Tuesday, September 8th
Tone Up Tuesday 50 West 97th Street. 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Free! Tone up Tuesday is a 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong — all while fitting into real life. This class can be done entirely with bodyweight (no equipment needed). Light weights, bands, or other equipment are optional for those who want an extra challenge. Modifications are always offered, making this class great for all fitness levels. We recommend bringing a towel, water bottle, and yoga mat.
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Bloomingdale Playground (Amsterdam between 104th & 105th). 10:oo a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Family Movie: Sky High NYPL- St Agnes (444 Amsterdam Ave). 3:30 p.m. -4:45 p.m. Free! New kids Will and Layla must stop a nefarious plot at their school for superheroes to save their friends and family. Starring Michael Angarano, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Kurt Russell.
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyroll Workout Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South, West 70th Street). 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free! Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Wednesday, September 9th
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Bloomingdale Playground (Amsterdam between 104th & 105th). 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Play Reading Club Reverie Room–163 W. 72nd St (upstairs of Hungry and Healthy Marketplace). 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Free! (bodega purchase required) Play Reading Club is back! BYOP or check out our in-house library of plays at your new favorite theatre community hangout. See you upstairs!
Summer on the Hudson: Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun at The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free! End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by instructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
NYC Breathe & Reset, 100 Riverside Blvd. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free (registration recommended). Take a mindful break from the rush of the city with a free, one-hour, in-person breathwork and meditation experience presented by the Art of Living Foundation. Participants will learn a simple breathing technique, enjoy a guided meditation, and experience the calm and connection of meditating together. No prior meditation experience is needed.
Thursday, September 10th
Tucker Greenmarket, West 66th Street and Broadway. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Free! Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods, and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.
Columbia Thursday Sunday Greenmarket Broadway Between West 113th and West 116th St. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free! Every Thursday and Sunday, year-round, university students and faculty, hospital staff, visitors, and patients, as well as Upper West Side residents, can find a diverse selection of locally grown and produced foods throughout the market.
Summer on the Hudson: Bodyweight Blast Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free! High-energy bodyweight exercises combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. Bring your own mat.
Friday, September 11th
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground Bloomingdale Playground (Amsterdam between 104th & 105th). 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Adult Board and Card Games Riverside Library. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Free! Calling all Bridge, Mahjong, and tabletop game players! Join us in person for two hours of gaming fun! This program is for adults ages 18+. First come, first served!
Movie: Project Hail Mary NYPL-Morningside Heights. 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free (ages 50+). Join MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS LIBRARY for a screening of the 2026 film starring Ryan Gosling.
Summer on the Hudson: Game Night Pier 1 (in Riverside Park South). 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free! Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners! Hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Movie Under the Stars: Lilo and Stitch Playground Eighty Nine LXXXIX (W. 89th Newtween Amsterdam and Columbus Aves. 7:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Free! A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch,” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Saturday, September 12th
Tucker Greenmarket West 66th Street and Broadway. 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Free! Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods, and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.
Saturday, September 12th
Cartoons and Coloring Reverie Room–163 W. 72nd St (upstairs of Hungry and Healthy Marketplace). 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Free! (bodega purchase required) RSVP! Saturday mornings were sacred as a kid. Who says we have to lose the fun? Stay in your PJs and join us upstairs for a relaxing morning of Cartoons and Coloring! Grab your favorite breakfast goodies from the bodega downstairs, and come color and watch your favorite childhood cartoons with us!
Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground, Amsterdam Ave., W 104 St and W 105 St. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Free! The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC’s playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Summer on the Hudson: Nature Explorers at 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free! Nature-focused workshops and educational craft activities, best for children ages 4-10.
West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival, 113th and Manhattan Avenue (Morningside Park). 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Free! Join West Harlem Arts Alliance, Harlem Late Night Jazz and NYC Parks for the annual jazz festival.
Sunday, September 13th
Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi Soldier’s Monument in Riverside Park (89th and Riverside Drive). 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Free! Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
79th Street Green Market Columbus between 77th St and 81st Street. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Free! Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, on beautiful, tree-lined Columbus Avenue, the 79th Street Greenmarket has connected local farms and farmers to the residents of this Upper West Side neighborhood since 1983. Every Sunday, year-round, customers can find a diverse selection of locally grown and produced foods throughout the market. Beyond shopping, visitors can enjoy cooking demonstrations, educational programs, and family activities, creating an interactive, welcoming experience for all ages.