The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District (YDWBID) has announced the return of its signature lineup of community events for 2026, bringing thousands of residents and visitors together throughout the year to celebrate music, culture, diversity, and seasonal traditions in the heart of Downtown Yonkers. From the popular Yonkers Waterfront Live Summer Concert Series to the vibrant Yonkers Pride Festival, the regionally renowned Yonkers Riverfest, the festive Halloween Pet Parade, and the beloved Holiday Tree Lighting, these free events activate public spaces along the waterfront and throughout downtown while showcasing the energy, creativity, and community spirit that defines Downtown Yonkers.
Yonkers Waterfront Live
Fridays between June 5 – August 14, 2026
6:30pm – 8:00pm
FREE ADMISSION
Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheatre (71 Water Grant St., Yonkers, NY 10701)
Each summer, Yonkers Waterfront Live Concert Series happens at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheatre. Held on Fridays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM during June, July, and August, this beloved event attracts thousands of attendees. In past years, we’ve welcomed musical giants like Lulada Club, Nick Cassarino & Company, and Mi Gente Live. With a mix of Motown, hip-hop, soul, funk, and more, the Waterfront Live Summer Concert Series remains a highlight of the season.
Yonkers Pride Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1:00pm – 7:00pm
Main St. Yonkers, NY 10701
FREE ADMISSION
In partnership with the Yonkers Pride Board, this annual celebration brings together residents, visitors, and allies to celebrate inclusive love, diversity, and community. The Yonkers Pride Festival features live entertainment, local vendors, inspiring LGBTQ+ speakers, and family-friendly activities.
Yonkers Riverfest – Sept 19
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12 – 7 pm
1 Larkin Plaza, Yonkers NY 10701
FREE ADMISSION
Yonkers Riverfest is the largest one-day festival in Westchester County and is held annually in September from 12 to 7pm along the Hudson River! This festival brings together more than 15,000 people with its broad appeal as it celebrates community. In 2025, we had 10 live bands, 140+ unique food, craft and community vendors, kid friendly activities such as a circus, ninja obstacle course, rides and games.
Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest
Saturday, October 24, 2026
12 – 2 pm
Yonkers Waterfront (71 Water Grant St., Yonkers, NY 10701)
FREE ADMISSION
Join us for a howling good time as furry (or not-so-furry!) friends strut their stuff in costume at the Yonkers Downtown Halloween Pet Parade & Fashion Contest, from 12–2 PM at the Yonkers Waterfront!
Fashion Contest Categories
• Most Creative
• Scariest
• Cutest
Winning pets take home a PRIZE! Plus, every participant gets FREE pet gift bags, pet certificates, and family photo-ops!
Yonkers Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl
Date TBD
Time – This is a self-guided bar crawl
Yonkers Downtown (Various Locations)
Pre-game, celebrate Halloween, and get your spooky weekend buzzing at the Yonkers Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl!
Costume up, take a shot (or two… or more), dance, and drink your way through downtown Yonkers. This is a self-guided bar crawl, strictly 21+ only.
Check out each participating bar for their special curated drinks and Halloween Night events!
Yonkers Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026
12 – 7 pm
Getty Square (1 Palisade Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701)
FREE ADMISSION
Every December, we organize the Getty Square Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, spreading holiday cheer with a beautifully lit tree, festive live music and more. These spectacular additions make the winter holiday season a celebratory one for everyone who lives, works, visits and plays in Downtown Yonkers.
To learn more, visit: www.yonkersdowntown.com
Stay in the loop by following @YonkersDowntown on social media for all the latest updates.
About the Yonkers Downtown/ Waterfront BID:
The Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, Inc. of Yonkers, NY, is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit that maintains the economic vitality of the district by providing the local business and residential community with a variety of services, such as beautification and maintenance,
increasing visitors to the businesses and restaurants, and new renters to our residential
buildings by presenting year-round special events for the entire family, and helps to bring new businesses and residential dwellings to the downtown area. For more information on
happenings in Yonkers, visit www.YonkersDowntown.com.
