2019 Events
The Friends of Washington Market Park produces several events each year with the support of the Department of Parks & Recreation and contributions from neighborhood residents. To receive email notices of our events, please join our mailing list.
Earth Day Event! ** new this year!
Tuesday, April 16th… 4-5:30pm
We will be hosting an event for children (and adults!) to create herb gardns using recycled materials. Join us for some art and some Earth-day-themed games!
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!
Spring 2019: Saturday, May 18th, from 11am – 12pm
Autumn 2019: Saturday, October 19th, from 11am – 12pm (tentative date!)
Turtle Time Monday!
Tuesday, May 20th… 4-5:30pm
Our second annual! Lenny, a friend of ours, will be showcasing his animal friends. From turtles to other critters, children will be able to interact with and touch program animals in a safe environment while Lenny tells us all about them!
Ladybug Day
Saturday, June 15th, 11am-noon
Free Children’s Tennis Clinics – Spring/Fall 2019
Spring 2019: Mondays, April 29th/May 6th/May 13th and May 20th
3:30pm for ages 5-6 and 4:30pm for ages 7-8
Free tennis instruction for children on the park’s Chambers Street court…
2019 Concerts
Thursdays at 5:30pm on the park lawn
2019 Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars! The shows will begin at 7:30pm.
Saturday, September 7th
Saturday, September 14th
5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Sponsored by The Friends of Washington Market Park, this is a free community event with prizes awarded in several categories: scariest, funniest and most creative being just a few. Bring your own jack-o-lantern to enter, or just stop by with your family to enjoy the festive display!
Saturday, October 26th, 4:45-6pm
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.
Sunday, October 27th, 1 – 3pm
Christmas Party
Crafts, treats and a visit from Santa warm up the park in winter!
Saturday, December 6th or 7th, 2 – 3pm
2019 Meetings – The Friends of Washington Market Park
Board meetings are held at the Downtown Community Center at 7:30pm and are open to the public. We do not meet in July, August or December. The 2019 dates are as follows:
March 11
April 15
May 13
June 3
September 16
October 7
November 4