9. Shop the Washington Square Art Exhibit

This weekend is the kickoff for the fall season of the Washington Square Park Outdoor Art Exhibit. Taking place just outside the park along University Place, the sidewalk show stretches from East 13th Street south along the east side of Washington Square Park to West 3rd Street.  

The exhibit features fine art, photography, sculpture, crafts, mixed-media and more from artist who come from the New York area, across the United States and around the world. The exhibitors who get to take part in this more than 80 year old tradition are chosen by a jury of fellow artists. The exhibit is open to the public from noon until 6:00pm. You can see a full list of exhibitors here!