Parks in NYC: Washington Square Park

By Jeff Myers


Washington Square Park, New York, is found in Manhattan's Greenwich Village and is a fave local park for residents and travelers, as well. Events in Washington Square Park are many and some of the hottest include concerts, outside theatre, art and various workshops.



Free Summer Concerts

The Washington Square Music Festival 2011 starts in July and will have concerts each Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. The concerts will run from July 12 through August 2, 2011. Come join us for an evening of gorgeous classical and jazz music with conductor Lutz Rath. This year, the Washington Square Musical Festival will celebrate 53 years of free concerts and is the second oldest free classical music series in New York. The concerts are played in front of the Holley Statue in the center of Washington Square. In the unfortunate event of rain, concerts are moved to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Churchin Greeewich Village

NYLaughs ' Laughter in the Park 2011

NyLaughs ' Laughter in the Park is a free comedy series that runs for 11 weeks, beginning August 14, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Location is at Holley Plaza. Patrons should enter thru Washington Square west and walk east.

Mommy/Daddy and Me Photography Workshop

The NY City Photo Safari (newyorkcityphotosafari.com) will be putting together a fun filled photograph workshop for Moms, Dads and kids, ages 8-13. This workshop will occur on October 2, 2011 from 9:00-11:00 am. Learn how to enhance your photography skills by taking photos of the surrounding environment and taking family stills. You are sure to enjoy this special afternoon with your kid or kids. Classes are $150. (for one parent and one child) and this price includes a professional quality 8X10 of your best picture. You need to bring your own digital camera and, if at all possible, it is best to bring two cameras - one for you and one for your youngster. The Photography Workshop is at 5th Avenue and Washington Square North, Manhattan.






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