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Shake a leg to free summer concerts for kids at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. Photo courtesy of Jazz Forum Arts
Shake a leg to free summer concerts for kids at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park. Photo courtesy of Jazz Forum Arts
5/23/25 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Free Westchester and Hudson Valley, free summer concerts are a great way to make the most of longer days and comfortable temperatures. Many performances are held in the area's beautiful waterfront parks, with sunset views providing a stunning backdrop. 

From jazz for kids to rockabilly to Afrobeats, there is something for everyone on the list we've rounded up below. Many events also offer food trucks or other tasty options. 

For more family fun this season, bookmark our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through for full details, including reservation requirements. Really cool things to do with kids tend to book up fast!

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Free Outdoor Concerts for Families in Lower Westchester

Ridge Hill Music on the Hill Summer Concert Series

Yonkers
Fridays through Friday, June 27, 2025
Come out and enjoy outdoor concerts this summer with talented musicians every Friday through September. This year’s musical lineup features multiple genres, including jazz, Latin jazz, Salsa, and Afrobeats. READ MORE

Rock the Block in Downtown White Plains

White Plains
Third Wednesdays every month, May 21-August 20, 2025
Rock the block returns! Come downtown every third Wednesday from May through August for electrifying live music and an expanded outdoor dining experience right onto Mamaroneck Ave - no cars, just people – transforming it into White Plains’ premier Str”eat”ery! READ MORE

Summer Sizzle Outdoor Concerts in New Rochelle

New Rochelle
Saturdays, June 7-August 30, 2025
Enjoy free concerts in Ruby Dee Park every Saturday this summer, accompanied by food trucks on Lawton Street. A series of special signature events also offer afternoon festivities where attendees can enjoy local food trucks, craft tents, and engaging activities for the whole family.  READ MORE

Yonkers Waterfront Live - Free Summer Concerts

Yonkers
Fridays through August 15, 2025
Enjoy free live music at the Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series! Starting June 6 and running every Friday night through August 15, enjoy free live music from 6:30pm to 8pm by the waterfront. READ MORE

Summer Fest Concert Series at Cross County Center

Yonkers
Select Wednesdays from June 18-July 30, 2025
Cross County Center Shoppers are invited to bring their beach blankets and chairs to The Green Lawn at Center Court to enjoy different genres of music through the decades. This year's concerts feature brand new bands. READ MORE

Town of Pelham Summer Concert Series

Pelham
Mondays, June 16-September 8, 2025
Twelve FREE concerts, featuring primarily rock and swing styles, are scheduled for Monday nights by the gazebo. READ MORE

Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series & Jitterbug Jams

Dobbs Ferry
Wednesdays, July 9-August 27, 2025
Enjoy free live jazz concerts on eight Wednesdays in summer at Waterfront Park on the Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry. Begun in 2000, Jazz Forum Arts’ longest-running series features an eclectic array of artists and groups. Bring the kids early for the Jitterbug Jams jazz for kids program.  READ MORE

Free Summer Concerts at Kensico Dam and Glen Island Park

Valhalla and New Rochelle
Select dates from Friday, July 11-Friday, August 29, 2025
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers and enjoy free concerts at two different locations: Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla and Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. READ MORE

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Cortlandt Summer Concert and Movie Nights

Cortlandt Manor
Select Thursdays, June 12-August 7, 2025
Enjoy the sounds of live bands, then stick around (on select nights) for a kid-friendly movie. Pre-show entertainment kicks off each evening starting at 6pm. Views of the Hudson River in the background add to the charm. READ MORE

Peekskill Riverfront Concert Series

Peekskill
Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 2025
Peekskill's annual summer concert series returns for eight evenings in July and August, including a concert on July 4. A different band performs each week, with varying styles like country, soul, and rock.  READ MORE

Yorktown Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

Yorktown
Select Sundays, June 29-August 24, 2025
Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes to Jack DeVitto Memorial Park for any of the Sunday-evening outdoor performances, which also feature local food trucks, artisan vendors, raffles, and fun. READ MORE

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Fridays at Five: Live Music at Bear Mountain

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Fridays through September 19, 2025
Start your weekend with live music, local food and drinks, and stunning lake views at Bear Mountain Inn’s Fridays @ Five. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite and a drink, and relax as the sun sets over the Hudson Valley. READ MORE

Warwick Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Warwick
Select days, May 30-September 19, 2025
Warwick goes all out in summer in offering 13 FREE outdoor concerts from May through September. Times and days of the week vary. READ MORE

Summer Concert Series at Greenvale Park

Poughkeepsie
Tuesdays, July 8-August 26, 2025
Greenvale Park in Poughkeepsie hosts eight bands in as many weeks on Tuesday nights from late June through mid-August. A different band performs each week, reflecting assorted musical styles.  READ MORE

Summer Outdoor Music Series in Brewster

Brewster
Wednesdays, June 18-July 25, 2025
Enjoy live music at the Gazebo in Veterans Park on Wednesday evenings in June and July. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy performances from blues and jazz to rockabilly.  READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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