Randall’s Island Events

Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 200 free public events including tours, movie nights, waterfront activities, our annual Earth Day and Harvest Festivals and more. These family-friendly drop-in events play an integral role in helping Park visitors explore the Island’s varied points of interest. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information please email [email protected].

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

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Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

Recurring Event See all

Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

Recurring Event See all

Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

Recurring Event See all

Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

Recurring Event See all

Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]

Wake Up the Farm Day

Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers! At this special event, volunteers will help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting. Volunteers will work for two hours and then we will get together to celebrate a new season with: Hot Cocoa - a Fire Pit - Live Lyall […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, […]

CHSAA Season Opener

The 2026 Track & Field season at Icahn Stadium begins with the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Season Opener! Visit their website for more information.

Team RIVER Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, […]

Metropolitan Championship (Outdoor)

Icahn Stadium hosts the 2026 Metropolitan Championships (Outdoor) featuring some of the region's best collegiate athletes in what will shape up to be an electric meet!

PSAL Season Opener

The Public Schools Athletic League begins their Outdoor season here at Icahn Stadium on April 4th! Visit their website for more information.