Pumpkin Point is Back at Governors Island

Pumpkin Point – Governors Island – NYC – 2022 © Sean J. Rhinehart For more of me: http://seanjamar.com/

Free family-friendly pumpkin patch returns to the Island’s historic Nolan Park on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025

Festivities will include trick-or-treating, music and crafts, a Fall Foliage Tree Tour, fall-themed food and drink from Island vendors, and more!

The Trust for Governors Island announced today the return of Pumpkin Point, the wildly popular annual pumpkin patch and fall festival on Governors Island. This year the event will bring thousands of pumpkins to the Island’s historic Nolan Park, transforming the space into one of New York City’s most unique pumpkin patches. Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkins on Saturday, October 25, or Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In addition to the pumpkin patch, this year’s event will also include trick-or-treating, music and crafts, a Fall Foliage Tree Tour for all ages, fall-themed food and drink from Island vendors, and more free fun for the whole family. Performances will include traditional and contemporary folk music curated by long-time Governors Island event partner Porch Stomp, daily performances by Hopalong Andrew, and puppet theater by Cara’s Caterpillars.

“Pumpkin Point is back on Governors Island, and we invite all New Yorkers to explore historic Nolan Park as it transforms into a stunning autumn destination,” said Clare Newman, President and CEO of the Trust for Governors Island. “Come explore our pumpkin patch, featuring thousands of beautiful pumpkins perfect for picking, taking photos and enjoying the crisp air just minutes from Manhattan.”

For more information and for a full schedule of events, please visit www.govisland.org/pumpkin-point. Any pumpkins left over from Pumpkin Point will be composted on Governors Island by Earth Matter, which runs a Compost Learning Center at the Urban Farm on Governors Island.

Pumpkin Point is presented by the Trust for Governors Island. Generous support for the event is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Additional candy support is provided by Economy Candy.

Governors Island is open daily year-round and is accessible by ferry from Manhattan and Brooklyn. For ferry schedules, operating hours, and other visitor information, visit www.govisland.org/plan-your-visit.

About the Trust for Governors Island

The Trust for Governors Island is the nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York that is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust’s mission is to realize the full potential of Governors Island for the inspiration and enjoyment of all New Yorkers, demonstrating a bold vision for public space. For more information, visit www.govisland.org.