SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024 | A
2024
FREE
EVENTS ALL
SUMMER
LONG!
59th St.
72nd St.
81st St.
96th St.
110th St.
125th St.
145th St.
155th St.
165th St.
The Little Red
Lighthouse
Beach
@ 172nd St.
Ralph Ellison Island
@ 150th St.
Lawn @ 145th St.
West Harlem Piers Park
Grant’s Tomb Plaza
Sakura Park
Overlook @ 116th St.
Tennis Courts
Field House
@ 102nd St.
Volunteer House
@ 107th St.
Pier I @ 70th St.
Plaza @ 66th St.
Locomotive Lawn
@ 61st St.
Soldiers’ & Sailors’
Monument
@ 89th St.
SUMMER ON THE
HUDSON is a season-long
celebration of culture, nature
and New York City, brought
to you by Riverside Park
Conservancy, in partnership
with NYC Parks. Always free
and open to the public, we
welcome you to join us at
over 300 events, including
full-day festivals, concerts,
movies, dance parties, health
and fitness classes, learning
opportunities, and much
more!
RIVERSIDE PARK
CONSERVANCY is
a nonprofit organization
dedicated to restoring,
maintaining, and enhancing
six miles of parkland
between West 59
th
and 181
st
Streets. Working together
with NYC Parks, we make
improvements as diverse as
the park itself and the city it
serves.
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SUMMER ON THE HUDSON programming is free
to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available
on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at
the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. No rain
dates are scheduled unless noted. If attendance reaches
maximum capacity management reserves the right to close
participation.
RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH is located on the Hudson River
between 59
th
& 72
nd
Streets with entrances @ 59
th
, 66
th
,
68
th
and 72
nd
. Riverside Park South closes at 1am.
WEST HARLEM PIERS PARK is located on the Hudson
River between 124
th
& 135
th
Streets. Riverside Park & West
Harlem Piers Park close at 1am.
Permanent FOOD & DRINK concessions (cafes) are
located in the park @ 70
th
& 105
th
. Mobile vendors can be
found in various locations throughout the park.
RESTROOMS are located @ 70
th
, 72
nd
, 83
rd
(Playground),
91
st
(Playground), 97
th
(Playground), 105
th
(Ballfields), 123
rd
(Playground) & 148
th
(Playground).
WEST HARLEM PIERS PARK
RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH
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New York City Irish Dance Festival
The Niall O’Leary school of Irish Dance presents a festival featuring music,
performances, and opportunities for the whole family to join in.
Sunday, May 5, 12-6pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
FlyNYC
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages celebrating simple fun.
Kite kits provided free for children (while supplies last) or bring your own
favorite kite from home.
Saturday, August 17, 12-5pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
West Side County Fair
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow
performers, carnival rides and games, local vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Rain date September 15.
Sunday, September 8, 1-6pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
NEW:
Grow NYC Stop ‘N’ Swap
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. grownyc.org/swap.
Saturday, May 4, 12-3pm (donation hours 11am-2pm)
,
102
nd
St. Field House
Art en Plein Air
An instructor from the Art Students League leads an outdoor drawing session
in a picturesque location. Bring your own materials of choice, some basic
supplies provided. Registration required, visit soh.eventbrite.com.
Saturdays, May 25 & September 14, 1-3pm
,
91
st
St. Garden
Special Events & Festivals
RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
For links to video and sound from 2024’s artists please visit
nyc.gov/parks/soh.
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NEW:
Sketch Jam
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by
artist and illustrator Ishita Jain.
Saturday, June 8, 11am-2pm
,
91
st
St. Garden
Sunday, June 30, 11am-2pm
,
72
nd
St. & Riverside Drive
Sunday, August 25, 11am-2pm
,
Sakura Park @ 122
nd
St.
Trivia!
Test your knowledge at this general pop culture trivia night hosted by the
NYC Trivia League.
Fridays, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, 7-9pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Pier I Game Night
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more,
with prizes for winners.
