City of Water Day 2025 is on Saturday, July 12
City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water!
Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day — taking place this year on Saturday, July 12 — is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.
Dozens of communities across all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, these events offer community members opportunities for fun, education, and access to their local waterfront.
Join us for an upcoming information session on how to host an event in your community!
Stronger Together: Join Your Neighbors in Creating Climate-Ready Communities!
This year’s City of Water Day theme is unity in the face of climate change. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, community connection is essential. From checking on vulnerable residents during heatwaves to organizing storm recovery efforts, connected communities can act faster and more efficiently than individuals acting alone. City of Water Day activities celebrate our shared waters and community waterfront spaces in New York and New Jersey and create opportunities for meaningful connections that are key to a climate-resilient future.
Every year, the New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) is able to support a select number of local organizations interested in hosting a City of Water Day event with additional funding support.
Join HEP and Waterfront Alliance on March 12th at 3pm to learn more about these grants and how to successfully apply. We’ll share more details about this year’s theme, answer questions about hosting an event and best practices, plus participants will have the opportunity to connect with seasoned CWD partners. This is an interactive session you won’t want to miss!
