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Summer on the Hudson is the Parks Department's annual outdoor arts & 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, August 17, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Harlem Dances
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join various local companies for dance performances and lessons of different movement styles.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Come fly a kite at this festival for all ages! Celebrate simple fun with live music and free kite-making for children (kites while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a multi-level class that tones and balances your muscles, aligns your body, and strengthens your core!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, August 25, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Freshen Up Friday
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Quiet Clubbing
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Don headphones and party on the pier with hundreds of all-ages revelers and two live DJs spinning different genres.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a multi-level class that tones and balances your muscles, aligns your body, and strengthens your core!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–2:00 p.m.
Calling children ages 10 and younger! Want something fun to do on a sunny afternoon? Come play giant tic tac toe, hopscotch, jump rope, and more in the park!
Free!
Kids
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer & Pee Wee Basketball
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
All little ones five years old and younger are welcome at this introduction to soccer and basketball clinic.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, September 1, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: #TotallyPublicKaraoke
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Amaze the crowd when you rock the mic at #TotallyPublicKaraoke nights. Bring your friends, your voice, and your courage. All ages!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
This three-day, cumulative skateboarding program provides a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) for beginners and intermediates.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Jam
at Skate Park at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Join us at our annual celebration of Riverside Park’s 108th St. Skate Park, featuring competitions, open skate, raffle, food vendors and all day fun.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout with VIVA!
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join this ‘90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to get you feeling "suppa duppa fly" with slammin' moves to bangin’ grooves!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, September 8, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Dance for Seniors
at Lawn at 133rd and Marginal Streets (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for all ages and abilities with a focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
There will be carnival rides and games, awesome bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout with VIVA!
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join this ‘90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to get you feeling "suppa duppa fly" with slammin' moves to bangin’ grooves!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout with VIVA!
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join this ‘90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to get you feeling "suppa duppa fly" with slammin' moves to bangin’ grooves!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, September 22, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Dance Safari!
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join a guided walk in search for site-specific dances choreographed for Riverside Park South.
Free!
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: SunGaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Gaze at the central star of our solar system using special safe scopes with the Amateur Astronomers Association!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Dance Safari!
at
Riverside Park South
, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join a guided walk in search for site-specific dances choreographed for Riverside Park South.
Free!
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout with VIVA!
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Join this ‘90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to get you feeling "suppa duppa fly" with slammin' moves to bangin’ grooves!
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside HIIT
at Terrace at 108th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:15 p.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a series of exercises with varied tempos that send your body into fat-burning overdrive and continue fat burning after you’ve completed your workout.
Free!
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset.
Free!
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Become your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board as a team sport.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Flow
at North Lawn at 78th Street (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Link mindful breathing with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Friday, September 29, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Bingo
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
BYO food and soft beverages to this free, all-ages BINGO! night. Each game winner receives a prize!
Free!
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Butt & Gut
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Zumba in West Harlem Piers Park
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park! Dance in the sun and get fit with friends at West Harlem Piers Park.
Free!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
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 visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and more!
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
4:30 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join us for our tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
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