Fridays, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, 7-9pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Monuments Tour of Riverside Park
The New York Historical Society leads guided walks highlighting the history of
Riverside Park. Registration required, call 212-870-3089 for details.
Select Saturdays & Sundays in April & October, 10:30am
Forest Bathing
Reconnect with nature on a guided walk led by certified Forest Therapy
Guide Lori Klamner.
Wednesdays, May 22, 6:30pm & September 25, 4:30pm
,
River Run
Playground @ 83
rd
St.
Thursday, June 13, 9am
,
Riverside Blvd. @ 68
th
St.
Friday, October 18, 9am
,
119
th
St. Tennis Courts
Sun Gaze Sundays
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to safely
observe the central star of our solar system.
Sundays, May 19, June 30, July 21, August 18, September
22, 1-4pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Edufun for Everyone
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RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
Star Gaze Saturdays
Expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Saturdays, May 4, June 29, July 20, August 17, September 28, 8-11pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Birding Walks
Explore Riverside Park on a family-friendly tour in partnership with NYC
Audubon.
Fridays, May 10, July 12, September 13, 5:30-7pm
,
120
th
St. & Riverside Drive
Horticulture Tours
Explore nature, see what’s in bloom, and discuss special topics in urban
horticulture. All ages.
Wednesdays, May 8 & June 12, 12pm
,
107
th
St. Volunteer House
Saturday, June 8, 10am
,
116
th
St. & Riverside Drive
Paseo por la Naturaleza
Acompañanos a nuestro primer paseo por la naturaleza dirigido
completamente en español.
Sábado, 29 de Junio & 28 de Septiembre, 10am
,
116
th
St. & Riverside Drive
Rooted Community: Sustainability Programs in Riverside Park
Lectures by local activists, environmentalists, educators, and composters.
Thursday, June 27, 6pm and Saturdays, May 25 & July 20, 11am
,
102
nd
St.
Field House
Saturday, September 28, 11am
,
96
th
St. Compost Compound
Riverside Park Birding Club
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park.
Open to birders of all ages and experience.
Last Saturday of the month, May – November, 8am
,
116
th
St. & Riverside Drive
Shakespeare Workout
Covering the elements of voice production, acting, and stage combat. Open to
all ages 13 and up. Registration required: hudsonclassicaltheatercompany.org.
Saturdays, June 15, July 13, August 10, 3-5pm
,
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’
Monument
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Music & Dance
Let’s Dance!
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and
group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and
Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon.
Sundays in June, 6-9:30pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Make Music New York
Celebrate summer with free public performances in NYC Parks.
Friday, June 21, 5pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Jazz Foundation Presents: Sunset Sounds
The Jazz Foundation of America presents Sãlongo, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian
Jazz led by trumpeter Eddie Allen.
Tuesday, July 16, 7pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Amplified Sundays
Vibrant live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
Sundays in July, 7pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
July 7 La Banda Chuska / the sounds of vintage Peruvian cumbia and
1960s surf rock
July 14 Falsa / contemporary Sufi music and Raga jazz
July 21 Hot Toddies Jazz Band feat. Queen Esther / fun-loving hot
jazz and swing
July 28 Baklava Express / Middle Eastern fusion influenced by the
traditions of the Arab world
Silent Disco
Don headphones and party on the Pier at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring
three live DJs spinning tunes of dierent genres.
Saturdays, June 1, July 6, August 3, 6-10pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Check out our calendar view on page 17!
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RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
OperaCades!
Opera on Tap brings a family-friendly, immersive opera experience to Pier I
with performances, games, and other amusements.
Saturdays, August 24 & 31, 5-7pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Pier I Picture Show
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies
on the Pier. Seating opens at 6:30pm. Open Captioned.
