BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverside Park Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riversideparknyc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverside Park Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141338Z UID:10001634-1757698200-1757703600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bingo! DESCRIPTION:BYO food and beverages to this all ages\, free to enter\, B-I-N -G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game win ner receives a prize. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to t he 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\, t he event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bingo-3/2025-09-12/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/B3-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250331T190323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190403Z UID:10001335-1757703600-1757710800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo\, quiz show s\, and more\, with prizes for winners. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and availab le on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the tim e of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check n yc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/game-night-4/2025-09-12/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/20220708_194945-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250906T155409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T155409Z UID:10002327-1757854800-1757872800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:West Side County Fair DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live ba nds\, sideshow performers\, carnival rides and games\, local vendors\, cot ton candy\, and more! \nThis years live music includes Damian Quiones\, Ka cie Hill\, and square dancing with City Stompers. Bindlestiff Family Cirku s returns with jaw-dropping sideshow performances featuring Fulanitos Adve nture and Paris the Hip Hop Juggler. Enjoy roving performers from Cassidy Haley Productions. The fair will also feature an exciting pop-up by the Ne w York Handmade Collective! \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and ope n to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a firs t-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the eve nt\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks /soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/west-side-county-fair-3/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/34.png ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141338Z UID:10001635-1758303000-1758308400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bingo! DESCRIPTION:BYO food and beverages to this all ages\, free to enter\, B-I-N -G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game win ner receives a prize. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to t he 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\, t he event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bingo-3/2025-09-19/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/B3-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250731T225126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T204627Z UID:10000470-1758362400-1758371400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:International Coastal Cleanup 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us at Riverside Park for a day of giving back to our beaut iful coastlines. Lets come together to clean up the beach\, pick up trash\ , and make a positive impact on our environment. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with nature\, meet like-minded individuals\, and contribute to a cleaner\, healthier planet. \nDont miss out on this c hance to make a difference and have fun while doing it! \nSign up for your preferred volunteer site at the links below: \n\n148th Street ' Ten Mile River Playground\n172nd Street ' Beach at Fort Washington Park URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/international-coastal-clean-up-2025/ CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_1221-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250904T211515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T211516Z UID:10002326-1758373200-1758376800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Goatham Farewell Ceremony 2025 DESCRIPTION:After a very successful summer of eating non-native plants and poison ivy\, Riverside Park Conservancys beloved goats are heading home fo r the winter. The Conservancy is celebrating the five goats ' Romeo\, Mall omar\, Butterball\, Kash\, and Rufus ' with a farewell ceremony on Saturda y\, September 20\, 2025\, from 1-2 PM at 143rd Street and Riverside Drive\ , next to the goat enclosure.\n\n \n\nEnjoy goat-themed arts & crafts\, pi ck up exclusive merch\, and give our hardworking grazers a proper sendoff at this free community event. The goats will remain in Riverside Park unti l the morning of Wednesday\, September 24.\n\n \n\nFrom today until Septem ber 20\, cast your vote for this summers MVP (Most Valuable Player) goat a t riversideparknyc.org/goatham. Follow @RiversideGoats on Instagram for th e latest updates on the herd. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/goatham-farewell-ceremony-2025/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/09/Goat-Farewell-2025-1000-x-300-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141338Z UID:10001636-1758907800-1758913200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bingo! DESCRIPTION:BYO food and beverages to this all ages\, free to enter\, B-I-N -G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game win ner receives a prize. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to t he 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\, t he event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bingo-3/2025-09-26/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/B3-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250131T233744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T162852Z UID:10000469-1758967200-1758976200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:National Public Land's Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day is the nations largest single-day vol unteer effort for public lands. The purpose is to connect people to public land in their community\, inspire environmental stewardship\, and encoura ge use of public lands for education\, recreation\, and general health. \n To participate in this event\, please register here. \n**PLEASE READ FOR D IRECTIONS:** \n\nThe meeting location will be at Discovery Playground (PLE ASE DONT BE LATE!)