Summer Goals | July 11

Summer Goals transforms the District’s iconic cobblestone streets into open-air stages for culture, creativity, and community.

When

Saturday, July 11 | 11 AM to 6 PM

Where

Little West 12th Street and West 13 Street

Summer Goals transforms the District’s iconic cobblestone streets into open-air stages for culture, creativity, and community. Taking place across Little West 12th Street and West 13th Street's Open Streets, this free summer series brings lively, street-level programming to the neighborhood with performances, workshops, hands-on art activities, movement classes, music, and more.

Programming partners include: Agustin Grasso Quartet, Ajna Dance Company, Bryant Park Jugglers, Greenwich House Pottery, Jaclyn McKay, Laura Baran, Lauren Chiarello Mika, Malaika Collective, PiaoCapoeira, Print Center New York, The Danny Raycraft Trio, The Horticultural Society of New York, and more.

Little West 12th Open Street

11:00 AM–3:00 PM — Greenwich House Pottery
Clay Comes to the Cobblestones
A free, interactive ceramic experience hosted by Greenwich House Pottery at the Meatpacking District's Open Streets. Visitors of all ages can enjoy live wheel-throwing demonstrations, create clay sculptures inspired by New York City landmarks, and make milkweed seed bombs to help restore monarch butterfly habitats. These activities are led by professional teaching artists. Feel free to drop in, get your hands dirty, and take home a piece of the city!

1:00 PM–1:30 PM + 1:30 PM–2:00 PM — Lauren Chiarello
Standing Mindful Movement  
Join Lauren Chiarello Mika for a 25-minute barre + yoga-inspired class that will ground, energize, and strengthen your body, mind, and heart. All levels are welcome.

West 13th Street Open Street

11:00 AM–2:00 PM — The Horticultural Society of New York
Microgreens
Microgreens introduces participants to growing nutrient-dense greens at home using simple, accessible methods. Through live demonstrations, visitors learn soaking, rinsing, and growing techniques, supported by educational signage on nutrition and plant growth. Participants leave with seeds and instructions to start their own jar-grown microgreens, highlighting themes of food access, sustainability, and urban agriculture.   

11:00 AM–6:00 PM — Meatpacking District

MTPK Reading Room + Craft Table

A drop-in space for families, neighbors, and visitors to slow down, read, make, and connect. The program brings together a curated selection of books, magazines, and printed materials with a hands-on craft table featuring simple, seasonal creative activities for all ages.

11:00 AM–5:00 PM — Bryant Park Jugglers
Juggling
A traveling playspace where everyone is invited to join in. From juggling balls and clubs to diabolo, poi, and flower sticks, our team teaches all ages and skill levels in a fun, welcoming environment. It’s hands-on, high-energy, and guaranteed to bring smiles.

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