Wednesdays, July 10 – August 21, dusk (~8:30 pm)
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
July 10 The Outsiders (1983) | PG | 1h 31m
July 17 Clueless (1995) | PG-13 | 1h 37m
July 24 The Princess Bride (1987) | PG | 1h 38m
July 31 Persepolis (2007) | PG-13 | 1h 26m
August 7 The Bad Guys (2022) | PG | 1h 40m
August 14 The Big Sleep (1946) | NR | 1h 54m
August 21 Little Women (2019) | PG | 2h 15m
Films on the Green Festival
Experience the magic of French cinema under the stars in New York City’s
most beautiful parks! The 16
th
edition of Films on the Green celebrates “Sport
in Film.” villa-albertine.org. Rain Dates July 20 & 27.
Fridays, July 19 & 26, 8:30pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Movies
Presented in partnership with
We’ll have more news on the Riverside Park goats soon! Visit
riversideparknyc.org/goatham for weed-munching updates.
WORKS IN PUBLIC
Visit the Art Students League’s large-scale, site-specific sculptures in
Riverside Park South at 60
th
Street and Riverside Park at 145
th
Street.
On view during park hours.
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RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARKRIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
Kids
Locomotive Lawn Live
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a
young age with stories and sing along for kids 5 and under.
Thursdays in May & June, 10:30am
,
Locomotive Lawn @
61
st
St.
Children’s Performance Series
Music, storytelling, and theater for young audiences up to age 7.
Thursdays, July 11 – August 1, 10am
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
July 11 Hopalong Andrew / high-spirited urban cowboy tunes
July 18 Flor Bromley / bilingual songs and storytelling
July 25 Miss Tutti & the Fruity Band / celebrating confidence and
inclusivity
August 1 Elena Moon Park and Friends / children’s folk music from
around the globe
Tots Soccer
Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help
children 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-
confidence in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Thursdays, August 8 – 29, 9:30-10:30am
,
71
st
St. Soccer Field
Spring Yoga in the Field House
A morning practice suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose,
comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Tuesdays through May 28, 9:30am
,
102
nd
St. Field House
Health & Wellness
WEATHER?
Is the event on? Check
$
@SummerOnTheHudson or
nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.
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RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
NEW:
Over, Under, Through
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. All ages!
Sundays, April 7 – May 12 and July 21 – August 25, 11am
,
Parkour Plaza @
71
st
St.
Tai Chi
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art
with health benefits for all fitness levels.
Sundays, May 5 – August 25,8am
,
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument
Bodyroll Workout
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open
to all levels.
Wednesdays in May & Thursdays in September, 6:30pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Pilates in the Park
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-
level Pilates. Bring your own mat.
Tuesdays, June 4 – August 13, 6:30pm
,
Plaza @ 66
th
St.
Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable
for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and
bring your own mat.
Wednesdays, June 5 – September 25, 6:30pm
,
Plaza @
66
th
St.
Movement Speaks® Workshop
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults
of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. No class July 4.
Thursdays in June & July, 6:30pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
Moving For Life
A gentle work out that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into
active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
Tuesdays, August 20 – September 24, 6:30pm
,
Pier I @ 70
th
St.
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RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH & RIVERSIDE PARK
Special Events
Sunset Yoga
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-
level sunset yoga practice. Bring your own mat.
Thursdays, June – September, 6:30pm
,
145
th
St. Lawn
REVIVAL 8: Then and Now
Dances for a Variable Population presents a performance featuring iconic
dances of twentieth century choreographers, reimagined by today’s older
adult dancers. Join the All Together Dance Workshop at 5pm on the Plaza.
Rain Date June 22.
Saturday, June 15, 6pm
,
Grant’s Tomb Plaza
NEW:
Good Vibes in the Park
Center your mental health at this community wellness event featuring yoga,
movement meditation, and more.
Saturday, July 20, 10am
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
NEW:
Movies on the Waterfront
Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and settle in for a night of premier movies
in the Park. Open Captioned.
Thursdays in August, dusk (~8pm)
,
145
th
St. Lawn
August 8 Hidden Figures (2016) | PG | 2h 7m
August 15 Encanto (2021) | PG | 1h 42m
August 22 Creed (2015) | PG-13 | 2h 13m
August 29 Audience Choice! Vote at nyc.gov/parks/soh.
