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.

Weekend Community Clean Up

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

14 September — 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.

Teaching Artist Residency

14 September — 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Every Saturday from 1-3pm spend an afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators! Residencies change month to month.

TreeWonder

15 September — 11:30am – 1:00pm

Every Sunday from 11:30am-1pm join our friends from TreeWonder for a free drawing session.

Museum of Chinese in America Presents: Portraits of the Moon

15 September — 3:00pm – 4:00pm

"Portraits of the Moon" is a dance project that intricately explores and celebrates the rich symbolism of the moon in Chinese culture.

Dances for a Variable Population

17 September — 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.

DRAW NYC with StreetLab

17 September — 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Join StreetLab for their open-air drawing studio DRAW NYC

Museum of Interesting Things

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

17 September — 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

people sit on yoga mats during a yoga class in garibaldi plaza

18 September — 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

18 September — 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

18 September — 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!