Happenings

The Washington Square Park Conservancy proudly supports a wide array of free public programming. We partner with local businesses and artisans to bring options for kids and adults of all ages and abilities. All events listed are hosted by WSPC unless otherwise noted.

Changes due to weather will be announced here and on Instagram and Facebook.

Dances for a Variable Population

8 October — 9:30am – 10:30am

Every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am join Dances for a Variable Population for our Adult and Senior Movement Class. Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities.

Museum of Interesting Things

a person sitting on a bench looking at Alexander Lyman Holley Monument

8 October — 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm. The Museum of Interesting Things is a traveling virtual or live interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions to inspire kids and adults alike to be curious.

Yoga

9 October — 8:30am – 9:30am

Every Wednesday from 8:30-9:30am move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water.

Pétanque

9 October — 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Every Wednesday 12-4pm. Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play.

Art in the Park

9 October — 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Every Wednesday from 3-5pm let your creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week, you never know what fun Miss Debbie will have waiting!

Salsa Social

9 October — 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Every Wednesday 6-9pm. Dancers of all ages and skill levels come together at this weekly Salsa party. Kick things off with a free class from 6-6:30pm and then open dancing the rest of the evening with incredible instructors from Mi Salsa Dura Baile.

bodyART

10 October — 8:30am – 9:30am

Every Thursday 8:30-9:30am. bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement. Please bring your own workout mat or towel and we recommend a bottle of water.

Double Dutch

10 October — 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Every Thursday 6:00-7:00pm. Learn to double dutch! The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.

Weekend Community Clean Up

four volunteers in green t-shirts pose smiling with gardening tools

12 October — 9:30am – 11:30am

Spend the second Saturday morning of each month volunteering with us and give back to the park you love! Work consists of weeding, raking leaves, mulching, planting, and other projects – whatever is necessary to keep Washington Square Park clean, safe and beautiful.

Dances for a Variable Population Presents: Revival 8

18 October — 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Join DVP for a special performance