Our annual Family Day Celebration is back for its 11th edition! Join the Trust for Governors Island and AFF for this highly anticipated day of enjoyment! Fun-seeking individuals of all ages are invited to join us for an enchanting day of free activities including storytelling, double-dutch, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, arts and crafts and short films, all celebrating Africa and the diaspora. All activities take place at Colonels’ Row - Short films screenings held at the Commanding Officer’s Quarters.

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Schedule

12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Guinean Dance Class
with Youssouf Koumbassa

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Needle Arts Demonstration / Workshop
with Michelle Bishop & Harlem Needle Arts

2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Senegalese Sabar Dance Class
with Babacar M’baye & Sing Sing Rhythm + Special Guest

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Selected African Short Films

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Contemporary Dance Class
with Ronald K. Brown

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Storytelling / Double-Dutch Demonstration / Workshop
with Malika Lee Whitney

About our Summer Series

During this annual series, AFF presents free programs throughout NYC, in public venues and city parks, including screenings of African cinema and family-friendly events such as the annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island. Learn More