Little Red Lighthouse Festival
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park
Rangers, readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, vendors, and
activities for all ages! Lighthouse tours are limited to the first 200 attendees.
Saturday, September 28, 12-4pm
,
Fort Washington Park @ 181
st
St.
WEST HARLEM PIERS, RIVERSIDE NORTH &
FORT WASHINGTON PARKS
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WEST HARLEM PIERS, RIVERSIDE NORTH & FORT WASHINGTON PARK
Holiday on the Hudson
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration
making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Saturday, December 7, 4:30-6pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Billion Oyster Project Presentation
Visit a Billion Oyster Project research station on the Baylander’s jungle deck.
First and third Saturdays of the month, May – September, 12-2pm
,
Baylander @ 125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Play Dates!
Fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a children’s
entertainer, arts & crafts, and neighborhood fun. All performances at 2pm.
Second Saturday of the month, 1-4pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
May 11 WonderSpark Puppets / present “The Little Red Hen”
June 8 Zing! / kid-focused fitness, games, and challenges
July 13 Bubbledad / the super-cool science of bubbles
August 10 Rachael Harrington / bringing folk and fairy tales to life
with storytelling
NEW:
Birding Walks
Celebrate Black Birders Week and explore Fort Washington Park on a family-
friendly tour in partnership with NYC Audubon.
Saturday, June 1, 9am
,
Meet @ 157
th
St. & Broadway
World Fish Migration Day
Wade into the Hudson River to collect and count species of fish, in
partnership with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Hudson
River Sloop Clearwater.
Saturday, June 1, 1:30-3:30pm
,
Fort Washington Park @ 172
nd
St. Beach
Family Fun
Want to work with us? E-mail [email protected]
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WEST HARLEM PIERS, RIVERSIDE NORTH & FORT WASHINGTON PARK
Hudson River Fishing Clinic
Celebrate Free Fishing Weekend with a catch-and-release
fishing session in partnership with the Hudson River
Fisherman’s Association. Gear provided.
Saturday, June 29, 10am-4pm
,
Fishing Pier @ 125
th
&
Marginal Sts.
Bingo
BYO food & beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. Each
game winner receives a prize.
Fridays in September, 5:30-7pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
NEW:
Face the Music
Students from the Kaufman Music Center’s dynamic youth music program
collaborate with members of the Metropolis Ensemble to present original and
participatory works.
Sunday, June 9, 1pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Harlem Moves with Limón Dance Company
Join world-renowned Limón Company dancers as they teach the energetic
and ease-filled Limón Technique, accompanied by live music. No experience
necessary; class is open to all levels.
Fridays, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, 6pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Everybody Tango!
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and social dancing in the
open air. Live music and dancers June 5 and July 3.
Wednesdays in June & July, 6:30-8:30pm
,
Pier @ 125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Jazz Foundation Presents: Sunset Sounds
Spirited sunset concerts featuring the JFA All-Stars and Harlem-grown
vocalist Cantrese Alloway.
Friday, June 14 & Saturday, June 22, 7pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Music & Dance
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WEST HARLEM PIERS, RIVERSIDE NORTH & FORT WASHINGTON PARK
Movement Speaks® Workshop
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults
of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. 
Wednesdays June – August, 11am
,
Grant’s Tomb Plaza
Thursdays in August, 11am
,
133
rd
& Marginal Sts.
Friday Freshen Up
Kick o the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-
happy hour.
Last Friday of the Month, 7pm
,
125
th
& Marginal Sts.
May 31 Laura Lizcano / lyrically-driven jazz, folk, and pop
June 28 Granite Garden / charismatic NYC rock
July 26 OSG / unique R&B and soul
Aug 30 Nathan Farrell / jazz saxophone and eclectic songwriting
Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program in partnership
with NYC Service, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and
the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) oers free fitness
classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
Saturdays, May – September, 11am
,
Pier @ 125
th
&
Marginal Sts.
