Summer on the Hudson
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
Saturday, July 9, 2022
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!
Free!
Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Emma
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted by Susane Lee, this production of EMMA is set in 1950s Newport, Rhode Island in this new, comedic adaptation about a young, spoiled woman whose greatest amusement is playing matchmaker.
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, July 10, 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!
Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Emma
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted by Susane Lee, this production of EMMA is set in 1950s Newport, Rhode Island in this new, comedic adaptation about a young, spoiled woman whose greatest amusement is playing matchmaker.
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River! Amplified Sundays take place each Sunday in July.
Free!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This class will help tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!
Free!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Sunset Yoga
at The Plaza at 66th Street (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
End your day with Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show: The Artist
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Settle in for a movie night on the Pier! Open captioned.
Free!
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Summer on the Hudson: Children's Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
This children’s series features music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Free!