Governors Island will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 31st until October 5th. On Friday, the Island is open from 10 AM to 5 PM; on Saturdays and Sundays, the Island is open from 10 AM to 7 PM.

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A list of activities and events is as follows. Please check back for additional programs that may be added.

Saturday, May 31st: Opening Day Family Festival, noon
Join us for arts and crafts, musical and theatrical performances for kids and MORE! Sponsored by the Governors Island Alliance.

Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th: Michael Aranella and the Dreamland Orchestra, 1:30 PM
A delightful afternoon rendezvous of live music and dance, instruction in period dances, picnicking, traditional games, a “best pie-recipe” contest, vintage clothing events, a 1920s automobile exhibit, and more!

Saturday June 21st and Sunday June 22nd: Army Heritage Weekend, 11 AM to 4 PM
Join NPS staff for special programs and tours highlighting the military history on Governors Island.

Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th: Figment Festival, 1:30 PM
FIGMENT is a three day festival featuring exhibits and interactive performances. For more information, to submit a project, or volunteer, please visit www.figmentnyc.org.

Saturdays in July: Trinity Wall Street and the Governors Island Alliance sponsor Folks on the Island! Concert Series, 1:30 PM
Artists to be announced shortly.

Saturday, July 5th: New York Philharmonic Performs on Governors Island, 6:30 PM
Free outdoor evening concert with New York City’s premiere orchestra.

Saturday, August 9th and Sunday August 10th: African Film Festival, 1:30 PM
Have you ever wanted to experience the sights and sounds of Africa? Now you can! Join the African Film Festival on Governors Island and welcome world class music, drumming and song in an all-day festival.

Saturday, August 9th and Sunday August 10th: Civil War History Weekend, 11 AM to 4 PM
Join the National Park Service and experience a day in the life of a Civil War garrison.

Saturday August 16th Sunday August 17th: Battery Dance Company, 1:30 PM
Battery Dance Company's acclaimed Downtown Dance Festival will cross the harbor to Governors’ Island. Enjoy free performances with dance companies performing back-to-back shows.

Friday, August 29th, Saturday August 30th and Sunday August 31st: Pulse Theatre Presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Join this ensemble theatre as they perform on of Shakespeare’s classic and timeless plays.

Every weekend: In Site presented by the Sculptors Guild
The Sculptors Guild is honored to present this exhibition marking a 70 year celebration for the Guild, in its city of origin.

July – October: The New York City Waterfalls by Olafur Eliasson