10 Things to Do on the WTC Campus this Summer
As the spring season warms up, so do the activities on the WTC campus! There is a variety of events for the entire family to enjoy beginning this month through autumn. From wellness classes to sports viewings and movie screenings, the lineup is full of free events!
Explore highlights of our spring and summer programming below and be sure to mark your calendars!
1. Food
- Smorgasburg – This year we have eight exciting new vendors, including Chocolate on Tap and 12 Chairs Cafe! Indulge in a variety of eats and treats from over 30 local vendors during this food festival every Friday.
- Oculus Beer Garden – Soak up amazing views of the World Trade Center campus while enjoying drinks and bites with an extraordinary view of One World Trade Center and the campus.
2. Outdoor Public Art
New sculptures will be installed around the WTC campus. Stay tuned for details!
3. Outdoor Dance Party
- Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride – A silent dance party where you can dance the night away to DJ sets transmitted through provided headphones. All this with a backdrop of the Oculus lit in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride!
4. Workout and Wellness Classes
- Wellness Wednesdays – Get moving with a range of fitness and wellness classes curated by Sputnik Yoga on select Wednesdays.
5. Music Performances
- Oculus Unplugged – The public is invited to play the piano on the Oculus floor every Monday and Thursday.
- Downtown Alliance Art is All Around concert series – A lunchtime concert series on North Oculus Plaza.
6. Sports Games Viewings
- FIFA Club World Cup: There will be a fan park with activations for the whole family to enjoy.
7. Holiday Lightings in the Oculus
- Juneteenth, Pride, July 4, Labor Day – The Oculus’ vanity lights will shine in varying colors to honor these holidays and make for the perfect photo op.
8. Outdoor seating
- New outdoor public seating is installed on Greenwich Street near the PAC for all to enjoy the summer weather.
9. Movie Nights
- Catch a flick al fresco at Oculus Outdoors, where we will show family-friendly flicks Friday evenings and kid-friendly movies Saturday afternoons once a month beginning in June. Each free movie showing will have a special surprise activation.
- Catch a viewing of the award-winning documentary “24-Decade History of Popular Music.”
10. PAC NYC Performances
- PAC will hold activations with performers in collaboration with their shows. See our website for further details!
Stay up to date with all happenings by following us on social (Instagram, Facebook, X) or by visiting our website for the full events details.