Spotlight on North Park
Riverside Park Conservancy’s North Park Initiative focuses
time, advocacy, and resources on improving the park
between 120
th
and 181
st
Streets. Our goal is to strengthen
community partnerships and bring greater equity along
all six miles of park. As part of this work, Summer on the
Hudson is excited to expand our slate of free programs to
include new movie nights at the 145
th
Street lawn, bird walks,
sunset yoga and more! Stay in the know: Sign up for the
North Park Newsletter at riversideparknyc.org/np-updates.
NEW
PROGRAMMING!
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Volunteer Programs
OTHER PROGRAMS IN RIVERSIDE
Chip in for improvement projects in Riverside Park.Events take place
throughout the park in rain or shine. For more information, including locations,
and how to register, visit riversideparknyc.org/volunteer.
It’s My Park Day
Weed out invasive species, clean up litter, rake leaves, and care
for our Park at this community event.
Saturdays, April 13 and October 12, 9:30am-12:30pm
Riverkeeper Sweep
Join this state-wide concerted eort to clean up the shorelines of our
precious Hudson River.
Saturday, May 4, 10am-1pm
SandSational
Join the bucket brigade and help refresh the sand in our
playgrounds at this family-friendly aair!
Saturday, May 18, 10am-1pm
Paint the Park
Refresh your park with a new coat of paint! Volunteer with us as we touch up
benches, fences, and park houses.
Saturday, June 22, 9:30am-12:30pm
Stop the Invasion!
Learn about the invasive spotted lanternfly and help build DIY traps.
Saturday, July 27, 9:30am-12:30pm
Restoration Nation
Work alongside field sta as we remove invasive species to restore Riverside
Park’s natural areas.
Saturday, August 17, 9:30am-12:30pm
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OTHER PROGRAMS
International Coastal Cleanup
Take part in the world’s largest volunteer eort for our oceans and waterways.
Saturday, September 21, 10am-1pm
National Public Lands Day
Celebrate the connection between people and green space at this
environmental stewardship day of service.
Saturday, September 28, 9:30am-12:30pm
Annual Leaf Lift
With trees come leaves, and when they fall in the Park, we need your help to
clean them up!
Saturday, November 16, 9:30am-12:30pm
Summer Multi-Sport Camp
Riverside Park Conservancy’s summer sports camp, featuring multiple sport
options for children ages 4-16. Weekly sign ups available for two locations:
Riverside Park between 96
th
and 110
th
Streets, and in Fort Washington Park
between 158
th
and 171
st
Streets. riversideparknyc.org/sports-camp.
Weekdays, June 5 – August 23
Bike New York
Educational programming including Learn-to-Rides for
kids and adults. Visit bike.nyc/education for schedule.
Jean-Carlo Monti Community Bike Education Center
,
Fort Washington Park @ 158
th
St.
Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concerts
Free live music on select Sundays in Spring and Fall. For specific band
information visit riversideparknyc.org/overlook-concerts.
Sundays, April 28, May 12 & 19, and October 6, 13 & 20, 2pm
,
116
th
St.
Overlook
Partner Programs
To donate or to volunteer visit riversideparknyc.org
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Hippo Playground Spring Fair
An Upper West Side institution, the Spring Fair celebrates
the season with bouncy castles, games, prizes, crafts, face
painting, entertainment, and more! Rain Date May 19.
Sunday, May 5, 10am-4pm
,
Hippo Playground @ 91
st
St.
Hippo Playground Summer Concerts
The Hippo Playground Project presents their annual summer concert series!
Wednesdays, July 24 - August 28, 3:30pm
,
Hippo Playground @ 91
st
St.
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for
music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Thursday, October 31, 3:30-5:30pm
,
89
th
St. Soldiers’ &
Sailors’ Monument
Jazz in the Park At Ralph Ellison
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts
featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists.
Sundays in May, 2pm
,
Ralph Ellison Island @ 150
th
St.
