Kids & Family
Governors Island Family Weekends
Governors Island
Governors Island, New York, NY 10004
MAY 30 – OCT 31
Weekends · 10am–6pm
Timing
When to go
Listed time10 AM – 6 PM
Best moveMorning is usually the easiest window with kids.
Crowd read: Midday tends to bring the stroller traffic.
The Edit
Governors Island opens its family weekend programming for the season, free ferry rides from Lower Manhattan and…
Brooklyn, miles of car-free paths, and sprawling lawns that feel nothing like the rest of New York City. Family Weekends feature outdoor activities, arts installations, food vendors, and open green space that's genuinely hard to find anywhere else in the five boroughs. The island is closed to cars, which makes it an ideal escape for strollers and small kids. Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street, Manhattan) and from Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 6. Check go.com for the full 2026 programming schedule.
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