Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 300 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].
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun! Celebrate the spirit of the World Cup with a special youth soccer clinic while also enjoying live music, dancing, games, and family-friendly activities ahead of the Astoria Park fireworks display at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax […]
Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun with special evening Open Hours at our Urban Farm (6:00PM-9:00PM)!
Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Randall's Island Park Alliance's Pollinator Palooza and enjoy a day of pollinator-themed activities!
UDPATE: This event has been cancelled.
Celebrate the height of summer at the annual, free Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival at Randall's Island Park!
Enjoy a relaxed evening at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm! Sip on farm-fresh cocktails (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and activities. Plus, bring your clothing and textiles that need repair for a hands-on mending workshop with Repair Cafe El Barrio! Afterwards, join us for Movie Night! Bring […]
Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for an outdoor movie night in the Park. Enjoy sweeping views of the Hell Gate Bridge and the city skyline while watching Zootopia 2!
Join us here at Randall's Island Park and explore NYC’s Long Island Sound by boat, with local experts sharing its wildlife, history, restoration, and waterfront stories. Experience New York City’s waterfront from a whole new perspective during a free, family-friendly boat tour of the western Long Island Sound. Click here to reserve a spot […]
Join us at the Randall’s Island Urban Farm to discover the art of natural fiber making. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to craft plant materials into cordage, and about the historical significance of fiber-making. Join us for an afternoon focused on the many functional and creative applications of plants found in the park! […]
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!
Come explore the urban forest of Randall's Island Park through a guided nature walk as part of NYC's City of Forest Day!
Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival at Randall's Island Park and celebrate the changing of the leaves!
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