2017 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!

Ladybug Day
Saturday, June 10th, 11am-noon

Spring 2017: Saturday, May 20, from 11am – 12pm
Autumn 2017: a Saturday in October… date to be announced

Free Children’s Tennis Clinics – Spring 2017
Free tennis instruction for children on the park’s Chambers Street court.
April 24… May 1, 8, 15, 22… June 5
3:30-4:30pm for children aged 5 and 6 years
4:30-5:30pm for children aged 7 and 8 years

2017 Concerts
Thursdays at 5:30pm on the park lawn
June 8 – Jonny Hirsch Band
June 15 – Rolie Polie Guacamole
June 22 – Astrograss

2017 Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars! The shows will begin at 7:30pm.
Saturday, September 9
Saturday, September 16

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 28, 5 – 6:30pm

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 29, 1 – 3pm

Christmas Party
Crafts, treats and a visit from Santa warm up the park in winter!
Saturday, December 9, 2 – 3pm

2017 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 2017 dates are as follows:

January 9
February 13
March 13
April 3
May 8
June 5
September 11
October 16
November 13