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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
Monday, June 21, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Make Music New York
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
On the Waterfront: American Music for Piano Duet highlights American four-hand piano music played by young students and professional adult headliners.
Free!
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Aerobix Online!
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Bodyroll is a 90s-inspired dance aerobics class via Zoom designed to tone, strengthen, and train your body with slammin’ moves and bangin’ grooves!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, June 24, 2021
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 stories and sing-along on our comfy and danceable turf lawn by the big locomotive.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Friday, June 25, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour
at 125th 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!
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Hudson River Fish Count
at 172nd Street Beach (in Fort Washington Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get up close to fish and other species we net as we explore what lives beneath the surface in our Hudson River.
Free!
Event
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association returns to Pier I with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences.
Free!
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Friday, July 2, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Game Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Census of Humor is a Family Feud inspired game built for multiple groups to play at once. Try to identify the top answers received from surveys around the city.
Free!
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Friday, July 9, 2021
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Amaze your friends with your epic knowledge at Trivia Night with the NYC Trivia League.
Free!
Event
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
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.
Join us at this fun family-friendly event featuring a children’s entertainer, grab-and-go arts and crafts kits, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association returns to Pier I with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences.
Free!
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Everybody Tango!
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your body for dancing with this body conditioning class inspired by Tango.
Free!
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Friday, August 13, 2021
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!
Summer on the Hudson: Trivia Night
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Amaze your friends with your epic knowledge at Trivia Night with the NYC Trivia League.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
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.
Join us at this fun family-friendly event featuring a children’s entertainer, grab-and-go arts and crafts kits, and neighborhood fun!
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join instructor Melissa Ricci for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population master teacher Naomi Goldberg Haas and members of the intergenerational company lead dance workshops for adults of all ages and abilities, with a special focus on seniors.
Free!
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association returns to Pier I with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences.
Free!
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project's latest effort to restore our harbor!
Free!
Sunday, September 26, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association returns to Pier I with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences.
Free!
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun
at South Children's Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
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