Park Events
The Friends of Washington Market Park produces several events each year with the support of the Department of Parks & Recreation and with contributions from neighborhood residents.
This year we are pausing our events for safety reasons, with the exception of our 2020 Pumpkin Carving Contest (October 31st) which will be a drop-off only event. When it’s safe to resume our other events, we will do so!
Twice a year, the Parks Department encourages communities to come together for hands-on help in city’s parks. Adults and children alike are invited to plant bulbs and flowers and help prepare Washington Market Park for the season ahead!
Meet some adorable animal friends and learn about their habits.
Help us release thousands of ladybugs into the park and help keep our trees and shrubs aphid-free!
Concert Series
Enjoy live music from the park lawn!
Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars!
7th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
This fun, free and festive pumpkin carving/decorating contest has grown into a community favorite! Prizes are awarded to one overall winner as well as to the winners of the five categories: scariest, funniest, cutest, most realistic and most creative. Bring your own jack-o-lantern to enter, or walk by with your family to enjoy the festive pumpkin patch display… this year along Greenwich Street between Duane and Reade Streets!
Saturday, October 31
The Drop: 11am – 1pm
Winners announced: 2pm via the park’s Instagram account
Halloween Parade and Party
This long-standing Tribeca tradition brings the entire neighborhood together for a parade down Greenwich Street, culminating at our huge park party with games and music.
Christmas Party
Crafts, treats and a visit from Santa warm-up the park in December!
Meetings |The Friends of Washington Market Park
Board meetings are usually held at the Downtown Community Center at 7:30pm and are open to the public. This year they are via zoom.
Join us! We do not meet in July, August or December.
The 2020 dates are:
April 20
May 11
June 8
September 14
October 5
November 9