Volunteers work alongside field staff and ParkTenders to clean up the goat enclosure. This recurring volunteer opportunity takes place on the second and fourth Friday of every month.

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Friday Night Jams

Fri, 28 Aug

A monthly musical get-happy hour featuring local sounds. Friday Night Jams takes place on the last Friday of the month from May through August.

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Riverside Comedy Club

Fri, 28 Aug

A comedy evening hosted by Nat Towsen with New York comedians. Rated PG-13, with parental discretion advised. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served.

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Riverside Park Birding Club

Fri, 28 Aug

Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.

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Meet the Fleet

Fri, 28 Aug

A behind-the-scenes look at the Conservancy's diverse fleet of vehicles. Meet staff, explore cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, and learn how they support the Conservancy's sustainability initiatives. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served.

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Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness

Fri, 28 Aug

A free group fitness program for New Yorkers of all ages, combining dance and aerobics. Colorful outfits are encouraged. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served.

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Tree Club del Bosque de West Harlem

Fri, 28 Aug

A Spanish-language volunteer event held on the fourth Saturday. Participants clean the park, remove weeds and introduced species, and care for trees.

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Story Hour!

Fri, 28 Aug

Weekly story time for kids featuring rotating books and guest readers.

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Vinyl Nights

Fri, 28 Aug

A vibrant, inclusive dance party celebrating everything New York, with live vinyl DJs spinning vintage tunes. Music includes disco, funk, soul, house, boogie, Latin, freestyle, and 1980s and 1990s hip hop. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served. The event may be canceled in heavy rain.

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Tai Chi

Fri, 28 Aug

Learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served. The event may be canceled in heavy rain.

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Sketch Jam

Fri, 28 Aug

An observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Bring your favorite art supplies, with some basic supplies provided. Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and first come, first served. The event may be canceled in heavy rain.

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Hippo Playground is a Riverside Park play area where children can enjoy imaginative outdoor play and active recreation. It’s a neighborhood destination centered around its distinctive hippo-themed design.

Playground
Landmarks and outdoors
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