\nThe project location is North of the second Softball F ield\nOur staff will be at a bright yellow tent at the location of the pro ject.\nApprox. Google Maps coordinates for volunteer meeting location\n\nW hat to wear/bring: \n\nFilled water bottle\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLon g pants\nComfortable clothing that can get dirty\nSunscreen\nOptional: Hat \n\nKeep all personal items with you at all times\, as we will not have a secure area for bags.\nFor the safety of our staff and volunteers\, if on the day of the project you are sick or not feeling well\, STAY HOME! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/national-public-lands-day-2025/ CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250902T210355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T210355Z UID:10002325-1758985200-1758992400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:M.A.D.E. in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Join dancers\, musicians\, and theater artists from M.A.D.E. in the Garden for interactive site-specific performances. Rain date October 4. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/m-a-d-e-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Jennys Garden\, Jenny's Garden\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/09/made-2025-8_26-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T230000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250331T181535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181536Z UID:10001026-1759003200-1759014000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Star Gazing DESCRIPTION:A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with a great sky line and the stars\, planets\, and moon in full view. Peer heavenward to s ee celestial wonders with the help of the Amateur Astronomers Association. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open 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 canc eled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the eve nt. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/star-gazing-5-2/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Kids & Family,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Untitled-design-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:19700101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T181523Z UID:10001588-1759579200-1759593600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:The Little Red Lighthouse Festival DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Manhattans only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous childrens book\, live music\, and activities for all ages! \nAs the Little Red Lighthouse is more than 140 years old and in need of c are\, it has been determined that the Lighthouse will again be only be ope n for a limited number of tours during this years Festival\, led by the NY C Park Rangers! As in years past\, tours will be first come\, first served . To safely and comfortably accommodate visitors\, we have reduced the tot al number of visitors we can accommodate. \nTo accomplish this years Littl e Red Lighthouse touring in a fair and efficient manner\, timed tickets wi ll be distributed beginning at noon on Saturday\, October 4. \n\nWe highly recommend that visitors looking to tour the lighthouse earlier in the day arrive before noon.\nTickets will be timed for a 40-minute window.\nTicke tholders are asked to arrive on time for their scheduled tour.\n\nThis yea r\, we will be offering additional tours of the Little Red Lighthouse outs ide of the Festival\, so attendees who are not able to visit the Lighthous e during the Festival will have additional opportunities once the Festival has concluded. \nThe Little Red Lighthouse is beloved by New Yorkers and visitors alike. Join us in our quest to ensure that the Little Red Lightho use can safely receive visitors for years to come. Together we can keep th e light shining! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/the-little-red-lighthouse-festival-3 / LOCATION:Little Red Lighthouse\, Little Red Lighthouse CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6245e892e0337-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T145104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T145919Z UID:10001648-1760180400-1760187600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Compostapalooza DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Conservancys work with compost and appreciate its impact on urban soil at this day of demonstrations\, science experiments\ , and live entertainment from Bash the Trash! We will be joined by our ama zing partners at Lower East Side Ecology Center\, Earth Matter\, Brotherho od Sister Sol\, Maggies Garden\, Food and Climate Consulting\, and Hudson Valley Skincare. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the pu blic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, fi rst-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the ev ent will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hour s before the event. \nJoin us at this event by signing up here! \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/compostapalooza/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/04/67e3038a86e23.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T145610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T142657Z UID:10001649-1760787000-1760801400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade throu gh the Park! The Parade meets at Dinosaur Playground and marches north to Ellington in the Park. To compete in the costume contest\, register your p up here! Rain date Saturday\, October 25. