2. Pick Pumpkins on Governor’s Island

Photograph Courtesy of the Friends of Governors Island

Governors Island’s Nolan Park will be transformed into Pumpkin Point with thousands of ripe fall pumpkins available for picking. Surrounded by beautiful fall foliage and the village-like atmosphere of former officer’s homes, this free fall spectacular will include live music and pumpkin painting with the Children’s Museum of the Arts. Visitors can enjoy a fall beer garden and tasty treats including warm cider, mini pumpkin pies, “ghoulash” by Island vendor Little Eva’s, Blue Marble ice cream and more.

The patch is free to visit, and small and medium-sized pumpkins can be handpicked and purchased for a small donation that benefits the Friends of Governors Island.