Coming up this month at the World Trade Center: April 2026

By WTC Staff

Welcome to our monthly blog series that's all about the vibrant and dynamic World Trade Center campus! The WTC campus is a hub of culture, entertainment, and community spirit. Join us as we dive into a world of monthly wonders.

Oculus Lightings:

Apr. 1: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Teal)
Apr. 2: World Autism Day (Red)
Apr. 9: National Sibling Day (Yellow)
Apr. 10: National Donate Life Day (Blue & Green)
Apr. 11: World Parkinson’s Day (Blue)
Apr. 15: Child Abuse Prevention Month (Blue)
Apr. 22: Earth Day (Lights Off)
Apr. 26: Lesbian Awareness Week (Orange, White & Pink)
Apr. 29: International Denim Day (Teal)

For a full calendar of upcoming lightings, click here.

Smorgasburg launches for the season Apr. 2, every Thursday and Friday from 11am to 6pm, through Sept. 4

Greek Easter celebrations at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Apr. 10 and 11, view schedule here

Kaleidoscope Dance performance: Multicultural dance performance by a youth group dressed in traditional clothing

Apr. 19 at 12-2pm, North Oculus Plaza

Tote-ally Paint and Sit: Celebrate Earth Month by painting reusable tote bags in partnership with Art on the Ave, free and open to the public

Apr. 22 at 12pm, North Oculus Plaza

Free Music at PAC NYC: Free and open to the public performances

Apr. 2 at 6pm: Natalie Tenenbaum: Artist in Residence
Apr. 3 at 6pm: Julia Danielle
Apr. 4 at 7pm: Thomas Piper
Apr. 9 at 6pm: Natalie Tenenbaum: Artist in Residence
Apr. 9 at 7pm: DJ So Money
Apr. 10 at 6pm: Steph.FM
Apr. 10 at 7pm: Cory Giles
Apr. 11 at 7pm: Sateen
Apr. 16 at 7pm: DJ Tali
Apr. 17 at 6pm: Baltazar Lora
Apr. 18 at 7pm: Marie Claire Giraud
Apr. 22 at 2:30pm: BMCC Live: Music Department
Apr. 24 at 6pm: Maya Sharpe
Apr. 25 at 7pm: Tamtam

9/11 Memorial and Museum Public Programming:

Apr. 5, 4-7pm: New York First Sundays

Ongoing Events:

Oculus Unplugged: Every Monday and Thursday, 8:30am-7pm on the Oculus floor

WhIsBe Rewind Exhibit: Now through November 2026 on South Oculus Plaza

Did you know?

April 19 marks the 50th anniversary of the Windows on the World restaurant opening in the original World Trade Center.

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