# Event Details - **Event Name**: 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun-filled day on Governors Island with your family at our 19th Annual Family Day Celebration!About this EventJoin the Trust for Governors Island and AFF for a day filled with fun and culture! People of all ages are invited to enjoy a variety of free activities, including storytelling, double-dutch, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, arts and crafts, and a selection of short films, all celebrating Africa and the diaspora.Event Schedule:12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Textile Art Workshop with Elan Ferguson & Harlem Needle Arts1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Selected Short Films1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Storytelling & Double Dutch with Malika Lee Whitney1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Aledra Floyd & Grupo Ribeiro2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Senegalese Sabar Dance Class with Babacar M’baye & Sing Sing Rhythm4:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Guinean Dance Class with Maguette Camara & Les Merveilles de GuineaAll Day: Soul Food by The Foodie SpotAll activities will take place at Nolan Park.Click for the Governors Island Ferry ScheduleIn case of rain, this event will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 13th.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4lx3tG0VHIAgenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMTextile Art WorkshopHost: Elan Ferguson & Harlem Needle Arts🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PMSelected Short Films @ The Film Shop House🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMAfro-Brazilian Dance ClassHost: Aledra Floyd & Grupo Ribeiro🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PMSenegalese Sabar Dance ClassHost: Babacar M'Baye & Sing Sing Rhythm🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:15 PMGuinean Dance ClassHost: Maguette Camara & Les Merveilles de Guinea🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMStory Telling & Double DutchHost: Malika Lee Whitney - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/19th-annual-family-day-celebration-on-governors-island/100001998933017465 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Nolan Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Nolan Park - **lat**: 40.690142 - **long**: -74.0140377 - **full address**: Nolan Park, Governors Island, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0d0d57a21f149263bd0c67d7c14aaea0dede2ebaa34a9b262581715bf1857de2-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1787726721 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island being held? - **A:** 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Nolan Park, Governors Island, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island? - **A:** 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island is organized by African Film Festival, Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 19th Annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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