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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
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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 26, 2025
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!
Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Riverside Park Birding Club
at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free!
Event
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!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: The Powers of Horror and Everlasting
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
The Powers of Horror and Everlasting is a site-specific dance performance featuring an intergenerational cast.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
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.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: The Powers of Horror and Everlasting
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
The Powers of Horror and Everlasting is a site-specific dance performance featuring an intergenerational cast.
Free!
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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!
Summer on the Hudson: SharQui Dance Fitness
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dance to high energy music for fitness benefits at this waterfront workout class!
Free!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Uptown Birding Walks
at West 157th Street and Broadway, Manhattan, NY
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Explore Fort Washington Park on family-friendly birding tours suitable for all ages. Celebrate Black Birders Week in May, and observe the fall migration in October!
Free!
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers!
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Fall 2025 Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Community concerts featuring jazz, blues, and more.
Free!
Event
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.
Free!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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!
Compostapalooza!
at 95th St. Compost Compound (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Conservancy’s work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations, science experiments, and live entertainment!
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Fall 2025 Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Community concerts featuring jazz, blues, and more.
Free!
Event
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.
Free!
Monday, October 13, 2025
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!
Event
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing
at 119th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
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
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
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
Fall 2025 Overlook Concerts
at 116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Community concerts featuring jazz, blues, and more.
Free!
Event
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.
Free!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Riverside Park Birding Club
at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 26, 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.
Free!
Friday, October 31, 2025
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan , 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!
Kids
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Riverside Park Birding Club
at 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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!
Kids
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