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverside-park-pup-halloween-parade- 2/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/04/67e303d90339d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250925T182227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182227Z UID:10002464-1760878800-1760886000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Halloween Pickleball Tournament & Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spooky season and help support the Riverside Park Pickleball Courts at this fun Halloween-themed competition. Plus enjoy Ha lloween treats\, family-fun games\, and a costume contest! \n\n\n\n\nAll p roceeds will help support the year-round maintenance of the Pickleball Cou rts in Riverside Park. \nRegister and learn more HERE \n\nRain Date: Octob er 26th. \nTournament participants will be guaranteed at least 3 matches i n the round robin. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/halloween-pickleball-tournament-fund raiser/ LOCATION:Riverside Pickleball Courts CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/01/Pickleball-scaled-e1738176507655.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20251016T180631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T203514Z UID:10002476-1761140700-1761156000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Works in Public 2025 Unveiling DESCRIPTION:The Art Students League of New York and the New York City Depar tment of Parks & Recreation are proud to present Works in Public 2025\, a year-long outdoor public art exhibition in Riverside Park. The exhibition features four new site-specific sculptures by League artists: Jason McCorm ack and Montana Simone in Riverside Park South at 61st Street\, and Kennet h Doherty and Aseel Sawalha in Riverside Park North at 145th Street \nSche dule: \n1:45pm ' Meet at Riverside Park South\, 61st St to unveil the new works by Jason McCormack and Montana Simone\n3:00pm ' Board our free shutt le to Riverside Park North\n3:45pm ' Arrive at Riverside Park North\, 145t h St. to unveil the new works by Kenneth Doherty and Aseel Sawalha URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/works-in-public-2025-unveiling/ LOCATION:Riverside Park South @ 61st Street CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/10/68c9879ae178f9ec227e8bb9_Montana-Simone-Sound-Weir.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T145405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T140041Z UID:10001650-1761924600-1761931800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Halloween Parade DESCRIPTION:The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites costumed k ids to gather at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument at 89th Street and Rive rside Drive and parade to Hippo Playground. Put on your favorite costume a nd join the fun\, featuring music from Ramblin Dans Freewheelin Band! \nTh is event is fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Spring Fair and is FRE E to attend. The Hippo Playground Project thanks our amazing sponsors and all the volunteers that help make it happen year after year! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-halloween-parade-3/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/02/Older-Kids-Sports-Reception-Invite-v1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20251023T140512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185738Z UID:10002477-1763200800-1763209800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Park's Annual Leaf Lift 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun day of giving back to our community by helpin g rake leaves in the beautiful Riverside Park. This event is a great way t o enjoy the outdoors\, meet new people\, and make a difference. No experie nce necessary\, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! You may know of the Leave the leaves practice that we follow to protect habitat for insect fr iends in our natural areas. \nFor our Leaf Lift event\, we focus on removi ng leaves from high traffic pathways to provide a safer and cleaner experi ence in the park. And the best part? All leaves removed from these project s will be composted in Riverside Park\, either supporting our work at our compost compound or going back into our woodland and restoration areas. \n Lets work together to keep our park looking its best. \nRegister to join o ne of our open volunteer sites: \n' Field House (102nd Street) \n' Volunte er House (108th Street) \n' Palisades Playground (148th Street) \nHere are a few friendly reminders on what to wear/bring to be prepared for volunte ering in Riverside Park: \n' Filled reusable water bottle\n' Sturdy\, clos ed-toe shoes\n' Comfortable\, seasonally-appropriate layers\n' Long pants & socks that cover your ankles\n' Sunscreen\n' Optional: hat \nWe will pro vide gardening gloves for volunteers and any other tools/materials needed for the project. Please always keep personal items with you\, as we do not have a secure area for your belongings. \nFor the safety of our staff and volunteers\, if on the day of the project you are sick or not feeling wel l\, stay home! It is not worth the risk to you or to others. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/riverside-parks-annual-leaf-lift/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/10/IMG_0010-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250925T190005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T190005Z UID:10002465-1763215200-1763220600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the New York Soldiers' and Sail ors' Monument DESCRIPTION:Akela Reason\, art historian and professor of history at the Un iversity of Georgia\, will discuss the complex history of the New York Sol diers and Sailors Monument in Riverside Park. Her talk derives from her re cent book\, Politics and Memory: Civil War Monuments in Gilded Age New Yor k (Yale University Press). The book illuminates the historical context of Civil War soldiers monuments in New York City\, exploring the fascinating intersection of art\, politics\, and memory within these works\, while als o highlighting the ever-changing ways different constituencies have engage d with them in symbolic and physical terms. \nRegister for the event here. \nThis event takes place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-a-history-of-t