2018 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.
It’s My Park Day
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 2018: Saturday, May 19, from 11am – 12pm
Autumn 2018: Saturday, October 13, from 11am – 12pm (new date!)
Turtle Time Tuesday! ** new this year!
Tuesday, May 29th… 4-5:30pm
Our first 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 16th, 11am-noon
Free Children’s Tennis Clinics – Fall 2018
Free tennis instruction for children on the park’s Chambers Street court.
September 10, 17, 24 and Oct 1
3:30-4:30pm for children aged 5 and 6 years
4:30-5:30pm for children aged 7 and 8 years
2018 Concerts
Thursdays at 5:30pm on the park lawn
2018 Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars! The shows will begin at 7:30pm.
Saturday, September 8
Saturday, September 15
3rd 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 27, 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 28, 1 – 3pm
Christmas Party
Crafts, treats and a visit from Santa warm up the park in winter!
Saturday, December 9, 2 – 3pm
Drum Circles
We will be hosting two drum circles — to celebrate change of seasons during the longest and shortest days of the year! We will be working with the NY Shamanic Circle to create and share rhythm and to have fun and get in tune with our neighbors.
2018 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 2018 dates are as follows:
January22
February 12
March 5
April 16
May 14
June 11
September 17
October 15
November 19