Summer on the Hudson : NYC Parks (2024)

Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Twelfth Night

atSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
This lush production pulls on the heart strings when a young woman is shipwrecked on a strange land and must disguise herself as a man to survive. It’s a story of loss, identity, and finally, love hard won.

Field House Pilates

at102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles. Bring your own mat.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks

atGeneral Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas leads a dance workshop for all ages and abilities with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Michael of Michael and the Rockness Monsters

atHippo Playground (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

3:30 p.m.–4:30 a.m.
Free Summer Concerts at Hippo Playground in Riverside Park!
Free!

Must See
Event

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

atThe 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show - Little Women (2019)

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

8:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Settle in for a movie night on the Pier! Open captioned.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer

at71st 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, non-competitive environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate moving in strong and creative ways. All fun. All welcome
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at145th 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Movies on the Waterfront - Creed (2015)

at145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Settle in for a movie night on the waterfront at 145th St Lawn. Open captioned.
Free!

Dance Fitness

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: OperaCades!

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Opera on Tap brings a family-friendly, immersive opera experience to Pier I with performances, games, and other amusem*nts.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

atSoldiers' 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through

atParkour Park (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

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!

Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam

atSakura Park,Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Artist and illustrator Ish*ta Jain hosts a drawing event at Riverside Park.
Free!

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

atRalph Ellison Plaza,Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Bodyweight Blast

at102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Field House Pilates

at102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for Mat Pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles. Bring your own mat.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks

atGeneral Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas leads a dance workshop for all ages and abilities with a focus on seniors.
Free!

Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Mil's Trills

atHippo Playground (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Free Summer Concerts at Hippo Playground in Riverside Park!
Free!

Best For
Kids

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

atThe 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer

at71st 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, non-competitive environment.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Celebrate moving in strong and creative ways. All fun. All welcome
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at145th 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!

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

at145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Settle in for a movie night on the waterfront at 145th St Lawn. Open captioned.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour featuring Nathan Farrell

at125th 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!

Riverside Park Birding Club

at116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park. Learn and build a birding community.
Free!

Dance Fitness

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: OperaCades!

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Opera on Tap brings a family-friendly, immersive opera experience to Pier I with performances, games, and other amusem*nts.
Free!

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

atRalph Ellison Plaza,Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Bodyweight Blast

at102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!

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

atThe 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!

Films on the Green: Ride Above (Tempête)

at116th Street Overlook (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free outdoor screening of French movie 'Ride Above' (Tempête) on Wednesday, September 4 at Riverside Park (116th St Overlook).
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Body Roll

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at145th 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game winner receives a prize.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Summer on the Hudson: Trivia Night!

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

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

Dance Fitness

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation

atOn the Pier (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It’s the latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair

atPier 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 food and merchandise vendors, and more!
Free!

Best For
Kids

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

atRalph Ellison Plaza,Manhattan

2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Free!

Bodyweight Blast

at102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park),Manhattan

8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!

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

atThe 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Body Roll

atPier I (in Riverside Park South),Manhattan

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Free!

Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga

at145th 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!

Summer on the Hudson: Bingo!

at125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers),Manhattan

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game winner receives a prize.
Free!

Best For
Kids