Sunday Market
The Riverdale Y Sunday Market
9:00am-2:00pm (come EARLY — the best stuff goes fast!)
at MS/HS 141 (Independence Avenue at West 237th Street)
Our very successful Sunday Market features all natural, organic, and local products on Sundays from 9:00am to 2:00pm at MS/HS 141 on Independence Avenue at West 237th Street.
The Market is now open!
(with limited produce until the harvests begin to come in).
We continue to add new vendors and artisans. Of course we will have our regular favorites of produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, cheese — some fair trade and preservative-free and/or organic.
Some of the vendors that you will be able to purchase goods from:
- Adamah Farm (Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center): Pickles, Kraut, Cheeses, Yogurt, Jams, and USDA-Certified Organic Vegetables
- Bread Alone: Organic, Kosher, Artisan Breads, Pastries, and Pies
- The Cheese Guy/Old World Marketplace: Kosher Artisan Cheeses
- Dines Farms: Pasture-raised meats
- Doc Pickle: Certified Kosher pickles, sauerkraut, olives, and more
- Ilanit: Hand-knitted Luxury Goods
- Jewels By Molly: Limited-edition, one-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry and items from Israel
- luvume: Organic Sugar and Salt Scrubs and Lotion Candles
- Marianna Marwell: Ribbon Leashes
- Migliorelli Farm, LLC: Produce from Dutchess County
- Orchards of Concklin: Farm produce, cider, eggs, baked goods and quiches
- Riverdale Riverfest 2013
- Ronnybrook Dairy: Certified Kosher Dairy Products
- Wright’s Farm: Sustainable produce and baked goods
- Pura Vida Fish
- ...and more to come!
For information on becoming a vendor at the Riverdale Y Sunday Market, or for any other questions regarding the market, contact Market Manager Cynthia Galik at CGalik@RiverdaleY.org.
The Urban Park Rangers will be at the Market on select dates during our Market season, and will discuss one topic on each date:
May 12
ORNITHOLOGY: PARKS ARE FOR THE BIRDS
Birds live all around us, but how much do you know about them? Students use sights and sounds to identify birds and interpret their behavior. Their findings will be documented in a journal that combines drawings, written observations, and data collection/interpretation.
May 19
CONSERVATION: KEEP IT WILD
May 26
BOTANY: PLANT POWER
Through a comprehensive overview of a plant's life cycle, students will learn about the lifegiving role plants play in urban ecosystems and the diversity of our photosynthetic friends.
Jun. 16
ENTOMOLOGY: BUGGIN' OUT
Insects are the most numerous and most misunderstood residents of city parks. Students will explore the life cycle, anatomy, and fascinating adaptations of these invertebrates by creating a journal that combines drawings, written observations, and measurements.
Sept. 15
ECOLOGY: THE WEB OF LIFE
How do hawks, mice, and humans relate? They are all part of a typical food chain in our city parks. Students will learn how living and nonliving elements of the ecosystem interact, and ultimately, how human interactions can impact these delicate relationships.
Sept. 22
URBAN RAPTORS: MASTERS OF THE SKY
Oct. 6
GEOLOGY: ROCK YOUR WORLD
New York has some of the most diverse geological features found within a single city. From the rocky coast of Orchard Beach to the sandy shores of Wolfe's Pond Park, students can walk backwards through the progression of the City's natural history.
Oct. 13
TreesNYC: SOMETHING BIG IS TAKING ROOT
Discover the importance of trees in New York City. Get to know them up close and personal.
Oct. 20
NATIVE AMERICANS: PATHWAYS TO THE PAST
New York wasn't always the bustling metropolis it is now, but it did support thriving communities in the past. Native Americans, like the Lenape, inhabited Manhattan Island and were very adept at living off the land. Come learn all about their history and the relationships they forged with their natural environment.
All events in The Natural Classroom series runs from 11:00am to 12:00pm, and are for children 10 years and under. The events are free, however registration in advance is required, as space is limited to 30 attendees. To register, contact Cynthia Galik at CGalik@RiverdaleY.org.
Fun Events for Kids, sponsored by the Riverdale Y Camping, Family and Youth Services Program
May 5
Teen Travel (Guitar lessons for Teens)
May 12
Summer Stage
May 19
Kulanu (Arts & Crafts)
May 26
Summer Stage
June 2
Teen Travel (Guitar lessons for Teens)
June 9
RYDC
June 16
(Father's Day)
Kulanu (Arts & Crafts)
June 23
RYDC
MUSIC!
May 12
Charlie Schiller & Friends
May 19
Paul Sforza
May 26
Michael Flanagan
June 2
David Solomon
June 9
Steve Oates
Thanks to UJA-Federation of NY, the Market now has funding for Neighborhood Improvement activities — stay tuned for fall special events!
Mission Statement
The Riverdale Y Sunday Market provides fresh, high-quality food grown or produced in the region. This family-friendly seasonal market is a community building gathering place for shopping and socializing, providing activities for children (and their parents) as well as music and fun! The market also fosters a direct connection between local shoppers and the small-scale farmers and food producers which the market champions. The market works to support sustainable agricultural practices. | 
