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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
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle work out that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live!
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music on our comfy turf lawn.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Riverside Bench
at 72nd Track and Lawn (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The Riverside Bench, drawn from the personal experiences of writer/director Austin Tsung Fu Chang, interweaves a series of small moments in the lives of a diversity of New Yorkers, captured over time at a single park bench in Riverside Park.
Free!
Event
Friday, May 20, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Harlem Moves with Limón Dance Company
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join the world-renowned Limón Company Dancers as they teach the energetic and ease-filled Limón Technique, accompanied by live music.
Free!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
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!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Learn to Ride
at Bike Education Center at 158th Street (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
New riders aged 5 years and older learn to balance, ride, and enjoy life on two wheels. Bring your bike and helmet!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gazing
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with a great skyline and the stars, planets, and moon in full view.
Free!
Sunday, May 22, 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.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Mamapalooza!
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fierce feminist families celebrate all Mamas and the people who love them at our annual festival featuring music, vendors, wellness activites, art, and activism.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Moving For Life
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Moving for Life is a gentle work out that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Free!
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