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–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–4:00 PM — @Jaclynthings
Summer Goals Sun Print Workshop with @Jaclynsthings
Learn the basics of cyanotype art and take home a unique, one-of-a-kind Sun Print. There will be a live demonstration of sunprinting by NYC artist Jaclyn McKay, as well as supplies to make your own postcard!

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!

11:00 AM–2:00 PM — The Horticultural Society of New York
Mood Sachets
Mood Sachets offers a hands-on experience where participants create personalized herbal sachets using dried lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, and other calming botanicals. Guests can decorate their sachets while learning about the wellness benefits of each herb, engaging in sensory exploration, and creative expression. 

3:00 PM–6:00 PM — The Danny Raycraft Trio
Jazz Performance
The Danny Raycraft Trio performs personalized, unique versions of songs from the Great American Songbook as well as compositions written by people like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and many more.