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101st Christmas Tree Lighting at the Park Washington Square Park’s annual Christmas tree lighting takes place Thursday, December 11th at 6 p.m. under the Arch. Join in for Santa, caroling and holiday cheer. You’ll have … Read more…
+ Photos from 2024’s Festival The Hare Krishna Festival returns to Washington Square Park Saturday, June 14th from 12 noon to 7 p.m. The Festival has been an annual tradition at the park for years … Read more…
WASHINGTON SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL 67th SEASON CELEBRATION Free Concerts in Washington Square Park Tuesdays in June 8 p.m. Washington Square Music Festival Music Director Ahmed Alom leads the 67th season of the concerts taking place … Read more…
Update: Tree Lighting moved to Friday, December 13th due to predicted strong rain and winds. Amazing that this year is the 100th year of the Washington Square Park Christmas tree lighting! On Wednesday, December 11th … Read more…
The Washington Square Park Folk Festival first took place in 2011 and is approaching its 14th year this coming Sunday. Now an annual event, it was the brainchild of former WSP Administrator Rebecca Ferguson (three … Read more…
Another Summer Film at the park! At Washington Square Park’s Garibaldi Plaza Tuesday, August 20th Showing of “Much Ado About Nothing” 8:30 p.m. From NYC Parks: Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in … Read more…
The Hare Krishna Festival arrives at Washington Square Park on Saturday, June 8th from 12-7 p.m. This festive event has been an annual tradition at the park for many years now. A parade beginning at … Read more…
Under the Washington Square Arch! French “Films on the Green” at the park. Free! Two Fridays in June: Friday, June 7 | Washington Square Park Final Set (5ème Set) Directed by Quentin Reynaud With Alex … Read more…
The 66th season of the Washington Square Music Festival begins tonight, June 4th, at Washington Square Park and will continue Tuesdays in June. Tonight’s concert features Brooklyn-based Los Hacheros. The Washington Square Music Festival has … Read more…
Greenwich House “Center on the Square,” located on Washington Square North at #20 near the Park’s Northwest corner, caters to ages 60+. Today, Friday, May 17th, the Center is holding a special event – Older … Read more…
The 99th Year of the Washington Square Park Christmas tree lighting will take place Wednesday, December 6th at 6 p.m. under the Arch. Can you believe next year will be 100 years? The Washington Square … Read more…
All Summer at NYC Parks Update: Due to NYC air quality concerns from the Canada wildfires, Friday, June 9th’s performance has been moved to Sunday, June 11th at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16th performance moved … Read more…
Films on the Green is back this summer featuring eclectic French films in NYC Parks from June 3rd to September 9th, Fridays & free. Washington Square Park films will take place under the Arch on … Read more…
Much loved Washington Square Music Festival begins its 64th season at Washington Square Park on Tuesday, June 7th, continuing Tuesdays throughout June. The festival did not perform live in the park in 2020 due to … Read more…
The Washington Square Park Christmas tree lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 8th at 6 p.m. The tree, unadorned, arrived yesterday. Photos: Laren Spirer