Disability pride, Caribbean dancing and more: 5 things to do in greater Riverdale this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend in greater Riverdale? Check out these local events and activities.

Disability Community workshop

The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., presents, “Disability Pride, Disability Joy Exists: A Community Art Making Workshop.” Hosted by Accessible Travel NYC, the interactive program welcomes disabled people, families, friends and allies to explore disability as identity, expression and empowerment through art. Participants will create pieces that reflect emotions like pride, joy and hope with colorful materials. 

The program takes place in the Perennial Garden, on Sunday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. until noon. For more information visit nybg.org. 

Garden Highlights Walk

Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a free stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the guide. Each walk is individualized by the guides that lead them. The walk lasts 30 to 45 minutes and is most appropriate for adults or young adults. 

The walks begin at 1 p.m. and take place every Sunday until Aug. 30. For more information visit wavehill.org

Caribbean Dancing in the Park

Hostos Center for the Arts, Juan Usera and the Sambuco Tribe are offering an interactive Caribbean Music and Dance workshop in Van Cortlandt Park on July, 18 at 3 to 5 p.m.

The Caribeando Community Music and Dance Workshop provides an opportunity to learn and practice Caribbean musical and dance traditions rooted in African heritage. Participants will learn Bomba, Plena, Guaracha, Cha-cha-cha, Merengue and more. All ages, abilities and skill levels are welcome to explore the basic rhythms, steps, call-and-response interactions and shared community joy.

'It's my Park' at Ewen Park

The Stewards of Ewen Park invite you to join a general cleanup where you will plant, weed, water, spread mulch, and much more at Ewen Park. Participants will meet at the Ewen Park Dog Run on July 19, at 9:30 a.m. The program lasts until noon. For more information contact masonjenkins100@yahoo.com. 

Artist Tour and Talk

Hudson River Museum invites you to join featured artists Robert Peterson and Ron Tarver for a special talk and gallery tour exploring the history and cultural impact of Black cowboys across the United States in their respective exhibitions. Hear personal perspectives from these Oklahoma-born artists on identity, storytelling, and their creative practices through painting and photography. 

The event takes place on July 19, at 2 p.m. free of cost with purchase of tickets to the museum. For more information visit hrm.org.