Drums Along the Hudson 2026: A Native American & Multicultural Celebration
Featuring: Mohawk Elder Tom Porter, a Pow Wow led by Louis Mofsie, storytelling, crafts, food, and more!
Lotus Music and Dance is thrilled to announce that Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will celebrate its 24th anniversary
This all-day event features an open air pow wow – a celebratory gathering of Native American people – led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers. Mohawk Elder Tom Porter will give the opening Thanksgiving Address.
Featuring performances by Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, Saung Budaya West Sumatran Dance, Feraba West African Rhythms and Tap, Parijat Desai Dance in the Round and more!
Activities will include craft demonstrations, storytelling, multicultural cuisine, native crafts for sale, and more! To promote environmental awareness and education, eco-friendly and community-focused organizations will also be in attendance.
Please note that this is a free, non-ticketed event.
For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers. Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera! We will stay on trails and the hike will not be strenuous, but we will be walking for about an hour and a half, so please dress appropriately. If you do not know how to use iNaturalist, arrive 15 minutes early and we will show you how!
Location: Payson Playground, 285-287 Dyckman St
For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Inwood Hill Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers. Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and learn how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera! We will stay on trails and the hike will not be strenuous, but we will be walking for about an hour and a half, so please dress appropriately. If you do not know how to use iNaturalist, arrive 15 minutes early and we will show you how!
Location: Payson Playground, 285-287 Dyckman St
Registration is required: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/19268
In preparation for City Nature Challenge (4/24-4/27), join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Sherman Creek to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers. Volunteers will learn how to identify these plants and how to make iNaturalist observations of any other signs of nature you find along the way. Please bring water and a snack as well as your smartphone or camera! We will stay on trails and the hike will not be strenuous, but we will be walking for about an hour and a half, so please dress appropriately. If you do not know how to use iNaturalist, arrive 15 minutes early and we will show you how!
Meeting Location: 199th St and 10th Ave
Free — Registration is required: https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/stewardship/19206
After a snowy winter, the Central Park Conservancy is excited to welcome friends and families back to the green at the Davis Center! On April 18, stop by as the green opens for the season with music, games, art, and more—all free and open to all. For more information, visit the Davis Center’s website.
When: April 18 | 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Where: Davis Center at the Harlem Meer
Admission: Free and open to all—no sign-up required!
