.org. 

Summer Nature Lab

The Hudson River Museum invites you to a family science workshop to examine water from vernal ponds, build a model plant cell, and explore specimens both large and small. Get up close with the season’s hidden wonders and uncover the thriving ecosystems all around us.

The event takes place in the Greene Education Center and is free with general admission tickets. It takes place every Saturday and Sunday in July — with an exception for July 4 — from noon to 4 p.m. To buy tickets and for more information visit hrm.org. 

Historic New York

Van Cortlandt Park invites you to discover the city’s storied past with Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people and communities that have shaped the city and parks. Learn more about the battles and events at Van Cortlandt Park which impacted the American Revolution. Sunday, July 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. This is a free program and no registration is required. For more information visit nycgovparks.org. 

Volunteer at Ewen Park

Volunteer with Stewards of Ewen Park to do a general cleanup, plant, weed, water, spread mulch, and much more at Ewen Park on Sunday, July 5. The meeting place will be at the Ewen Park Dog Run from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information visit nycgovparks.org or contact masonjenkins100@yahoo.com.