Hudson Classical Theater Company Performances
Intimate and accessible interpretations of classic literature.
Thursdays – Sundays, 6:30pm
,
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument
May 30 – June 3 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
(Abridged)
June 27 – July 21 Coriolanus
July 25 – August 18 Twelfth Night
RCTA Summer Sunset Concert Series
Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Clay Tennis
Association. For specific listings visit rcta.info.
Saturdays, June 22 – August 10, 7pm
,
Lawn @ 96
th
St. Clay Courts
Summer on the Hudson is grateful to our generous donors
for their support of the 2024 season.
Major support for Summer on the Hudson is provided by the Riverside South Property
Owners Association and Columbia University.
Presenter
Morgan Stanley
West Side Little League
Marquee
Leslie and Nick Bazos
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Margaret Holen and David Coulson
Neil Horner and Madeleine Sinclair
John Mascialino -
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Sidley
West Side Soccer League
Banner
Deb Brown and Jefrey Pollock
Micah Lasher and Elizabeth Mann
Lara and Darius Mehraban
Joe and Sue Lin Tansey
Spotlight
Lori and Harley Bassman
Capital Group
Citi
Collegiate School
Susan Curtis and Roger Cox
Dr. Martha Eddy and Blake Middleton
FAIA
Andrew Ehrlich and Tania Brief
Eric Liaw and Ji Lee
Mary Frances Shaughnessy
Ensemble
Merritt Birnbaum and Luis Espinoza
Deedy and David Goldstick
PATRON COUNCIL
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For information on how you can support summer-long free public programming in Riverside
Park and reach millions of New Yorkers, please contact Caroline Leary, Director of Corporate
Relations, at [email protected].
Get tickets for our new Riverside Revue, a night of “nature, neighborhood and novelties” to
benefit Riverside Park Conservancy. Wednesday, June 5
th
in Sakura Park at 122
nd
Street and
Riverside Drive. riversideparknyc.org/revue.
SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024 | 17
MAY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Locomotive
Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Dance Fitness: 11am
125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm
Baylander WHP
Stop ‘N’ Swap: 12pm
102
nd
Field House
Star Gaze: 8pm Pier I
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Irish Dance
Festival: 12pm
Pier I
Spring Yoga:
9:30am Field
House
Horticulture
Tour: 12pm VH
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Locomotive
Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Birding Tour:
5:30pm 120
th
& RSD
Dance Fitness: 11am
125
th
WHP
Play Date!: 1pm 125
th
St. WHP
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Overlook Concert:
2pm 116
th
St.
Spring Yoga:
9:30am Field
House
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Locomotive
Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Harlem Moves:
6pm 125
th
WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am
125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm
Baylander WHP
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Sun Gaze: 1pm
Pier I
Overlook Concert:
2pm 116
th
St.
Spring Yoga:
9:30am Field
House
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Forest Bathing:
6:30pm 83
rd
St.
Playground
Locomotive
Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Birding Club: 8am 116
th
& RSD
Dance Fitness: 11am
125
th
WHP
Compost Talk: 11am
Field House
Plein Air Art: 1pm 91
st
Garden
26 27 28 29 30 31
Tai Chi: 8am S&S Spring Yoga:
9:30am Field
House
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Locomotive
Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Friday Freshen
Up: 7pm 125
th
WHP
Location Key
West Harlem Piers = WHP
Grant’s Tomb Plaza = GTP
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ = S&S
Riverside Drive = RSD
Volunteer House = VH
18 | SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024
JUNE 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
Birding Tour: 9am 157
th
& Bway
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm Baylander
Fish Count: 1:30pm 172
nd
St.
