Join artist-in-residence Dina Zaman at the Bangladeshi American Artist Forum (BAAF) while she draws live in studio using recycled materials as part of Between River and Harbor: Stories That Carry Us. The work is based on Zaman’s experience as a woman, focusing on love, joy, struggle, hardship, strength, and becoming.
Join artist-in-residence Dina Zaman at the Bangladeshi American Artist Forum (BAAF) while she draws live in studio using recycled materials as part of Between River and Harbor: Stories That Carry Us. The work is based on Zaman’s experience as a woman, focusing on love, joy, struggle, hardship, strength, and becoming.
Celebrate the past, present, and future of jazz music at the 6th Annual Jazz By The Water™ Concert Series on Governors Island! This event features top artists from around the world, as well as local talent, in a beautiful outdoor venue.
Join the Governors Island Nature team for free guided tours on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Tours will begin at Soissons Landing.
FAD Market returns to Governors Island for its sixth season, popping up for two summer weekends in June and July! Each weekend features a fresh lineup of 40+ independent makers, designers, artists, and small businesses.
FAD Market returns to Governors Island for its sixth season, popping up for two summer weekends in June and July! Each weekend features a fresh lineup of 40+ independent makers, designers, artists, and small businesses.
Glass Clouds Ensemble presents Wreathed in Blossom, a concert of chamber music for soprano and string quartet on themes of nature and environment. Featuring a world première by composer-in-residence Iván Rodríguez in collaboration with poets from the Climate Writers Collective.
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Treat yourself to a running tour around Governors Island, and we’ll treat you to a well-deserved post-run ice cream (or ice pop, for those who so choose). Join us for the 5th Annual Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10K and you’ll get a USATF-certified course with fluid stations and medical support, ferry rides to and from the island for you and your guests, an official race shirt, and some great post-race eats!
The Institute for Public Architecture (IPA) welcomes a new cohort of eight fellows to Governors Island this summer. Join IPA at Open [Block] House to participate in workshops, talks, studio visits, and more!
Sally Beauti Twin’s signature eco-luminary art parade will take over Nolan Park and Colonels Row, with participants DIY-ing their own costumes, luminaries, and puppets before engaging in a house-to-house parade that honors the flora, fauna, and celestial bodies of Governors Island.
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Gridlock, the epic vintage Volkswagen show, returns to Governors Island August 16! A collection of unique, vintage Volkswagens from across the years, including iconic models like the Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, and Thing, will be parked at Picnic Point all day for visitors to enjoy.
Keep those summer vibes rolling on Governors Island and experience epic views of New York Harbor and Lady Liberty. Your entry includes endless sets of warm summer breezes, ferry rides to and from the island for you and your crew, an official race tech shirt, and our classic post-race eats.
Urban Soils Institute has partnered with Earth Matter to provide monthly free soil testing workshops at the Compost Learning Center. The event is free and no registration is required – just show up!
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Join us for the 7th running of the NYCRUNS Squirrel Stampede 10K set on Governors Island. Your entry includes ferry rides for you and your family/friends, your race-entry, an official race shirt, and some tasty post-race eats (no nuts)!
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Urban Soils Institute has partnered with Earth Matter to provide monthly free soil testing workshops at the Compost Learning Center. The event is free and no registration is required – just show up!
Sam Van Aken hosts a gastronomical afternoon gathering at his expansive Open Orchard permanent artwork on Governors Island. The artist will share historical dishes using fruits harvested from the orchard itself, which contains hundreds of heirloom fruit varieties.
Make history on an island full of history by running the first marathon ever on Governors Island. You’ll run around the most picturesque island this side of Lady Liberty…eight times!
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Close out the 2026 Governors Island Arts season with Public Service, a (primarily) outdoor dance party that’s for the people, by the people. Featuring music by Toribio and Mickey Perez, with sound powered by Karlala Soundsystem.
Now in its 15th year, the NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10K is NYC’s most popular Halloween running event! Run in costume or run as yourself, enjoying Halloween decorations, a costume contest, and tasty post-race eats.
Urban Soils Institute has partnered with Earth Matter to provide monthly free soil testing workshops at the Compost Learning Center. The event is free and no registration is required – just show up!
Now in its 15th year, the NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K is NYC’s most popular Halloween running event! From the Halloween decorations to the costume contest, it’s a spooktacular time!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hills at our upcoming Governors Island Gala! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring festive cocktails and a delicious dinner.
Take in a crisp, late autumn run around the island with spectacular views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Then finish it off a delicious donut treat!
Take in a crisp, late autumn run around the island with spectacular views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Then finish it off a delicious donut treat!
Join Taiwanese American Arts Council on July 18 for a cello and clarinet duo performance, with artists Shu-Wei Tseng and Yu-Ting Cheng at one of the historic houses in Nolan Park.
Join artist-in-residence Dina Zaman at the Bangladeshi American Artist Forum (BAAF) while she draws live in studio using recycled materials as part of Between River and Harbor: Stories That Carry Us. The work is based on Zaman’s experience as a woman, focusing on love, joy, struggle, hardship, strength, and becoming.
Join artist-in-residence Dina Zaman at the Bangladeshi American Artist Forum (BAAF) while she draws live in studio using recycled materials as part of Between River and Harbor: Stories That Carry Us. The work is based on Zaman’s experience as a woman, focusing on love, joy, struggle, hardship, strength, and becoming.
Celebrate the past, present, and future of jazz music at the 6th Annual Jazz By The Water™ Concert Series on Governors Island! This event features top artists from around the world, as well as local talent, in a beautiful outdoor venue.
Join the Governors Island Nature team for free guided tours on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Tours will begin at Soissons Landing.
FAD Market returns to Governors Island for its sixth season, popping up for two summer weekends in June and July! Each weekend features a fresh lineup of 40+ independent makers, designers, artists, and small businesses.
FAD Market returns to Governors Island for its sixth season, popping up for two summer weekends in June and July! Each weekend features a fresh lineup of 40+ independent makers, designers, artists, and small businesses.
Glass Clouds Ensemble presents Wreathed in Blossom, a concert of chamber music for soprano and string quartet on themes of nature and environment. Featuring a world première by composer-in-residence Iván Rodríguez in collaboration with poets from the Climate Writers Collective.
These monthly guided tours will give you an in-depth look at the Island’s public artworks, with the 2026 season’s new works focused on the theme of movement. Tours depart from Soissons Landing at 11:45 am every third Saturday.
Treat yourself to a running tour around Governors Island, and we’ll treat you to a well-deserved post-run ice cream (or ice pop, for those who so choose). Join us for the 5th Annual Manhattan Ice Cream Social 10K and you’ll get a USATF-certified course with fluid stations and medical support, ferry rides to and from the island for you and your guests, an official race shirt, and some great post-race eats!
The Institute for Public Architecture (IPA) welcomes a new cohort of eight fellows to Governors Island this summer. Join IPA at Open [Block] House to participate in workshops, talks, studio visits, and more!