All-free events across Battery Park City from May through October
Summer’s heating up in Battery Park City!
Battery Park City Authority’s 2025 Seasonal Program & Event Guide details a broad range of free programming – including music, art, nature, walking tours, fitness, and more – across Battery Park City from May through October. The Guide features illustrated program offerings organized by monthly event highlights and by those of interest to adults and seniors, school-aged children, and preschoolers, as well as information about community spaces at 200 Rector Place, 6 River Terrace, and the BPC Ball Fields. Interested individuals can subscribe to the mailing list online at bpca.ny.gov/events, by phone at (212) 267-9700, or at any BPCA program or event.
Highlights of BPCA’s 2025 Seasonal Program & Event Guide include—
MAY EVENTS
Thursdays, 6:30PM @ Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
– May 1 – MIREYA RAMOS
Experience the Latin Grammy winning vocalist, musician, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache, Mireya Ramos, who’s versatility, natural improvisational skills, and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in NYC.
– May 8 – LIVIA MATTOS
A vibrant and unorthodox power trio led by master accordion player/vocalist Livia Mattos. Her unique style shows her technical prowess and experimental compositions.
– May 29 – CASINO PEOPLE
The indie vibes, pop hooks, melodies, and lyrics of the Casino People spread positivity and good time vibes with genuine, heartfelt tunes.
Sundays, May 11-November 23, 9AM-2PM @ Irish Hunger Memorial Plaza
– The Battery Park City Farmers Market, operated by Down to Earth Markets, will provide healthy, fresh produce from local providers, family-friendly activities will be programmed at the BPC Farmers Market throughout the season. Celebrate the opening day with a special performance by Jazzajilo and a Mother’s Day craft project.
River Terrace will be closed to vehicle traffic from Murray Street to North End Avenue from 7AM-4PM on Sundays, May 11-Nov 23.
Saturday, May 17, 6:30PM, @ Esplanade Plaza
– BOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY DANCE
Join IMGE Dance for a performance and community dance workshop. This dance company is rooted in Indian classical, hip hop, and contemporary dance, bringing a new medium of storytelling using a global movement vocabulary.
JUNE EVENTS
Saturday, June 7, 6:30PM, @ Esplanade Plaza
– SALSA COMMUNITY DANCE
Join Las Mariquitas, NYC’s energetic queer and trans salsa band for a community dance extravaganza. The band will kick things off with a movement workshop on the dance floor.
Thursday, June 12, 6:30PM, @ Belvedere Plaza
– TREVOR TURLA
Weaving the textured sounds of his trombone and soulful voice with sincere storytelling, Trevor Turla’s sound is inspired by an amalgamation of American music, from jazz, to rock, and beyond.
Saturday, June 14, 2-5PM, @ Rockefeller Park
– JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Celebrate Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, with the Federation of Black Cowboys. Enjoy stories about freedom, African American history, with artmaking, live music, sing-alongs, and horseback rides (ages 3 and up).
Friday, June 20, 5-9PM, @ Rockefeller Park
– SWEDISH MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
An annual celebration of the summer solstice with traditional music by Paul Dahlin with fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute. Dances around the Midsummer pole led by Scandinavian folklorist Ross Sutter. Make a floral crown, enjoy Swedish delicacies, and more!
Presented by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York and Battery Park City Authority.
Friday, June 27, 10AM – 1PM, @ Rockefeller Park
– BPC COMMUNITY FIELD DAY
10AM-1PM, ROCKEFELLER PARK
School’s out for the summer! Families are invited to join us for an International Playdate with Divinity Roxx & Friends. Take part in field games, activities with local organizations, and our annual tug-of-war. Plus face-painting, water play, and so much more!
JULY EVENTS
Thursdays, 7PM @ Rockefeller Park
RIVER & BLUES
Experience world-class, blues-inspired music in Rockefeller Park!
DOORS: 7PM, SHOW: 8PM
– July 10 – MAGGIE ROSE
After years on the Nashville music scene, Maggie Rose’s hard work was rewarded when her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, which features her greatest work to date,was nominated for a Grammy award.
– July 17- AMYTHYST KIAH
On her latest release Still + Bright, Amythyst Kiah’s revelatory storytelling is merged with a twist on rootsy alt-rock, a vital new addition to her body of work that explores the struggle and joy of self-discovery.
– July 24 – AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE
The award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, has enamored international audiences with its dynamic performances featuring the music of jazz legends and new compositions from the Latin music scene.
– July 31- LADY BLACKBIRD
Harnessing a mighty voice and fabulous regalia, Lady Blackbird effortlessly portrays heart-rending yearning, and soft, whispered balladry, which imbues her visceral jazz-soul with a journeying independence.
AUGUST EVENTS
Tuesday August 12 – Saturday August 16, 7PM @ Rockefeller Park
– 44th ANNUAL BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL
New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival returns to Rockefeller Park this summer. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with “Everybody Dance Now!” Please check batterydance.org for the performance schedule.
Presented by Battery Dance in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Saturday, September 20 11AM-4PM, @ Esplanade Plaza
– BPC BLOCK PARTY
A revived neighborhood tradition returns to Battery Park City this fall, with children’s games and family activities, live musical performances featuring talent from the neighborhood, local business and restaurant vendors, contests, prizes, and much more! To participate email: info.bpc@bpca.ny.gov
OCTOBER EVENTS
Saturday, October 25, 2PM, @ Teardrop Park
– CAMPFIRE STORIES & SONGS
Cozy up to a campfire for stories and songs with family and friends featuring a live performance, nature activity, Halloween art project, lawn games, and so much more!
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