Warm weather is around the corner, meaning New Yorkers will enjoy a season of city fun as Hudson River Park announced on Tuesday its lineup of free events taking place at the four-mile riverfront park this year.
Highlights for 2025 include hands-on science workshops, sunset concerts, Broadway performances, music and dancing, exercise classes, and so much more that will make New Yorkers of all ages smile.
The season kicks off on May 17 on Pier 84 with an exciting event for aquatic animal lovers. The SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival, a family-friendly event packed with hands-on river research, will feature wildlife encounters and science shows in a day-long celebration of the city’s local waterways and the cool critters who live there.
A slew of summer offerings are part of this year’s fun. Among the events include six nights of Broadway By The Boardwalk and a new Science After Dark series perfect for curious adults who want to learn more about local ecology while hanging out with friends.
Other highlights of the season include the return of park favorites such as Healthy on the Hudson yoga and fitness classes, musical fun at Jazz at Pier 84, as well as new wildlife- and science-themed adventures.
“Whether you spend the whole summer with us or are just visiting for a day, Hudson River Park’s stunning waterfront, iconic piers and endless events make every day an adventure,” Noreen Doyle, president and CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust, said. “From dance parties and live music to hands-on science fun and heart-pumping fitness, this is where New York comes alive!”
The 2025 spring and summer event lineup at Hudson River Park
Brace yourself for this line-up of fun and learning!
Beginning in April
Discovery Tank Guided Gallery
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | 3–6 p.m. | Pier 57 Discovery Tank at W 15 Street
Saturdays | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pier 57 Discovery Tank at W 15 Street
*Open year-round
Explore beneath the surface of the Hudson River in the interactive Pier 57 Discovery Tank with digital exhibits and hands-on STEM activities during public open hours. Science lovers of all ages will learn about the fascinating animals who live in local waters.
Back 2 School
Thursday, April 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pier 57 Discovery Tank At W 15 Street
Thursday, July 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pier 40 Wetlab At W Houston Street
Rediscover fascinating science topics you may have skipped in high school during hands-on workshops focused on oyster monitoring, plankton microscopy and more.
Volunteer Days
Locations times and activities vary
Volunteers are invited to work alongside the park’s Horticulture and River Project team members while engaging in a variety of gardening, oyster stewardship, shoreline cleanup, community events and other projects.
Beginning in May
Healthy on the Hudson
Conditioning on Mondays with Tone House | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 25 At N Moore Street
HIIT on Tuesdays with Chelsea Piers Fitness | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 46 At Charles St.
Dance Cardio on Wednesdays with 305 Fitness | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 97 at W 55 St.
Yoga on Thursdays with Chelsea Piers Fitness | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 64 At W 23 St.
Bike Skills Select Saturdays | 9 – 11 a.m. | Pier 76 At W 34 Street
IronStrength with Dr. Jordan Metzl | Various dates and times
Healthy on the Hudson offers a variety of accessible, exciting, free fitness classes led by NYC trainers all summer. The 60-minute classes are free and a great fit for all abilities and fitness levels. Family opportunities are also offered.
Park Tours
Saturdays May 3 and July 12 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Gansevoort Peninsula
Head to Gansevoort Peninsula to learn about the past of this section of the park.
SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival
Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m. –3 p.m. | Pier 84 at W 44 Street
*School Field Trips, Friday, May 16 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SUBMERGE is an annual “shell-ebration” that brings marine science to life. The River Project team and local experts to teach participants about NYC’s coastal waters and wildlife.
Beginning in June
Wetlab Look-ins
Tuesdays an Wednesdays, June 10-Sept. 30 | 3–6 p.m. | Pier 40 Wetlab at W Houston Street.
Saturdays, June 7-Sept. 27 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pier 40 Wetlab at W Houston Street
*No Programs July 5 and August 30
Say hello to Hudson River animals and see exhibits at the park’s research aquarium.
Jazz at Pier 84
Wednesdays, June 11-Aug. 13 | 7 p.m.| Pier 84
Local legends will play outdoors in the riverfront setting. Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America.
Big City Fishing
Thursdays, June 12–Aug. 21 | 3–6 p.m. | Pier 26 At N Moore Street
Saturdays, June 14–Aug. 23 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Pier 51 at Jane Street
Wednesdays, Aug. 6–27 | 3–5 p.m. | Pier 97 At W 55 Street
*No Programs June 19 & July 5
Drop in a line at these catch-and-release fishing workshops and learn about the more than 200 species of fish found in the Hudson River. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 45 at Christopher Street
Honor the history of Juneteenth at this special concert featuring dance, music and more, in collaboration with Ladies of Hip Hop.
Improv Everywhere
Saturday, June 21 | 2 p.m. | Piers 62, 63 and 64
Take part in this fun activity with the 20th edition of Improv Everywhere’s annual Mp3 Experiment. The event invites participants to listen to secret instructions via headphones and carry out site-specific, synchronized shenanigans. Part of the annual make Music New York festival.
Ask A Scientist
Thursdays, June 26 and Aug. 7 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Pier 40 Wetlab at W Houston Street
STEM experts are featured at this series of fun events. Ask a Scientist invites participants to explore an interesting science topic and engage in a live Q&A session with the experts. Hudson River Park is teaming up with Secret Science Club and Nerd Nite to offer this special series for adults in the Pier 40 Wetlab.
Pride Celebration
Thursday, June 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 46 at Charles Street
Find your light with The Bad Judies and Papi Juice this Pride month.
Sunset Salsa
Thursdays, July 3–Aug. 14 | 6:30–9 p.m. | Pier 76 at W 34 Street
World-renowned dancer, instructor and producer Talía Castro-Pozo and her line-up of talented friends host these fun dance parties for all ages.
Beginning in July
Broadway By The Boardwalk
Mondays, July 7–Aug. 11| 6:30 p.m. | Clinton Cove at W 55 Street
Enjoy performances by some of Broadway’s most talented musical artists, surrounded by friends, and all set against the stunning Hudson River.
Dance Is Life
Thursday, July 10 | 5- 9 p.m. | Pier 45 at Christopher Street
Select Mondays, July and Aug. | 5-9 p.m. | Pier 76 at W 34 Street
Kick off the Dance is Life! residency in the park with the electrifying Ladies of Hip Hop on Thursday, July 10 on Pier 45 and head to the park on the following Mondays on Pier 76. Dancers of all ages and levels are invited to find joy in movement at these vibrant outdoor dance celebrations focused on Latin Hustle.
Boardwalk Blues
Thursdays, July 17–Aug. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Pier 97 At W 55 Street
Enjoy some tunes at the park’s brand-new Pier 97, as the Jazz Foundation of America brings some of NYC’s finest blues and roots musicians to the riverfront. Feel free to bring a blanket.
August and September
Blues BBQ Festival
Saturday, Aug. 16 | 1-9 p.m. | Pier 76 At W 34 Street
One of NYC’s longest-free festivals. Enjoy the 25th year of this day-long festival of live music uniting nationally renowned blues artists with some of New York’s finest smoked delicacies. Blues BBQ Festival throws down with two live stages, a blues dance floor with lessons, hot sauce duels, a riverfront marketplace, games and more.
Science Stories
Thursday, Sept. 4 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Pier 57 Discovery Tank At W 15 Street
Hudson River Park welcomes The Story Collider for an evening celebrating true, personal stories about science. Storytellers showcase the vibrant role that science plays in people’s lives. Stories told during these live shows are recorded and shared during The Story Collider’s weekly podcast.
