City of Water Day 2025 is on Saturday, July 12
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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.
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.
Recording: Partner Information Session
Watch the recording of our 2025 Partner Information Session to gain more insight on the grant application process!
Application Form Preview
Prepare your event registration and funding application by reviewing the questions in advance. If you'd like to be considered for funding, apply by May 11, 2025.
Register Your Event
Registering your event adds you to the list of events featured on our City of Water Day Events Map. You may register a new event or edit your submitted form until July 6, 2025
