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 + 12:00 PM — Ajna Dance Company
Dance Workshop
Join Ajna Dance company for an outdoor Bollywood and Bhangra dance fitness experience. Designed for adults of all fitness levels, this 45-minute session will blend accessible Bhanga (folk dance), elements of Indian classical dance, and Bollywood movement. With dynamic cardio sequences, we’ll offer a fun, inclusive workout rooted in South Asian music and movement traditions. Enjoy a guided warm-up including elements of yoga. Sweat to a high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood dance fitness program to a curated playlist. Finish your workout with a cold dance and stretch. These sessions are designed to be welcoming for beginners while remaining energizing for the most experienced movers.

11:00 AM–4:00 PM — Laura Baran
Cobblestone Affirmations
Find your Summer Goals creative reset at Cobblestone Affirmations, a restorative watercolor pop-up where the Meatpacking District’s iconic streets become your canvas for self-love. Join award-winning artist Laura Baran to paint your dreams, discover hidden affirmations, and walk away with a beautiful piece of art and a renewed sense of hope! Experience the magic of watercolor and resist techniques using white oil pastels to hide "secret" affirmations that emerge through vibrant watercolor washes, symbolizing the hidden strength within us all.

3:00 PM–6:00 PM — PiaoCapoeira
Capoeira
Choreographed and led by globally renowned capoeirista, choreographer, and artist Contramestre Pião, he and his collective of Capoeira community leaders, masters, practitioners, and performers will curate a three-part participatory Capoeira event in the Meatpacking BID:

A high-energy Capoeira circle (roda) with experienced capoeiristas from around New York City performing and showing the art form in practice.

A highly participatory community Capoeira ‘class’ for anyone who wants to join in movement, music, or collective energy.

An ensemble playing Capoeira instruments and rhythms to culminate the afternoon with interactive musicality–easy for playing Capoeira, dancing, or just enjoying while outside.

West 13th Street 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–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–4:00 PM — The Horticultural Society of New York
Scents of Spring
Scents of Spring invites participants to explore the connection between scent and memory through plant-based aromatherapy sprays. After sampling seasonal scents like lavender, rosemary, and floral blends, participants share a short spring memory and contribute to a community memory board, creating a shared visual installation.