he-new-york-soldiers-and-sailors-monument/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/09/61vP9SAi9QL._SY385_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20250402T145824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T150420Z UID:10001651-1765038600-1765044000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Holiday on the Hudson DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting\, live music\ , decoration making\, and hot chocolate (while supplies last). Tree lighti ng at 5:30pm\, rain date Sunday\, December 7. \nSummer on the Hudson even ts are free and open 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 canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/holiday-on-the-hudson-3/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6543c545b9d79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20251205T215725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T151307Z UID:10002479-1768039200-1768053600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:NYC MulchFest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bring your Christmas tree to Riverside Park to be recycled into mulch that will nourish plantings in the Park all year long! \nThese wood chips are used to nurture trees and plants on street tree pits\, paths\, and gardens parkwide. But heres the best part ' you can take a bag of Chri stmas tree mulch home with you! \n \nHERES HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED \n1. Volunteer on Saturday\, January 10 from 10am-2pm\nVolunteers are needed to de-Christmas the trees left for recycling. We will be removing ornaments\ , lights\, and getting the trees ready to chip. Then\, well spread Christm as tree mulch around street trees along Riverside Drive. \nPlease register on Eventbrite here. \n2. Tree-cycle (from December 26 ' January 31)\nRecy cle your Christmas tree in Riverside Park! Drop your tree at any park entr ance and we will bring it to our chipping site to be Tree-cycled. The wood chips from your tree will be used as pine mulch\, spread on pathways and s treet tree pits throughout the park. You can even take home a bag of mulch to provide warm winter protection for the street tree in front of your ap artment. No need to register ' drop off anytime in this timeframe. \nMore than 25\,000 trees were recycled last year city-wide. Help us top this num ber!\n**Note: Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments before br inging the tree to a MulchFest site. \nFor more info on citywide tree drop -off and chipping sites\, please visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlig hts/festivals/mulchfest. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/nyc-mulchfest-2026/ CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/11/AED_Mulchfest2025-29-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260215T154011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T154140Z UID:10002621-1772373600-1772384400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Houses\, Secrets and Time: A New Play Reading DESCRIPTION:Summer on the Hudson presents a staged reading of Houses\, Secr ets and Time\, a new play by Laura MacLean. \nMargaret has scraped togethe r everything possible to buy a historical New England home from an elderly neighbor. When her sister finds a keepsake box hidden away\, its contents send the sisters on an impulsive trip to Japan to investigate. While they both grapple with the financial loss their father incurred before his dea th\, Margarets boyfriend Jim has hopes for a happy future with Margaret. M argarets fears about losing the family business clouds her ability to see beyond the past that still holds her in its grip. \nLaura MacLean began he r writing adventure as a songwriter\, focusing on music for many years whi le traveling and performing. In the mid-2000s\, she turned her attention t o playwriting at HB studio in NYC. She went on to refine her work in the H B Advanced Playwriting Group\, under the tutelage of renowned playwright D onna de Mateo. Her short plays were featured in festivals at The Barrow Th eatre Space and the HB Playwrights Theatre\, with full length readings at The Lambs Club\, courtesy of The Writers At Large playwrights group. Laura resides in NYC and is a member of the Dramatists Guild. \nPlease RSVP for the event here. \nThis event takes place in the newly-renovated 102nd Str eet Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/houses-secrets-and-time-a-new-play-r eading/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/02/Houses-Secrets-and-Time.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260211T150723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150723Z UID:10002619-1774101600-1774108800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Writers-A-Go-Go! DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson Classical Theater Company for an afternoon of o riginal ten minute plays! W.A.G.G. highlights the work of local contempora ry playwrights\, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company member s. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the pl aywrights. \nPay what you can! Audience donations help pay for artists sti pends and production costs. Register on Eventbrite here. \nThis event take s place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. T he stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-writers-a-go-go-3/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/2024-03-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260211T150723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T150723Z UID:10002620-1774188000-1774195200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Writers-A-Go-Go! DESCRIPTION:Join the Hudson Classical Theater Company for an afternoon of o riginal ten minute plays! W.A.G.G. highlights the work of local contempora ry playwrights\, directed and performed by Hudson Classical company member s. Stay after the show for light refreshments and conversation with the pl aywrights. \nPay what you can! Audience donations help pay for artists sti pends and production costs. Register on Eventbrite here. \nThis event take s place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. T he stairs to the Field