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.

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Wednesday Pétanque

15 October — 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Every Wednesday, 12:00-3:00PM learn to play pétanque

Art in the Park

15 October — 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Every Wednesday, 3:00-5:00pm enjoy arts and crafts for kids

Salsa Social

15 October — 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Every Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm dancers of all ages and skill levels come together

Thursday Community Clean Up

16 October — 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Spend the third Thursday afternoon of each month volunteering with us. RSVP required.

Double Dutch

16 October — 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Every Thursday 6:30-8:00pm learn to double dutch with the Double Dutch Aunties

Monday Pétanque

20 October — 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Every Monday, 12:00-3:00PM learn to play Pétanque

Adult & Senior Movement

21 October — 9:30am – 10:30am

Every Tuesday, 9:30-10:30am join Dances for a Variable Population

Museum of Interesting Things

21 October — 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm check out this interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions.

Walking Tour with Bowery Boys Walks: Little Italy in the South Village & Washington Square Park

7 November — 11:00am – 12:00pm

When people think of Little Italy in Manhattan today, their mind likely goes to Mulberry Street just north of Canal Street, a few blocks lined with Italian restaurants and thronged with tourists. But in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Italians also populated the blocks below Washington more…