CANCELLED Earth Day Festival
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Urban Farm
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Big Truck Day
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Asphalt Pad
Strap on your seatbelt and head over to Randall’s Island Park for our free, annual Big Truck Day celebration!
Get a close-up view of the large vehicles that keep New York City clean and safe. Learn how garbage truck drivers, police officers, farmers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward. Visit each truck and learn from the operators themselves about how they use their truck every day. You might have the chance to sit in the front seat and pose for a photo!
Last year we had trucks from the FDNY, NYPD, NYC Parks, and many others! There will also be story time, snacks, games, and other truck-related activities.
Location: Asphalt Pad – Next to Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

PRIDE Night on the Farm
2026-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Celebrate PRIDE at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on farm-fresh cocktails available for purchase or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances.
This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA++ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA++ community and allies are welcome.
Location: Urban Farm (before Movie Night)!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Movie Night: Bend It Like Beckham
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
Settle in with a blanket for a movie under the stars, with breathtaking views of the Hell Gate Bridge and NYC skyline.
Pride and World Cup spirit come together as Bend It Like Beckham begins at sunset!
Registration is not required.
Location: Urban Farm/Field 62
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Fireworks and Fun - Urban Farm Open Hours (6PM-9PM)
2026-06-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Urban Farm
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)! There will also be activities at the East River Picnic Area from 6:30 PM until the fireworks show.
Join us for self-guided exploration, discover a variety of fruits and vegetables, an active composting system, and a Tot Lot designed for our youngest friends before the Astoria Park fireworks display at dusk (fireworks courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC). Relax afterward with a front row seat for the fireworks.
The fireworks will begin around 9 PM and can be seen clearly from our East River Picnic Area, with additional visibility from the Urban Farm.
Location: Urban Farm & East River Picnic Area (for fireworks viewing)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Pollinator Palooza
2026-06-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Pollinator Palooza!
Buzz over to the Urban Farm for a colorful afternoon of pollinator-themed afternoon of activities, games, crafts, and garden tours. Learn from our expert Horticulturalists about the work they do to plant and maintain the park’s gardens, and stroll through the Urban Farm on a self-guided tour of what’s growing.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Waterfront Festival
2026-07-18 12:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area
Celebrate the height of summer at the annual, free Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival at Randall’s Island Park! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day along our scenic waterfront with water-themed educational activities, crafts, games, face painting, live performances, and more.
With something happening all day long, there’s plenty to explore, learn, and enjoy for all ages. Join us in celebrating summer, water, and the community that brings us together.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Movie Night: Zootopia 2
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Urban Farm
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, the perfect pick for a fun summer evening!
Location: Field 62/Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Natural Dyeing Workshop
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Compound, 132 Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!
Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills.
Registration is required; opens 9/12 at 1pm
Location: Horticulture Compound
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2026-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival at Randall’s Island Park! Celebrate the end of the growing season with a family-friendly day of outdoor fun. Explore our pumpkin patch, watch seasonal cooking demonstrations, enjoy live performances, get creative with face painting, and discover nature through hands-on activities with local partners.
With crisp air and golden leaves all around, it’s the perfect way to embrace the season and enjoy the outdoors in the heart of New York City.
Location: Urban Farm + Fields 62/63
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Halloween Boo Bash
2026-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 | The White Garden
Celebrate Halloween park-style at the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
We’ll dance to our favorite music, both spooky-themed and year-round hits, enjoy pastries from a local bakery, hear a Halloween story, and celebrate fall in our beautiful White Garden. We can’t wait to see your awesome costumes and dance moves!
Location: White Garden
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
