Summer on the Hudson Outdoor Arts and Culture Festival

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.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Summer in the Hudson: Grow NYC Stop 'N' Swap at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

Bring your new or gently used books to this free Community Reuse event. Clear out your bookshelves and make room for new books along the way! No textbooks or encyclopedias. Free!

11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Summer on the Hudson: Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

Join Shape Up NYC's fun dance fitness classes! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Free!

12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Summer on the Hudson: Billion Oyster Project Presentation at On the Pier (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. It’s the latest effort to restore our harbor! Free!

8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Summer on the Hudson: Star Gazing at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan

A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Free!