Oyster Games: Family Field Day on Governors Island

Sat Aug 17, 2024 - Sun Aug 18, 2024
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Repeating every days through August 18, 2024.
12:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: 5-17
Price: FREE
Location:
Governors Island

Learn all about the Billion Oyster Project through a variety of engaging oyster and maritime-themed "sporting events." It’s a fantastic opportunity for friendly competition, hands-on learning, and quality time with loved ones—and a chance to win Gold, Silver, or Bronze oyster medals!   

'Sporting events' inspired by Olympic events include:

  • Track and Field: Tri-Stack-a-Thon – A relay race where participants showcase their oyster restoration skills by building one of the super tray structures thats used in oyster volunteer and field work!
  • Rowing: Paper Dory Boat Building – Test your crafting skills by creating and launching your own miniature boat out of paper. Test to see how much weight your boat can carry to win a prize!
  • Football / Soccer: Oyster Spat Tag – Engage in a tag/Red Rover hybrid game where you become oysters, avoiding predators and munching on algae as you race to the reef!
  • Archery: Oyster-Themed Cornhole – Enjoy a classic game with a nautical twist.

Crafting activities are also available.

Register online in advance.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.