Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Washington Market Park Pumpkin Carving Contest

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Washington Market Park Pumpkin Carving Contest
Halloween may feel different this year, but our friends at Washington Market Park are hosting some outdoor fun, with their annual pumpkin carving contest. Families are invited to bring their already-carved or decorated pumpkin to the park entrance on Saturday, October 31, anytime between 11 am and 1 pm.

The pumpkin entries then will be arranged inside the park along the Greenwich Street fence between Duane and Reade Streets for the neighborhood to stroll by and admire. Pumpkin entries will be judged in five categories: cutest, scariest, funniest, most creative, and most realistic. There also will be an overall winner.

The winning pumpkins and their photos will be announced via the park’s Instagram and Facebook accounts by 2pm. To learn more, visit the Washington Market Park website HERE.
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Family Concerts Thursdays in June at Washington Market Park

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Summer concerts are back! Join us for 3 consecutive Thursdays in June for Washington Market Park’s 2019 summer family concert series on the lawn. 

Date: Thursdays, June 6, 13, and 20

Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm

Location: 199 Chambers Street – Washington Market Park

Fee: Free

Age(s): All ages welcomed.

For more information please visit their website HERE.

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It’s My Park Day at Washington Market Park

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It's My Park Day at Washington Market Park

 

Spring is finally here! Are you interested in teaching your kids about gardening and conservation? Take advantage It’s Our Park Day! Stop by Washington Market Park and meet gardener Richie who will instruct children and adults on how to properly plant bulbs, flowers, and work the soil depending on what is needed within the park. The park will provide children’s gardening gloves and trowels, but if you have your own please bring them along.

New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation asks city residents to come out twice a year to support their neighborhood park – once in the fall and once in the spring. At Washington Market, the day is used to teach children about gardening, and enlist their help in planting thousands of bulbs in the fall and annuals in the spring. For children who like to get their hands dirty, this is the event for them! 

Date: Saturday, May 18th 

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Location: 199 Chambers Street 

Ages: All ages welcome

Fee: Free to participate

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Tennis at Washington Market Park

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The Friends of Washington Market Park organizes free tennis clinics for children. Grouped by age, children receive instruction from tennis pro Eduardo Gill. The children participate in drills and games and learn the basics of the sport while having a great time!

The clinics are free.  No reservations are necessary — the first 20 children to arrive at the courts for each time slot will be able to participate. Please bring your own racket!

 

Dates: Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13, and 20 

Times: 
3:30pm — 4:30pm for children aged 5 and 6 years
4:30pm — 5:30pm for children aged 7 and 8 years

Location: Tennis courts at Northeast corner of Chambers Street and West Street

Fee: Free

For more information, visit HERE

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