Silent Disco: 6pm Pier I
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Let’s Dance:
6pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm
125
th
WHP
Locomotive Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Trivia: 7pm
Pier I
Horticulture Tour: 10am 116
th
& RSD
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Sketch Jam: 11am 91
st
Garden
Play Date!: 1pm 125
th
WHP
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Face the
Music: 1pm
125
th
WHP
Let’s Dance:
6pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Horticulture Tour:
12pm VH
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm
125
th
WHP
Forest Bathing: 9am
68
th
& RSB
Locomotive Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Game Night:
7pm Pier I
Sunset
Sounds: 7pm
125
th
WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm Baylander
Shakespeare Workout: 3pm
S&S
All Together Dance Workshop:
5pm GTP
REVIVAL 8: 6pm GTP
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Let’s Dance:
6pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm
125
th
WHP
Locomotive Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Make Music
NY: 5pm Pier I
Harlem
Moves: 6pm
125
th
WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Sunset Sounds: 7pm 125
th
WHP
Revival 8 Rain Date
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Let’s Dance:
6pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm
125
th
WHP
Locomotive Lawn Live:
10:30am 61
st
Lawn
Compost Talk: 6pm
Field House
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Friday Freshen
Up: 7pm 125
th
WHP
Birding Club: 8am 116
th
& RSD
Horticulture Tour: 10am 116
th
& RSD
Fishing Clinic: 10am Fishing
Pier WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Star Gaze: 8pm Pier I
Location Key
West Harlem Piers = WHP
Grant’s Tomb Plaza = GTP
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ = S&S
Riverside Drive = RSD
Riverside Boulevard = RSB
Volunteer House = VH
SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024 | 19
JULY 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
June 30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Sketch Jam: 11am
72
nd
& RSD
Sun Gaze: 1pm Pier I
Let’s Dance: 6pm
Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement Speaks:
11am GTP
Sunset Yoga: 6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm 125
th
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Trivia: 7pm
Pier I
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm
Baylander
Silent Disco: 6pm Pier I
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Amplified Sundays:
7pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement Speaks:
11am GTP
Sunset Yoga: 6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm 125
th
WHP
Pier I Picture Show:
8:30pm Pier I
Children’s
Performance
Series: 10am Pier I
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Birding
Tour:
5:30pm
120
th
& RSD
Game Night:
7pm Pier I
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Play Date!: 1pm 125
th
WHP
Shakespeare Workout:
3pm S&S
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Amplified Sundays:
7pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Sunset
Sounds:
7pm Pier I
Movement Speaks:
11am GTP
Sunset Yoga: 6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm 125
th
WHP
Pier I Picture Show:
8:30pm Pier I
Children’s
Performance
Series: 10am Pier I
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Harlem
Moves: 6pm
125
th
WHP
Films on
the Green:
8:30pm
Pier I
Good Vibes in the Park:
10am 125th WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Compost Talk: 11am Field
House
Billion Oyster: 12pm
Baylander
Star Gaze: 8pm Pier I
Films on the Green Rain Date
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Sun Gaze: 1pm Pier I
Amplified Sundays:
7pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement Speaks:
11am GTP
Sunset Yoga: 6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm 125
th
WHP
Pier I Picture Show:
8:30pm Pier I
Children’s
Performance
Series: 10am Pier I
Movement Speaks:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Friday
Freshen Up:
7pm 125
th
WHP
Films on
the Green:
8:30pm
Pier I
Birding Club: 8am 116
th
& RSD
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Films on the Green Rain Date
28 29 30 31
Tai Chi: 8am S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Amplified Sundays:
7pm Pier I
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement Speaks:
11am GTP
Sunset Yoga: 6:30pm
66
th
Plaza
Tango: 6:30pm 125
th
WHP
Pier I Picture Show:
8:30pm Pier I
Location Key
West Harlem Piers = WHP
Grant’s Tomb Plaza = GTP
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ = S&S
Riverside Drive = RSD
20 | SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024
AUGUST 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3
Children’s Performance
Series: 10am Pier I
Movement Speaks:11am
133
rd
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Trivia: 7pm Pier I Dance Fitness:
11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster:
12pm Baylander
Silent Disco:
6pm Pier I
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Pier I Picture
Show: 8:30pm
Pier I
Tots Soccer: 9:30am
71
st
Field
Movement Speaks:11am
133
rd
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Movies on the
Waterfront: 8pm 145
th
Lawn
Game Night:
7pm Pier I
Dance Fitness:
11am 125
th
WHP
Play Date!: 1pm
125
th
WHP
Shakespeare
Workout: 3pm
S&S
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Pilates:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Pier I Picture
Show: 8:30pm
Pier I
Tots Soccer: 9:30am
71
st
Field
Movement Speaks:11am
133
rd
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Movies on the
Waterfront: 8pm 145
th
Lawn
Harlem Moves:
6pm 125
th
WHP
Dance Fitness:
11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster:
12pm Baylander
Fly NYC: 12pm
Pier I
Star Gaze: 8pm
Pier I
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Sun Gaze: 1pm
Pier I
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Pier I Picture
Show: 8:30pm
Pier I
Tots Soccer: 9:30am
71
st
Field
Movement Speaks:11am
133
rd
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Movies on the
Waterfront: 8pm 145
th
Lawn
Dance Fitness:
11am 125
th
WHP
OperaCades:
5pm Pier I
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Tai Chi: 8am
S&S
Parkour: 11am
71
st
St.
