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NYC Free: Pier I Picture Show Outdoor Movies on the Hudson

Free outdoor movies are back in Manhattan every Wednesday through Mid-August, and each one on the schedule celebrates New York City, with singing, dancing and laughter. The Pier I Picture Show series is part of the annual Summer on the Hudson festival of dozens of FREE events, including music and dance performances, environmental education programs for the kids, and more in … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Pier I Picture Show Outdoor Movies on the Hudson

Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration

Hudson River Park is calling it the UnGala, since it's virtual, but it still has a long list of celebrity participants, an auction, and some family-friendly fun and games.  It's FREE to attend, but since this is a fund-raiser to support park programs, including the fabulous new Pier 26 Eco-Park, you are encouraged to donate. Participating celebrities include David … [Read more...] about Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration

Pier 26 Hudson River Park Opens

Pier 26 is the newest park in NYC, an architectural marvel that honors the Hudson River's environmental and ecological importance. Plus there are knockout views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from an elevated walkway. Pier 26 is a 2.5 acre expanse that is the first and only public pier dedicated to river ecology.  It is the newest addition to Hudson River … [Read more...] about Pier 26 Hudson River Park Opens

NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival

The annual SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival goes virtual this year, as so many events in NYC and nationwide have been doing.  Join the Hudson River Park's River Project on Thursday, Sept. 24 for a full day of online presentations, science performances, Q&A sessions and more, designed to inspire science lovers of all ages.  There's also a new new Student Vision … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival

Blues BBQ 2015 in Hudson River Park

The annual NYC Blues BBQ festival combines two of the best things in life - great blues music and great BBQ. Live blues music by top performers is free, but not the BBQ from top NYC finger licking good restaurants. It's next Saturday, August 22nd, and it's the 16th annual Blues & BBQ bash, in a new, larger location in Hudson River Park, at Pier 26 in Tribeca. Live … [Read more...] about Blues BBQ 2015 in Hudson River Park

Free Hudson River nature walk

Take a walk on the wild side. Learn about the natural side of the Hudson River and Hudson River Park from trained naturalists in a FREE one-hour walk Sunday morning. You'll be introduced to the park's plants and flowers and some of the 85 species of birds identified within park boundaries. While dogs are permitted in Hudson River Park, they are not welcome on the Hudson River … [Read more...] about Free Hudson River nature walk

NYC Free: family science fair Saturday at NYC Pier 84

School might not be in session, but science class is in session, and parents are invited. Science on the River is a day-long festival on Pier 84 on Saturday, August 18th, with kid-friendly, parent-pleasing activities to help kids have fun with science-oriented crafts projects and experiments. The day is sponsored by a collection of New York City museums, environmental … [Read more...] about NYC Free: family science fair Saturday at NYC Pier 84