House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-writers-a-go-go-3/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/2024-03-21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260402T125422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T125503Z UID:10003005-1775314800-1775318400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jenny Bentez Way: Street Co-Naming Ceremony DESCRIPTION:We are so proud of Riverside Parks own community garden\, locat ed at 138th Street and 12th Avenue. Jennys Garden is a special part of Riv erside Park named after Jenny Benitez\, a remarkable individual and a gian t in the community. In 2018 The New York Times wrote about her incredible impact in Riverside Park as one of the Citys original Guerilla Gardeners w ho transformed formerly abandoned areas around the City. \nWith help from her family and neighbors\, Jenny successfully revitalized a derelict lot i nto a thriving\, lush garden\, which has been lovingly tended by Jenny and local volunteers ever since the 1970s. \nIn a decades-long\, never-ending process of stewarding this one acre area of Riverside Park\, Jenny\, alon gside her husband Victor\, her children\, and her neighbors\, created a mu lti-generational\, multi-cultural community of urban gardeners in West Har lem. \nThis space was severely neglected for years and was littered with t rash\, abandoned cars\, and home to dangerous activity. In partnership wit h Riverside Park Conservancy and the New York City Parks Department\, Jenn y engaged the neighborhood\, fed the hungry\, and blessed the city with a horticultural oasis that grew across a half mile of landscape along Rivers ide Drive. \nJennys Garden is a living example of collective\, community-b ased agriculture within an urban landscape. Today the Garden continues to be led and stewarded by local volunteers. \nWe are inspired by the ongoing work of all volunteers at this garden\, and the community that has grown around it. This piece of land (which is just shy of one acre) produces a s ignificant harvest every year\, much of which is donated to local communit y centers and soup kitchens. \nIn November 2019\, Jenny Benitez passed awa y in her home\, surrounded by family\, at the age of 86. She is missed eve ry day by so many\, but her legacy will live on in the Garden\, in Riversi de Park\, and beyond. \nPlease join us on Saturday\, April 4th at 3pm to h onor the legacy of Jenny Benitez\, whose decades of stewardship transforme d the community and created a lasting green sanctuary. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jenny-benitez-way-street-co-naming-c eremony/ LOCATION:Jennys Garden\, Jenny's Garden\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2026/04/Jenny-Benitez-Way-Street-Co-Naming-Flyer-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260323T203323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T120550Z UID:10002803-1777118400-1777129200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Climate in Movement and Monument DESCRIPTION:This event has been POSTPONED to SUNDAY\, 4/26 at 12pm\, due to weather. \nJoin Riverside Park Conservancy\, artist Kenneth Doherty\, and Artichoke Dance Company for an afternoon of dance performance and discuss ion\, celebrating Earth Week. Dance performances held at 12pm and 2pm\, wi th artist talk and presentation of the Conservancys sustainability initiat ives in between. Rain date April 26. \nWithin the Waters\, created by Lynn Neuman and performed by Artichoke Dance Company\, is staged in conversati on with Kenneth Dohertys sculpture The Raft. A lush and dynamic ensemble d ance\, Within the Waters reflects on three themes: the realities of climat e migration\, the memories that water holds from what has occurred within it\, and the resiliency of communities in the face of disaster. \nAbout Ar tichoke Dance Company: Under the direction of Lynn Neuman\, is a national leader in eco-performance productions and projects entertaining\, engaging \, and inspiring audiences\, communities and organizations through perform ance and action. From stage productions to immersive performance tours to site inspired spectacles\, Artichoke Dance Company delights and activates audiences and participants. www.artichokedance.org \nAbout Kenneth Doherty and The Raft: Kenneth Doherty is a member of the Art Students League of N ew York\, where he has studied with Barney Hodes\, Oscar Garcia\, Marilyn Friedman and John Belardo. Working with Natsuki Takauji and Haksul Lee in the Art Students League of New Yorks Works in Public program\, he has deve loped an interest in the narrative potential of figurative art\, and the c hallenge of using figurative art to address contemporary issues. He welcom es the collaborative opportunity of working with the Artichoke Dance Compa ny to bring attention to the threat that rising ocean waters will have on New York City and these environs. \nAbout the Art Students League Works in Public: Works in Public\, originally known as Model the Monument\, is a f ully-funded program that invites artists to conceive of\, create\, and ins tall site-specific sculptures in partnership with League instructors\, Wor ks in Public advisors\, and the New York City Department of Parks and Recr eation. Sculptures created in the Works in Public program are displayed in a year-long exhibition at two sites in Riverside Park. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/climate-in-movement-and-monument/ LOCATION:W 145th Street Lawn\, New York CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/Doherty_TheRaft-01-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260414T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191654Z UID:10003269-1777212000-1777217400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts DESCRIPTION:Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present the Spring 2025 edition of Charlotte Mayersons Overlook Concert series\, f eaturing talent from The Manhattan School of Musics Center for Career Read iness & Community Impact\, French Cookin Blues Band\, and the Bloomingdale School of Music\, \nApril 26: A Brass Ensemble from Manhattan School of M usic ' A glorious sound floats over the park as these student musicians pl ay traditional and contemporary music. \nMay 10: French Cookin Blues ' Thi s Blues Hall of Fame band plays authentic Blues from around the country fo r a special New York sound. \nMay 17: Latin Jazz with the Bloomingdale Sch ool of Music ' A faculty ensemble from the Bloomingdale School of Music pr esents a jazz trio with a Brazilian flair. