Governors Island has become New York’s newest hot spot and we’ll all be sorry to see it close for the season on October 11. It’s been a tremendous summer, with over 200,000 visitors, a new picnic grounds with stunning up-close views of Lady Liberty, a popular esplanade circling the perimeter and an infinite variety of free events on the island.

Governors Island Alliance and the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School are throwing a beach party on Thursday, October 8, to celebrate FIGMENT and the other arts and educational groups that made the season such a success. Toast your favorites – artists, performers, teachers and waterfront volunteers – watch a sunset over the water one more time and enjoy live music by Stumblebum Brass Band on the Water Taxi Beach.

Tickets are $25 and include a free drink and transit to and from the island. Children under 12 are free.

Click here to RSVP.

Proceeds beneft the Governors Island Alliance, a not-for-profit coalition of organizations and individuals working to celebrate the Island’s rich history, create memorable parks and public spaces, and ensure appropriate reuse of the Island and its historic structures. FIGMENT is a partner of the Governors Island Alliance.