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 certain events for safety reasons. When it’s safe to resume them all, we will do so!
Twice a year, the Parks Department encourages communities to come together for hands-on help in the 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 2022
Saturday, May 14
11am – 11:45pm
Fall 2022
to be announced
Meet some adorable animal friends and learn about their habits with Lenny from the Teaching Turtle.
Help us release thousands of ladybugs into the park and help keep our trees and shrubs aphid-free!
Concerts in 2022
Enjoy live music from the park lawn!
June 16 | 5pm
Jonny Hirsch
June 23 | 5pm
Rolie Polie Guacamole
June 27 | 4pm
Astrograss
Movie Nights
Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars!
Fall 2022 dates to be announced soon….
8th 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 29, 2022
The Drop: 12pm – 2pm
Winners announced: 2:30pm 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 park!
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Parade to the park in costumes with a marching band!
From N Moore and Greenwich Streets at 1pm
Christmas Party
A visit from Santa and his helpers warms-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. Join us! Please email info@washingtonmarketpark.org for more information.