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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from April 4, 2025 to December 6, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025

Oct13

Summer on the Hudson: Huellas De Vida (Bilingual Horticulture Tour and Planting Event)

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

12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Ven a celebrar la vida, fomentar conexiones con la naturaleza y honrar los ecosistemas que nos sustentan/ Foster connections with nature on this guided bilingual horticulture tour.
Free!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Oct15

Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing

at 119th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Lori Klamner.
Free!

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Oct18

Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade

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

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park!
Free!

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Oct19

Fall 2025 Overlook Concerts

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

2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Community concerts featuring jazz, blues, and more.
Free!

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Oct19

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!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Oct25

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!

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Oct26

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!

Friday, October 31, 2025

Oct31

Hippo Playground Halloween Parade

at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location
, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park)Manhattan

3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Free!

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Kids

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Nov29

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!

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 6

Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson

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

4:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!

Best For
Kids

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