Pumpkin Point is Back at Governors Island

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Free family friendly pumpkin patch returns to the island S
historic Nolan Park on Saturday,October 25th and Sunday, October
26th, 2025. Festivities will include trick
or treating, music and crafts, afall foliage tree tour, fall
themed food and drink from island vendors, and more.

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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.

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Visitors are invited to pick outtheir own pumpkins on Saturday,
October 25th or Sunday, October 26th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00
PM. In addition to the pumpkin
patch, this year S event will also include trick or treating,
music and crafts, a fall foliagetree tour for all ages, fall

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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 longtime
Governors Island event partner Porch Stomp, daily performances
by Hopalong Andrew, and puppet theatre by Cara S Caterpillars.

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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 Claire
Newman, President and CEO of theTrust for Governors Island.
Come explore our pumpkin patch featuring thousands of beautiful

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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
leftover from Pumpkin Point willbe composted on Governors Island

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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.

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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

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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 allNew Yorkers, demonstrating a
bold vision for public space. For more information, visit

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www.govisland.org.