July 2025

Yoga Flow on the River

Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all-levels yoga to music that will clear your mind, exercise, and strengthen your body through a series of smooth and calming postures. ...
16 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA

Riverfront Food Truck Festival

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it at the Riverfront Food Truck Festival. Enjoy music, beer, delicious food from over 30 trucks, and more.  ...
17 Jul
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA

RiverZumba

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one hour heart pumping Zumba workout led by instructors from Hartford Sweat. ...
17 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Sounds of Summer

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin & the Town of East Hartford. ...
17 Jul
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Great River Park
301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT, USA

Riverfront Food Truck Festival

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it at the Riverfront Food Truck Festival. Enjoy music, beer, delicious food from over 30 trucks, and more.  ...
18 Jul
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA

Tai Chi

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure.  ...
19 Jul
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Great River Park
301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT, USA

Riverfront Food Truck Festival

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it at the Riverfront Food Truck Festival. Enjoy music, beer, delicious food from over 30 trucks, and more.  ...
19 Jul
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA

RiverBarre

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. ...
21 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

Shred & Build

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.  ...
22 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Great River Park
301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT, USA

Yoga Flow on the River

Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all-levels yoga to music that will clear your mind, exercise, and strengthen your body through a series of smooth and calming postures. ...
23 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, USA

Summer Pops: Say it Loud – A String Celebration of Soul

"Say it Loud: A String Celebration of Soul" features the music of iconic black artists. From the powerful rhythms of James Brown to the smooth R&B vibes of Beyoncé and the unstoppable funk of Chaka Khan, this concert is a celebration of soul like you've never heard before. Let our illustrious string quartet take you on a journey through the heart and soul of music that has defined generations. ...
23 Jul
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Great River Park
301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT, USA

RiverZumba

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one hour heart pumping Zumba workout led by instructors from Hartford Sweat. ...
24 Jul
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare Community Stage at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
300 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
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Shred & Build
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @ri

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Yoga Flow on the River
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

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RiverZumba
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

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Sounds of Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford. Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 12: Alvin Carter Project
June 19: Shaded Soul
June 26: The Score
July 3: Cover 2 Cover
July 10: Sound Pipers
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Tai Chi
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

Suggest

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RiverBarre
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

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Shred & Build
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @ri

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Yoga Flow on the River
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

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RiverZumba
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

, ...
Sounds of Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford. Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 12: Alvin Carter Project
June 19: Shaded Soul
June 26: The Score
July 3: Cover 2 Cover
July 10: Sound Pipers
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Changes in Latitudes
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
From “Margaritaville” to “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” Changes in Latitudes, a talented tribute band, will transport you to a tropical paradise during a FREE concert. Expect a night of good vibes, sing-along moments, and margaritas.

Parking: Free parking for this event is available on-street on

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Tai Chi
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

Suggest

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RiverBarre
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

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Shred & Build
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @ri

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Yoga Flow on the River
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

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Riverfront Food Truck Festival
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it all at our annual food truck festival. Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Be sure to stop by the Mohegan Sun Casino Online tent to register f

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RiverZumba
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

, ...
Sounds of Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford. Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 12: Alvin Carter Project
June 19: Shaded Soul
June 26: The Score
July 3: Cover 2 Cover
July 10: Sound Pipers
, ...

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Riverfront Food Truck Festival
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it all at our annual food truck festival. Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Be sure to stop by the Mohegan Sun Casino Online tent to register f

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Tai Chi
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

Suggest

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Riverfront Food Truck Festival
11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Whether you’re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster roll and lawn games, you’ll find it all at our annual food truck festival. Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Be sure to stop by the Mohegan Sun Casino Online tent to register f

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RiverBarre
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

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Shred & Build
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @ri

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Yoga Flow on the River
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

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Summer Pops: Say it Loud – A String Celebration of Soul
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Get ready for an evening of fun, music, and great vibes! Join us at Great River Park to hear an HSO string ensemble play fresh, pop-style arrangements that bring new life to the songs you know and love. “Say it Loud: A String Celebration of Soul” features the music of iconic black artists. From the powerful

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RiverZumba
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

, ...
Sounds of Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford. Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 12: Alvin Carter Project
June 19: Shaded Soul
June 26: The Score
July 3: Cover 2 Cover
July 10: Sound Pipers
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Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get a running head-start on the weekend in the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s Riverfront 4-Mile race. After the race, enjoy great views of the Connecticut River, music, and ice-cold New England Brewing Company beer! Register here.

Hartford Marathon Foundation Riverfront Series:

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Veterans Rowing & Kayaking
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Calling all veterans and military service members! Explore the serene waters of the Connecticut River with our free rowing and kayaking sessions. Thanks to our partnership with the Connecticut Adaptive Rowing Program (CARP) and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, this program offers veterans with physical disabilitie

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Community Walking Tour
9:00 am - 11:00 am

We’re transforming over 60 acres of formerly inaccessible riverfront land into a vibrant new community park. Join us for a guided walking tour to learn more about the vision for this exciting project.

Tours will be held on 5/17, 6/7 & 7/26 at 9 am and on 5/28, 6/10 & 7/9 at 6 pm.

The tour begins at 100 Meadow Road,

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Tai Chi
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Looking for a gentler, more relaxing, spiritually fulfilling form of exercise? Our free tai-chi classes, taught by Master Malee Khow will help to stretch and strengthen the mind and body in a serene environment through a beautiful series of easy-to-learn movements combined with breathing and self-acupressure. 

Suggest

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Youth Rowing Clinic
9:00 am - 12:00 am

Want your child to try a new sport? This is an excellent way to see if rowing is the sport for them and prepare them for tryouts for our team or their high-school team this fall. If your child is already rowing, our intermediate clinics will improve their technique before the season begins. Register here by April 1 and

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RiverBarre
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Take the stage at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza for RiverBarre, our free class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Barre is a total-body-toning workout based on a combination of ballet movement, yoga alignment and Pilates core work. You’ll feel the burn with these low-impact body weight exercises that i

, ...
29
Shred & Build
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Build muscles and take your workout up a notch with a new HIIT class from Doomsday Fitness. Bring water and energy to this free and motivating class in Great River Park.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, on our website, or on venmo @ri

, ...
30
Yoga Flow on the River
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday night through August for a free yoga class taught by instructors from Hartford Sweat. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in this class designed to link movement with breath, allowing you to unwind and connect. This class is a perfect blend of all levels of yoga to music that will clear yo

, ...
31
RiverZumba
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Dance, dance, dance the day away at lower Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in this one-hour heart-pumping Zumba workout Thursday nights through August. This class is led by instructors from Hartford Sweat.

Suggested donation: $5; proceeds will be used to help us continue to offer classes like this one. Donate at the class, o

, ...
Sounds of Summer
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy live music with a beautiful view at Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford. Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 12: Alvin Carter Project
June 19: Shaded Soul
June 26: The Score
July 3: Cover 2 Cover
July 10: Sound Pipers
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