NYC Parks Events Calendar
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.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
HRPK's River Project Wetlab Look-ins
at Hudson River Park's Pier 40, Manhattan 

3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn more about fascinating local wildlife including oyster toadfish, lined seahorses, and blue crabs.
Category: Education, Nature, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!
Hudson RiverKids
at Hudson River Park's Pier 25, Manhattan
, Hudson River Park's Pier 63

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Sing and dance your way through the week with our friends at Hudson RiverKids! This free family-friendly series brings together interactive activities and live entertainment.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Art, Fitness, Best for Kids, Free Summer Concerts
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks
at Lawn at 133rd and Marginal Streets (in West Harlem Piers)
6:00 p.m.–7:00 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.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Dance, Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors, Accessible Activities
Free!
Friday, August 12, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: 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.
Category: Games, Waterfront
Free!
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Summer on the Husdon: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at W 72nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Category: History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC's fun dance fitness classes! Colorful outfits are encouraged!
Category: Dance, Fitness, Waterfront, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at On 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!
Category: Education, Waterfront, Fishing, Wildlife
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Enjoy fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun!
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids, Waterfront
Free!
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Summer on the Husdon: Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Category: History, Tours, Waterfront
Free!