Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park is located right in the middle of the East Village. People watching, basketball, handball, chess, and playgrounds are all popular activities here. Don’t miss unique performances and free events held here either. Catch a movie on a Friday night hosted by Films on the Green. Bring your dog to the Tompkins Square Dog Run, the first ever dog run in NYC, and dress them up for the Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Wigstock, an outdoor drag festival and the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival are just a few more fun events held here throughout the year. All of these events celebrate the importance of music and cultural arts programs around the city.