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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
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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 instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Flor Bromley
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Ballroom Basix
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness, fun, and fancy footwork!
Free!
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.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by instructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show- La Chimera (2023)
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier. Open Captioned.
Free!
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 71st 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 in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Riverbank (Camel) Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents The Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga
at 145th 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 - Vivo (2021)
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 14, 2026
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents The Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
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! Hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Free!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park!
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.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Fly NYC
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun. Kite kits are provided free for kids (while supplies last) or bring your own favorite kite from home.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.
Free!
Kids
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents The Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' 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
at Parkour Park (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Coaches from The Movement Creative teach the basics of parkour during this 6-week program. Build your strength, coordination, and mobility with drills, partner exercise, and games.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely observe the central star of our solar system.
Free!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph 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!
Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Dancing Men
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Hudson Classical Theater Company presents The Dancing Men, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Monday, August 17, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Riverbank (Camel) Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Joyflow
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
A music-based journey blending gentle movement and free form dance, for all abilities.
Free!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop
at General Grant National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Free!
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts featuring Matt Heaton
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer concert series!
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Ballroom Basix
at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness, fun, and fancy footwork!
Free!
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.
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by instructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show- National Treasure (2004)
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies on the Pier. Open Captioned.
Free!
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Tots Soccer
at 71st 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 in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Riverbank (Camel) Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
High energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. Bring your own mat.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga
at 145th 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 - The Wild Robot (2024)
at 145th and the Hudson River (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies in the Park!
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 21, 2026
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 world-renowned Limón Company dancers as they teach the energetic and ease-filled Limón Technique, accompanied by live music.
Free!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Open House
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Visit the renovated locomotive in Riverside Park South and learn about the rail history of Manhattan’s West Side.
Free!
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Shape Up NYC for a free dance fitness class every Saturday at West Harlem Piers Park!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Story Hour!
at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze Saturdays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.
Free!
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
at Soldiers' 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!
Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison
at Ralph 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!
Monday, August 24, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Riverbank (Camel) Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Art in the Park
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Interactive art and educational projects for kids of all ages.
Free!
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