The event also feature a schedule rich with performances and activities.
In an veritable autumn fashion , pumpkin vine are already everywhere in New York City ( receive back , Pumpkin Spice Latte ) , and it ’s no surprise that New Yorkers want even more . Luckily , Governors Island has got you covered this October .
On October 22 , a free Cucurbita pepo patch , dubbed Pumpkin Point , is returning to Governors Island . crepuscule enthusiasts can head over to the island to choose their own autumn pumpkin for free with a paint a picture contribution . More than 1,000 autumn pumpkin in all contour and sizes will be scattered throughout historic Nolan Park , and they will be quick to be clean up and brought home from 10 am to 5 pm on October 22 , 23 , 29 , and 30 . Leftover Cucurbita pepo will either be donated to local organizations fight hunger in NYC or will help the surround by being compost on Governors Island .
Those looking to do a full immersion in all things lessen will have plenty of activities to take from at Pumpkin Point . Art fans will get to try their hand at pumpkin picture , and all sorts of drop - root on crafting activities will check that to entertain guests of all long time . A special trick - or - treat academic term will also recall to Pumpkin Point on October 30 , and guests are extremely bucked up to show off their costume . display and effect are also in order , and visitors can ask to becharm a miscellany of carrying out from develop Sun Performance Company , as well as WonderSpark Puppets , Drag Story Hour , and even the Brooklyn Magic Shop , among others . For a full docket of event and activities , you’re able to visitthis link .
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" Fall is the perfect prison term to make out search Governors Island — from beautiful drop leafage to a free autumn pumpkin piece to exciting programming , there is something for everyone , " Clare Newman , President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island , pronounce in an official assertion . " We invite all New Yorkers to hop on the ferrying and take in the changing seasons ! "