Sketch Jam:
11am Sakura
Park
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Movement
Speaks: 11am GTP
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Tots Soccer: 9:30am
71
st
Field
Movement Speaks:11am
133
rd
WHP
Yoga: 6:30pm 145
th
Lawn
Movies on the
Waterfront: 8pm 145
th
Lawn
Friday Freshen
Up: 7pm 125
th
WHP
Birding Club:
8am 116
th
& RSD
Dance Fitness:
11am 125
th
WHP
OperaCades:
5pm Pier I
Location Key
West Harlem Piers = WHP
Grant’s Tomb Plaza = GTP
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ = S&S
Riverside Drive = RSD
SUMMER ON THE HUDSON 2024 | 21
Don’t forget! Fall and Winter Events:
Forest Bathing: Friday, October 18, 9am – 119
th
St. Tennis Courts
Charlotte Mayerson’s Overlook Concerts: Sundays, October 6, 13, & 20, 2pm – 116
th
St. Overlook
Holiday on the Hudson: Saturday, December 7, 4:30-6pm – 125
th
& Marginal Sts.
Birding Club: October 26, 8am – 116
th
St. & Riverside Drive
SEPTEMBER 2024
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm
145
th
Lawn
Bingo: 5:30pm
125
th
WHP
Trivia: 7pm Pier I
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm Baylander
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
West Side
County Fair:
1pm Pier I
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm
145
th
Lawn
Bingo: 5:30pm
125
th
WHP
Birding Tour:
5:30pm 120
th
& RSD
Game Night: 7pm
Pier I
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Plein Air Art: 1pm 91
st
St.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
West Side
County Fair
Rain Date
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm
145
th
Lawn
Bingo: 5:30pm
125
th
WHP
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Billion Oyster: 12pm Baylander
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Sun Gaze: 1pm
Pier I
Moving for
Life: 6:30pm
Pier I
Forest Bathing:
4:30pm 83
rd
Playground
Sunset Yoga:
6:30pm 66
th
Plaza
Bodyroll:
6:30pm Pier I
Yoga: 6:30pm
145
th
Lawn
Bingo: 5:30pm
125
th
WHP
Birding Club: 8am 116
th
& RSD
Compost Tour: 11am 96
th
St.
Tennis Courts
Dance Fitness: 11am 125
th
WHP
Horticulture Tour: 11am 116
th
& RSD
Little Red Lighthouse Festival:
12pm 181
st
Ft. Wash
Star Gaze: 8pm Pier I
29 30
Location Key
West Harlem Piers = WHP
Grant’s Tomb Plaza = GTP
89
th
St. Soldiers’ & Sailors’ = S&S
Riverside Drive = RSD
Riverside Park Conservancy
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 455
New York, NY 10115
FREE
EVENTS ALL
SUMMER
LONG!