Summer on the Hudson

Summer on the Hudson is NYC Parks' annual outdoor arts and culture festival that takes place in Riverside Park from 59th Street to 153rd Street. With a mix of music concerts, dance performances, movies under the stars, DJ dance parties, kids shows, special events, wellness activities, and more there is something for everyone! All programs and events are free to the public and registration is not required unless specifically stated in event information.

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Summer on the Hudson Events

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from April 26, 2025 to December 6, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Aug20

Hippo Playground Summer Concerts

at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug20

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Aug20

Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - Bend it Like Beckham (2002)

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

8:30 p.m.10:45 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier!
Free!

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Aug21

Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer

at 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help children 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-confidence in a fun, noncompetitive environment.
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug21

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Aug21

Summer on the Hudson: Movies on the Waterfront - Love & Basketball (2000)

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park!
Free!

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Aug23

Strength & Cardio Fun!

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Free!

Aug23

Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House

at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail history of Manhattan’s West Side.
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug23

Dance Fitness

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!

Aug23

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.
Free!

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Aug24

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Free!

Aug24

Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through

at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week Sunday Summer Series to learn the basics of parkour. Have a blast while getting strong!
Free!

Aug24

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

at Ralph Ellison PlazaManhattan

2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Aug26

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Aug27

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop

at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Aug27

Hippo Playground Summer Concerts

at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Aug27

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Aug28

Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer

at 71st Street Soccer Field and Basketball Courts (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help children 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-confidence in a fun, noncompetitive environment.
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug28

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Aug28

Summer on the Hudson: Movies on the Waterfront - Audience Choice!

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park!
Free!

Friday, August 29, 2025

Aug29

Summer on the Hudson: Friday Night Jams featuring Danielle Martin

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.
Free!

Aug29

Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Comedy Club

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Join host Nat Townsen (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon) and some of New York’s most exciting comedians for a hilarious evening on Pier I.
Free!

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Aug30

Riverside Park Birding Club

at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free!

Must See
Event
Aug30

Strength & Cardio Fun!

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Free!

Aug30

Dance Fitness

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!

Aug30

Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam

at Sakura ParkManhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain!
Free!

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Aug31

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

8:00 a.m.9:30 a.m.
Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Free!

Aug31

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

at Ralph Ellison PlazaManhattan

2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sep 2

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Sep 3

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Sep 4

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA!
Free!

Sep 4

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Friday, September 5, 2025

Sep 5

Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Sep 5

Summer on the Hudson: Trivia!

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Free!

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sep 6

Strength & Cardio Fun!

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Free!

Sep 6

Dance Fitness

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!

Sep 6

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
Free!

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sep 7

Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids
Sep 7

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

at Ralph Ellison PlazaManhattan

2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Sep 9

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Sep10

Summer on the Hudson: Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun

at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Sep11

Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA!
Free!

Sep11

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice.
Free!

Friday, September 12, 2025

Sep12

Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
BYO food & beverages to this free to enter B-I-NG-O night. Each game winner receives a prize.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Sep12

Summer on the Hudson: Birding Walk

at 120th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly bird walk in partnership with NYC Bird Alliance.
Free!

Sep12

Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Walkers

at The Getaway 151 (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Explore the northernmost part of the Park with our summer walking group led by Conservancy staff.
Free!

Sep12

Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night

at Pier I (in Riverside Park South)Manhattan

7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners!
Free!

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sep13

Strength & Cardio Fun!

at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate.
Free!

Sep13

Dance Fitness

at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers)Manhattan

11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park! This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Free!

Sep13

Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers

at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 a.m.
Arts and crafts, storytelling, and nature-focused workshops for kids!
Free!

Best For
Kids

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