Manhattan is bustling with city life, but it\u2019s also an island surrounded by plenty of waterfront space. With so much shore space, the borough will be packed with waterside events to experience this summer\u2014including celebrations of America\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n
From outdoor concerts to festivals and everything in between, waterfront events in Manhattan will offer something for all New Yorkers to enjoy!\n<\/p>\n
Waterfront events in Manhattan this summer Sundays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Sept. 6; Dyckman Street at the Hudson River Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music<\/a><\/p>\n First Sundays of the month through November, 2 to 4 p.m.; South Street Seaport\u2019s Wavertree Ship (Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck.) More information at southstreetseaportmuseum.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n Print Your Own Stationery<\/a><\/p>\n Last Saturday and Sunday of the month; 12 p.m.; 211 Water St. Youth Pride Fest<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, June 6, 2 p.m., Hudson River Park, Pier 84 at W. 44 St. Jazz at Pier 84<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesdays, June 17 \u2014 Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Hudson River Park, Pier 84 at W. 44 St. Juneteenth Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n Thursday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.; Hudson River Park, Pier 45 at Christopher St. Big City Fishing<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturdays, June 13 to Aug. 22, \u00a011 a.m.\u20133 pm.; Pier 51 at Jane St.; Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m; Pier 26 at N. Moore St. Thursdays,\u00a0 3 to 5 p.m.;Pier 97 at W. 55 St. The Swedish Midsummer Festival<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, June 20, 4 to 9 p.m.; Battery Park City in Rockefeller Park The Great Nosh<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Governors Island Improv Everywhere<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday, June 21, 1 p.m.; Piers 45 and 46 at Christopher Street River & Blues<\/a><\/p>\n Thursdays in July; Doors open at 6:30 p.m., shows at 7:30 p.m.; Battery Park City Mornings in The Glade<\/a><\/p>\n Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., June 4-Sept. 3; Little Island, Pier 55 in Hudson River Park at W. 13 St. A relaxed space for kids and their caregivers to start the day together.\u00a0<\/p>\n Macy\u2019s 4th of July Fireworks Honoring America\u2019s 250th Birthday\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, July 4 Sail4th 250 Grand Review of Tall Ships at Governors Island<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Governors Island Picnic Point Hudson River Park Boardwalk Blues<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesdays, July 7 to 28, 6:30 p.m.; Pier 97 at W 55 St. 15th Annual NYC Poetry Festival<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Governors Island Jazz by the Water<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, July 25, 12 to 5 p.m., Governors Island Crab Week<\/a><\/p>\n July 19 to 25; Hudson River Park, various times and locations
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Take a free, guided 20-minute kayak trip on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge. Kayakers will see the city from a different vantage point: the water! More information at inwoodcanoenyc.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Set type from the Seaport Museum\u2019s collection of historical fonts, mix ink, cut paper, and print a customized edition of 35 notecards using a 19th-century printing press. More information at southstreetseaportmuseum.org.<\/p>\n
Youth Pride Fest brings a daylong celebration with Hetrick-Martin Institute featuring music, resources and community. More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This popular series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan\u2019s riverfront. Supported by the Jazz Foundation of America. More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celebrate the history of Juneteenth at this concert featuring dance and music, in collaboration with Ladies of Hip Hop. More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drop in a line at these catch-and-release fishing workshops at Hudson River Park, and learn about local wildlife. All skill levels are encouraged to join. Fishing rods and instruction are provided.\u00a0More information at hudsonriverpark.org.<\/p>\n
The festival, now in its 27th year in the neighborhood, will feature traditional music by Paul Dahlin with fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute, dances around the Midsummer pole led by Scandinavian Folklorist Ross Sutter, floral crowns, Swedish delicacies and more. Bpca.ny.gov.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This ultimate summer picnic is back, featuring some of the Big Apple\u2019s best restaurants and exclusive chef collabs. More information at govisland.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Attendees will enjoy a fun time alongside hundreds of kindred spirits with the 21st edition of Improv Everywhere\u2019s annual Mp3 Experiment. More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Battery Park City\u2019s outdoor summer concert series returns on Thursdays in July, bringing blues music to the waterfront. This year will feature Rebirth Brass Band, The War and Treaty, Allen Stone and Amelia Day. More information at bpca.ny.gov.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lower East River in the Seaport District, areas near the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City, and near the Brooklyn Bridge. More information at Macys.com\/fireworks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cel\u00ade\u00adbrate Amer\u00adi\u00adca\u2019s\u00a0250th\u00a0anniver\u00adsary with an amazing flotil\u00adla of tall ships from around the world. More information at govisland.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pack a blanket, enjoy the sunset and listen to blues and roots music, featuring local greats from around the city. Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America.\u00a0More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Poets, poetry lovers and poets-to-be will gather to celebrate poetry. More information at govisland.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Enjoy music from artists from around the world, as well as local tal\u00adent, in a\u00a0beau\u00adti\u00adful out\u00addoor venue. More information at govisland.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The annual crustacean shell-ebration highlights the biodiversity of the Hudson River through friendly neighborhood decapods (types of crustaceans). The Estuarine Sanctuary is home to eight species of local crabs that the park is excited to spotlight during this week of events. More information at hudsonriverpark.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n