Free Summer Kickoff Riverfront Festival 2026

Free kayaking, seine net fishing, arts and crafts, free food and music, raffle prizes, tabling from local community groups, and more!
About this Event

Welcome to the Free Summer Kickoff Riverfront Festival happening on Sat Jun 20 2026 at Habirshaw Park on the Hudson!

Get ready for a day filled with FREE kayaking, seine net fishing, live turtle displays, arts and crafts, food and music, raffle prizes, tabling from local community groups, and more.
The Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration will join the fun from 11:00am - 12:30pm with a puppet parade (you can participate!) and a magical flotilla of fish-themed boats. ‌‌

Join us as we kick off the summer season with a bang. Bring your friends and family for a day of excitement by the riverfront. Don't miss out on this fantastic event to start your summer off right!

Hosted by YPRC, Beczak Environmental Center, Sarah Lawrence CURB, Riverkeeper.

Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Riverkeeper Fish Migration Celebration
Host: Riverkeeper
🕑: 12:30 PM
Food Opens
🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Free Public Kayaking and Canoe Rides (first come first serve)
Host: YPRC
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Seine Net Fishing
Host: CURB
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Free Public Kayaking and Canoe Rides (first come first serve)
Host: YPRC
Turtle and Tortoise Show - all day
Community Group Tabling - all day
Yoga - Time TBD
Arts and Crafts - Time TBD