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:20250827T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T223000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250812T205738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T205738Z UID:10002310-1756324800-1756333800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Pier I Picture Show - Mamma Mia! (2008) DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic\, bring a friend\, and sing along to the movie in spired by the hit musical. Open Captioned. \nPresented in partnership with MAMMA MIA! on Broadway! This international musical sensation has kept aud iences dancing in the aisles for 25 years. MAMMA MIA! is the Broadway geta way that audiences cant wait to escape to\, and this August it returns to the Winter Garden Theatre for a special limited engagement. You already kn ow youre gonna love it ' get your tickets today. \nSummer on the Hudson ev ents are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, an d available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain a t 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/pier-i-picture-show-mamma-mia-2008/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/08/one-sheet.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250331T203559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T203559Z UID:10001488-1756373400-1756377000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Tots Soccer DESCRIPTION:Dynamic coaches from Carlos Oliveira Soccer Academy help childr en 5 and under learn soccer skills and develop self-confidence in a fun\, non-competitive environment. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and op en to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a fir st-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the ev ent\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/park s/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/tots-soccer-3/2025-08-28/ LOCATION:71st Street Soccer Field\, 71st Street Soccer Field CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/tots-soccer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T223000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250401T194908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T173533Z UID:10001615-1756411200-1756420200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Movies on the Waterfront - In the Heights (2021) DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic\, bring a friend\, and settle in for a night of p remier movies in the Park. Open captioned. Seating opens at 6:30pm\, movie begins at dusk. \n\nAugust 7 ' The Sun is Also a Star (2019) PG-13 | 1h 4 0m\nAugust 14 ' Coco (2017) presentado en espaol | PG | 1h 45m\nAugust 21 ' Love & Basketball (2000) PG-13 | 2h 4m\nAugust 28 ' In the Heights (2021 ) PG-13 | 2h 23m ' Winner of our Audience Choice vote!\n\nSummer on the Hu dson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserv ed\, 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 u pdates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/movies-on-the-waterfront-audience-ch oice/ LOCATION:W 145th Street Lawn\, New York CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/04/67e2bb1e0c0a5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250401T191852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T192903Z UID:10001600-1756495800-1756501200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Comedy Club DESCRIPTION:Join host Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show\, Nickelodeon) and some of New Yorks most exciting comedians for a hilarious evening on Pier I. Ch eck back in July for featured comedians! \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and availa ble on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the ti me 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/riverside-comedy-club/2025-08-29/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250331T205325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T205325Z UID:10001574-1756551600-1756558800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Sketch Jam DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. No registration required\ , some basic supplies provided. \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 canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/p arks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/sketch-jam-6/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 022/02/gardenpeople-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250402T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141338Z UID:10001633-1757093400-1757098800@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-3/2025-09-05/ 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:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250331T185725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190459Z UID:10001294-1757098800-1757106000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Trivia Night! DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge at this general knowledge pop culture trivi a night\, hosted by the NYC Trivia League. \nSummer on the Hudson events a re free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and avai lable 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\, chec k nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/trivia-night-4/2025-09-05/ 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/2 025/02/20220603_190833-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 CREATED:20250402T134419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T163317Z UID:10001618-1757250000-1757268000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED to Sept. 14: West Side County Fair DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED to September 14th. \nEnjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands\, sideshow performers\, carnival rides and games\, local vendors\, cotton candy\, and more! \nThis years live mus ic includes Damian Quiones\, Kacie Hill\, and square dancing with City Sto mpers. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus returns with jaw-dropping sideshow perfor mances featuring Fulanitos Adventure and Paris the Hip Hop Juggler. Enjoy roving performers from Cassidy Haley Productions. The fair will also featu re an exciting pop-up by the New York Handmade Collective! \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unres erved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is he avy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weathe r updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/west-side-country-fair/ 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:20250912T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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:20260424T114738 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 END:VCALENDAR