Governors Island Winter Village: Ice Rink, Fire Pits & Giant Lawn Games
Through Feb 28Nov 27 – Feb 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 12:00 PM–5:30 PM; Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (and NYC public school winter recess dates)
Governors Island Colonels RowColonels Row, Governors Island, New York, NY 10004 · 1.6 mi approx. from New YorkDirections
All ages; skate aids available; giant lawn games and fire pits for the whole family
From $12Free Admission Thursdays; Fri–Sun admission ~$12; Skate rentals $8–$10; Ferry ride $4 (kids under 12 ride ferry free)
About this adventure
Take a scenic 8-minute winter ferry from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn to historic Colonels Row on Governors Island! The Winter Village transforms the landmark green into a snowy playground featuring a 7,500-sq-ft outdoor ice skating rink (with Free Admission Thursdays), crackling outdoor fire pits with s'mores kits, oversized lawn games like giant Jenga and cornhole, bike rentals, and warm comfort food.
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