# Governors Island Winter Village: Ice Rink, Fire Pits & Giant Lawn Games

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 27 – Feb 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Where: Governors Island Colonels Row, Colonels Row, Governors Island, New York, NY 10004
- Ages: All ages; skate aids available; giant lawn games and fire pits for the whole family
- Price: Free Admission Thursdays; Fri–Sun admission ~$12; Skate rentals $8–$10; Ferry ride $4 (kids under 12 ride ferry free)
- Organizer: Trust for Governors Island
- Official page: https://www.govisland.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

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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