events

Given that the snow has melted and our streets and sidewalks are in dire need of cleaning, we are hosting a large volunteer cleanup event on Saturday, March 28, at 10:00am sharp.

The New York City Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting the Fordham Out of the Darkness walk. The Out of the Darkness Walks are about raising crucial funds and creating a safe space for those impacted by suicide. At the event there will be an area to share messages of hope and remembrance as well as share beads reflective of once experience with suicide.

Text your best friend, text your neighbor, text your babysitter… because the RMSA Comedy Night is back and better than ever!

In this sensory friendly program, enjoy engaging activities, explore the Sea Bird Aviary before it opens to the public, and meet an animal visitor in a zoo classroom.

Get your hands messy making candles while munching on tacos, sipping on cocktails and chilling after work vibes every month!

Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they'd like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, and this event is a perfect way to introduce kids to the sport.

Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe.

Free and open to the publicBooks • Art • Zines • Prints • Photography • Illustration • Tattoo Art • Poetry • Book making • Children Book • Sculptors •l anguage artist and More. Live conversations with artists and authors. Community vendors and creative exchange.

Get your hands messy making candles while munching on tacos, sipping on cocktails and chilling after work vibes every month!

An amazing annual tradition hosted by one of our closest community partners, the Riverdale Y 5K & Fun Run is composed of a timed 5K run for individual runners, an untimed 1K family-friendly fun run/walk, and a post-race celebration with activities, games, and fun.

The biggest (and best!) party of the year returns on Sunday, May 17 from 12:00-4:00pm... mark your calendars as you won't want to miss this!

The Riverdale Main Streets Alliance is honored to announce that we will be receiving the "Cultivating The Bronx" Award at the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s annual Springtime Shindig on May 27.