HOLIDAY DECOR
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Find pics of our personal faves on our instagram, plus see our complete holiday guide for happenings for all ages, including free under-the-radar Santas.
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Governors Island Winter Village
FidiEnjoy seasonal activities, festive winter lights, games and food and drinks alongside warming fire pits. Explore winter arts and cultural programming amid a sparkling display of holiday lights and a historic Coast Guard-era fire truck photo-op. Play lawn games like cornhole, can jam and giant Jenga.
⛸ Spin on a 5,000-square foot outdoor skating rink on historic Colonels Row. Online reservations recommended, limited walk-up spots available. $11 admission, $8/skate rental; free admission on Thursdays (walk-up only). Lockers and skate aids available on a first come, first served basis.
🛷 Rent bikes from Blazing Saddles NYC (or sleds when it snows – see recommended hills),
🍽 Food available for purchase includes Little Eva’s new seasonal menu, with warm drinks and new takes on classic comfort food like brats, vegan chili, fish and chips and more plus an eclectic array of weekend food trucks and Joe Coffee.)
⛴ Arrive via ferry from the from Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street) or Brooklyn. ($4/ages 13+. for adults, free for seniors & kids and everyone on Saturdays and Sundays before noon).
Thu-Fri 12 – 5:30pm
Sat–Sun 10 am – 5:30pm
Aurora by Ithaca Studios
SeaportOver 4,000 individually-controlled overhead lights create spectacular effects inspired by the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, including swirling colors and shooting stars, all synchronized to music. Take a spin under the lights on the free admission Ice Rink.
Each month the theme of Aurora will change with different lighting concepts and soundtracks.
Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show
FidiJoin an exciting afternoon of live ice carving from skilled ice artists. Enjoy everything the Winter Village has to offer and help choose the winner at the end of the event.
Food available for purchase includes Little Eva’s seasonal menu, with warm drinks and new takes on classic comfort food like brats, vegan chili, fish and chips and more plus an eclectic array of weekend food trucks.
Skate on a 5,000-square foot outdoor ice rink (10 am – 5:30 pm).
Rent bikes or sleds from Blazing Saddles NYC (see recommended sledding hills), play lawn games like cornhole, can jam and giant Jenga and explore winter arts and cultural programming
Arrive via ferry from the from Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street ($4/ages 13+. for adults, free for seniors & kids and everyone on Saturdays and Sundays before noon).