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Summer may be winding down, but the fun on Governors Island will continue through September 25. Savor the last drops of the season with us this weekend before heading back to school. Enjoy an art festival, catch a hammock nap, or take a spin on a unicycle! Ferries run from Manhattan and Brooklyn on the weekend schedule this Labor Day. 4Heads Governors Island Art Fair Weekends in September Indulge your creativity and explore #GIAF2016, a free showcase of 100 eclectic artists located throughout Colonels Row. Stop inside the historic houses to see special exhibits or wander the lawns among large-scale sculptures, and enjoy food, drink, music and more. MORE INFO Unicycling Festival Saturday 9/3 - Sunday 9/4 11:30am - 4pm The 7th Annual NYC’s Unicycle Festival rolls onto Governors Island this weekend. One wheel activities include basketball, sumo, hockey, a costume contest, workshops, shows, a learn-to-ride area, and much more. MORE INFO Governors Island 365 Opening September 2 Imagine a Governors Island where you could work, learn, and play year-round. What would you do? Visit us at the #GovIsland365 Cube, an interactive chalkboard wall where you’re invited to write down your vision for a year-round Governors Island! The Cube is located near the welcome wall at Soissons Landing. Geocaching on Governors Island Through September 25th  Explore Governors Island like never before! Geocaching is a scavenger hunt fit for the 21st century. Use the GPS on your mobile device to navigate coordinates and solve clues to discover hidden "caches" on the Island. MORE INFO Check out many more upcoming events and exhibitions at govisland.com.

2016 Ferry Schedule Don't miss the boat! Check the Brooklyn and Manhattan ferry times. Activities Bike, play, eat, learn, discover... Plan your visit here. Volunteering From gardening to welcoming guests, there are many ways to lend a hand!