Hudson Yards Announces 2025 Backyard Programming

New York City (APRIL 24, 2025) — Hudson Yards, NYC’s premiere outdoor entertainment destination, announces its 2025 programming for Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo (https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/see-do/backyard-hudson-yards). New to Backyard this year, visitors can experience outdoor fitness classes with lululemon, Rhone, and Alo Yoga, kids clinics with CityPickle, Paw Play Days programming with participating dog adoption partners, and WonderSpark Puppets, an interactive puppet show for kids of all ages. The popular FREE concert series also returns. This season’s exciting concert lineup features a diverse array of music genres from artists: Brittney Spencer, Cian Ducrot, The Knocks, Paul Russell, and more. 

“Hudson Yards is one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, offering a dynamic blend of trending restaurants, top-tier retail brands, and year-round cultural programming,” said Stephanie Fink, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Partnership and Events for Hudson Yards. “We are excited to continue welcoming New Yorkers to our diverse range of free outdoor programming this season in our Backyard.” 

Neil Gallagher, Head of Sponsorships and Brand Engagement at Wells Fargo, added, “As a founding partner of Hudson Yards, Wells Fargo is looking forward to another sensational summer as presenting sponsor of Backyard at Hudson Yards. In addition to hosting the Wells Fargo Club during Wednesday concerts, we’ll offer Wells Fargo customers early access to event registration, roll out a Wells Fargo cart with complimentary offerings for select ‘Big Screen’ events and movie nights, and hold pop-ups with giveaways during the exciting range of programming that Hudson Yards has created.” 

Wells Fargo customers simply need to show their Wells Fargo debit card, credit card or mobile app® when applicable to Wells Fargo brand ambassadors or Hudson Yards team members on-site throughout the Backyard to receive these benefits. Learn more at www.wellsfargohy.com. 

Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo 2025 will include: 
 

Summer Concerts at The Wells Fargo Stage
FREE performances every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, June 25th – August 13th, with programming and production by Overland Entertainment. During Wednesday concerts, Wells Fargo customers will receive exclusive access to the Wells Fargo Club, open from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with complimentary snacks and beverages while supplies last. 

The lineup will feature performances by artists including The Knocks (July 2nd), Cian Ducrot (July 9th), Paul Russell (July 16th), Alex Sampson (July 23rd), and Brittney Spencer (July 30th). Performances for the June 25th, August 6th and August 13th dates will be announced soon. 

See HERE for the most up-to-date lineup of concerts. 

Family Fun 
Mozart for Munchkins – Interactive concerts featuring musicians from renowned orchestras, Broadway, and beyond. Each performance is a musical adventure for children of all ages. 

WonderSpark Puppets – An interactive puppet show will inspire imaginative play and interpret childhood classics such as The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks & The Three Bears, and so much more. 

Family Friendly Movie Nights – A series of family-friendly movies on the public square and gardens will be streamed on the 30-foot Big Screen, including Freaky Friday (2003), Tom & Jerry (2021), and Wicked (2024). 

Family Day, May 17th – An entire day of family fun at Hudson Yards from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with an exciting lineup of interactive concerts by Mozart for Munchkins and Hopalong Andrew, balloon artists, face painters, and surprises throughout the day. On a first-come, first-served basis, Wells Fargo is providing stroller parking for all Family Fun event attendees. 

The full schedule of Family Fun events can be found HERE. 

The Big Screen 
Free sports watch parties, as well as family-friendly and fan-favorite blockbuster movie screenings, are back by popular demand and will be played on the 30-foot Big Screen in the Public Square and Gardens with seating open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. 

See the latest Movie and Sports Schedule HERE and HERE. 

Power Hour 
Reading Rhythms – Modern day book club fuses music, reading, and connection into a “reading party”–a social experience for bookworms like no other. 

Fitness Programming – A number of Hudson Yards fitness brands will offer free classes. Alo Yoga will host a RUNNERs Club, Wellness Walks, and Dance Cardio on the public square and gardens. Rhone ambassador Jay Markland will host the Extra Mile Run Series, and lululemon programming will be hosted by run ambassador Nick Arrington. Wells Fargo customers receive early access to RSVP to every Power Hour fitness program held on the plaza. 

CityPickle – The leading pickleball brand will be back at Hudson Yards this summer with Saturday morning kid clinics, a celebrity pickleball tournament, and court times open to the public. From June 1-July 26, Wells Fargo customers will receive complimentary CityPickle paddle rentals at all reservation times and Wells Fargo customers will have access to book a dedicated CityPickle daily reservation slot from 6:00-7:00 PM via the CityPickle website. 

See HERE for the latest Power Hour schedule and book your spot. 

Paw Play Days 
Bring your pups for portraits and treats with Dog City, or come to adopt from Rescue City and Animal Haven. Dylan’s Candy BarN®, Dylan’s Candy Bar’s nonprofit supporting animal welfare, will host live puppy meet and greets at each event. 

See HERE for all Paw Play Days schedules. 

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About Hudson Yards: 

Hudson Yards is the newest neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group. A template for the future of cities, Hudson Yards is Manhattan’s first LEED Gold Certified Neighborhood; home to leading retail brands in every category from luxury to fast fashion, and first-ever stores from popular online retailers; restaurants and food experiences by world-renowned chefs and restaurateurs; dynamic cultural institutions and attractions including Edge, Vessel and The Shed; modern residences offering unparalleled amenities; more than five acres of public plazas, gardens, and groves; the world’s first Equinox Hotel; state-of-the-art commercial office space for industry leaders including KKR, Tapestry, BlackRock and more; and eventually a new 750-seat public school. For more information on Hudson Yards, please visit HudsonYardsNewYork.com. 

About Wells Fargo: 

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. 

Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com 

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