There is a person in Greeley Square Park who will teach you to juggle, for free, every weekday afternoon for six months of the year, and hardly anyone takes them up on it. Equipment is provided, no skill is assumed, and the whole thing is over in however long you want it to last. It is the kind of small, unglamorous public program that makes New York's plazas worth using — and you leave with a skill you did not have at lunchtime.
What to expect
The instructor sets up among the plaza's movable tables and chairs with balls, clubs and rings laid out. People stop for a few minutes or stay for the hour. Passersby watch, some join, and the session is fully informal with no start or end ceremony.
Good to know
- Free with equipment provided — nothing to bring
- B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W trains all reach Herald Square
- All skill levels welcome, including complete beginners
- The plaza has movable seating and shade structures nearby
- It runs weekday afternoons through the warm months
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Common questions
Do I need my own juggling equipment?
No — balls, clubs and rings are provided at the session.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Where is Greeley Square Park?
At Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 32nd Street, just south of Herald Square.
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