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/charlotte-mayersons-overlook-concert s/2026-04-26/ LOCATION:116th Street Overlook\, 116th Street Overlook\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/20231015_140958-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260402T173603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T213708Z UID:10003260-1777802400-1777824000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Spring Fair DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners and Riverside Park Conservancy in vite you to celebrate the spring season with live music\, games\, activiti es\, arts & crafts\, giant bubbles\, a petting zoo\, and the chance to mee t our Park fleet and dress up as Riverside Park junior staff members!\nPro ceeds help fund the continued maintenance of the 15 playgrounds across Riv erside Park and year round programming that serves thousands of local fami lies. \nOnly children need to have wristbands or tickets to attend activit ies. Early wristband pickup will take place on Saturday\, May 2nd from 10: 30am'3:30pm at the Hippo Park House. On the day of\, wristbands and ticket s will be available at the playground. \nPurchase tickets for the event he re! \nTo volunteer at this event\, click here! Parents that volunteer will receive a FREE wristband for each 2-hour slot they sign-up for! \nFor mor e information\, email devorah@riversideparknyc.org. \nWe hope to see you t here! \n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\nFor everyones safety\, we are asking all participants to observe the following guidelines:\n*Wash your hands before attending a program\n* Stay home if you are sick \nAdditionally\, we enco urage participants to bring their own hand sanitizer and water bottles to our programs. \nRiverside Playground Partners is an all-volunteer parent g roup affiliate of Riverside Park Conservancy that works in collaboration w ith Conservancy Staff to maintain the playground and provide free activiti es for the community. \nThank you to our sponsors!\nIn formation as of Mar ch 30th. Interested in sponsoring our events? Please reach out to devorah@ riversideparknyc.org. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-spring-fair-2026/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Spring-Fair-2026-MAILCHIMp.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260414T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191654Z UID:10003270-1778421600-1778427000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts DESCRIPTION:Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present the Spring 2025 edition of Charlotte Mayersons Overlook Concert series\, f eaturing talent from The Manhattan School of Musics Center for Career Read iness & Community Impact\, French Cookin Blues Band\, and the Bloomingdale School of Music\, \nApril 26: A Brass Ensemble from Manhattan School of M usic ' A glorious sound floats over the park as these student musicians pl ay traditional and contemporary music. \nMay 10: French Cookin Blues ' Thi s Blues Hall of Fame band plays authentic Blues from around the country fo r a special New York sound. \nMay 17: Latin Jazz with the Bloomingdale Sch ool of Music ' A faculty ensemble from the Bloomingdale School of Music pr esents a jazz trio with a Brazilian flair. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/charlotte-mayersons-overlook-concert s/2026-05-10/ LOCATION:116th Street Overlook\, 116th Street Overlook\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/20231015_140958-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260203T162403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T162403Z UID:10002514-1778940000-1778945400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:River: A Hudson Memoir DESCRIPTION:Join New York City naturalist and author Leslie Day as she disc usses her book River: A Hudson Memoir. Learn about her almost 40 years of living in a houseboat on the Hudson River at the 79th Street Boat Basin an d the natural history of the river itself'from its geological birth as an estuary with thriving wildlife to polluted years and subsequent clean-up. Leslie highlights the resilience of the houseboat community\, who survived hurricanes\, Noreasters\, giant icefields\, fires\, and sinkings. Despite it all\, the community thrived together through uplifting celebrations an d a shared joy of living on the river. \nThis event takes place in the new ly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive\, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the F ield House are across the promenade at 102nd Street. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/river-a-hudson-memoir/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/02/image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T051407 CREATED:20260414T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191654Z UID:10003271-1779026400-1779031800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concerts DESCRIPTION:Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present the Spring 2025 edition of Charlotte Mayersons Overlook Concert series\, f eaturing talent from The Manhattan School of Musics Center for Career Read iness & Community Impact\, French Cookin Blues Band\, and the Bloomingdale School of Music\, \nApril 26: A Brass Ensemble from Manhattan School of M usic ' A glorious sound floats over the park as these student musicians pl ay traditional and contemporary music. \nMay 10: French Cookin Blues ' Thi s Blues Hall of Fame band plays authentic Blues from around the country fo r a special New York sound. \nMay 17: Latin Jazz with the Bloomingdale Sch ool of Music ' A faculty ensemble from the Bloomingdale School of Music pr esents a jazz trio with a Brazilian flair. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/charlotte-mayersons-overlook-concert s/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:116th Street Overlook\, 116th Street Overlook\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/20231015_140958-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR