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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories!
Category: Education, Concerts
Free!
41st Independence Day Celebration
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens , Astoria Pool Terrace (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Astoria Park Great Lawn
Fireworks to begin at sundown
Category: Concerts, It's My Park, Waterfront
Free!
Event
Friday, June 27, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Durieux
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, June 28, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring 1 2 3 Andrés
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kes
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show
Category: Concerts
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Kes
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Trinidadian soca group returns to Central Park after last year’s sell-out show
Category: Concerts
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Loboko
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring April Armstrong
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Theater, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 11, 2025
Chris Tomlin: Worship Under the Stars
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Christian praise leader with decades of chart-topping anthems
Category: Concerts
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents spirited jazz concerts in West Harlem Piers.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Concert: Son Del Monte led by Manuel Rivera
at Amphitheater (in Al Quiñones Playground), Bronx
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join Son Del Monte led by veteran timbalero and bandleader Manuel Rivera for a night of classic salsa with a fresh twist! In partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Arts, Culture & Fun Series, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Spanglish Fly
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents live music on the Pier.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Birds of a Feather
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 19, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience rollicking time-honored maritime songs in a majestic greek revival building that served as a dormitory for sailors 1844-1976.
Category: Concerts, Accessible Activities
Free!
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Category: Concerts, Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience rollicking time-honored maritime songs in a majestic greek revival building that served as a dormitory for sailors 1844-1976.
Category: Concerts, Accessible Activities
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Slavic Soul Party!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Sounds
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents live music on the Pier.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series featuring Michael & the Rockness Monsters
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 p.m.
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 25, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Autumn Jones
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Vinyl Nights
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
A vibrant, inclusive dance party and celebration of everything New York, featuring live vinyl DJs spinning vintage tunes.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Waterfront
Free!
The Saw Doctors
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Legendary Irish rock band The Saw Doctors return to SummerStage after a sold out show last season
Category: Concerts
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This summer celebration originated in Oaxaca City, Mexico, where representatives of the eight regions of Oaxaca gather together wearing traditional costumes to dance, sing, and give gifts to the crowd; creating strong bonds between the different regions.
Category: Concerts, Dance, Festivals
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays featuring Grupo Rebolú
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
The Head and the Heart: Aperture Tour
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Indie-folk mainstays with hits for days
Category: Concerts
Friday, August 1, 2025
Jacob Collier: Djesse World Tour
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Musical savant and orchestrator showcases his unconventional style
Category: Concerts
Saturday, August 2, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 9, 2025
RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
at 96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association.
Category: Concerts, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph Ellison Plaza, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Category: Concerts
Free!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Category: Concerts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Concerts, Festivals, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Kids
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Led by the Folk Music Society of New York, this program offers a great opportunity to experience authentic, time-honored maritime songs in an appropriately historic setting.
Category: Concerts, Art, Best for Kids, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Kids
Sea Shanty Sessions
at The Noble Maritime Collection
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience rollicking time-honored maritime songs in a majestic greek revival building that served as a dormitory for sailors 1844-1976.
Category: Concerts, Accessible Activities
Free!
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