Femme Fishing
2025-08-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx. Grow your own fishing skills, share with other folks in and around the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary, on our serene shoreline at the meeting of the Harlem and East Rivers. We strive to make spaces where other educators and anglers can hang out, build community, and create a vibe that works for us in what is a typically male-dominated activity. All supplies are provided.
We ask that all folks please register for the Recreational Marine Fishing Register (free) before the event.
Location: East River Picnic Area Green
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodations or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Park After Dark: Cocktails on the Farm
2025-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun in the Park!
We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark, an evening that combines two of our favorite events!
Enjoy Cocktails on the Farm — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian friendly!), crafts and activities.
Then, bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars overlooking the Hell Gate Bridge and city skyline! Elemental will begin at sunset.
Join us for all or part of the evening! Registration is not required.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Park After Dark: Movie Night (Elemental)
2025-08-09 21:00 - 23:55 | Fields 62/63
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun in the Park!
We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark, an evening that combines two of our favorite events!
Enjoy Cocktails on the Farm — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres, crafts and activities.
Then, bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars overlooking the Hell Gate Bridge and city skyline! Elemental will begin at sunset.
Join us for all or part of the evening! Registration is not required.
Location: Field 62
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Live & Local Art Pop-Up Volunteers
2025-09-06 11:30 - 15:30 | Urban Farm
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We’re excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces.
Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm as you engage with the nature-inspired artists. Choose your own journey by watching a live art demonstration, admiring finished pieces, and creating your own art.
Volunteers will aid in running the event, helping artists, crafts table and welcome table. Volunteers will also assist with some set up and take down and other duties as needed.
Registration is required here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Live & Local Art Pop-Up
2025-09-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We’re excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces.
Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm as you engage with the nature-inspired artists. Choose your own journey by watching a live art demonstration, admiring finished pieces, and creating your own art.
Enjoy an atmosphere of solace and joy with beautiful city and river views and live music in the background. This program is accessible to all ages with both adult and family-friendly opportunities. We hope to see you there!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Flotsam River Circus
2025-09-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Harlem River Shoreline, North of 103rd Street Footbridge
Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall’s Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14!

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in waterfront towns along the way.

They’ll be performing at the SW side of the Island, right by the Ward’s Island Pedestrian Bridge. Just look for the most unusual ‘boat’ on the water — that’s us!

Our show is family-friendly but intended for audiences of all ages. The performance starts at 6:00 pm and will be finished before 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come early for a good spot!

The show is free to attend, but we keep this crazy project afloat through donations. You can learn more on their website!

Check in on Facebook for the Sept. 13 show
Check in on Facebook for the Sept. 14 show

Parking in the area is limited, so if possible, please carpool, bus, bike, kayak, or teleport.

If you are considering arriving by boat, please note that our show is much better viewed from shore — and we ask that no boats position themselves behind the performance.

(Photo credit: Delene)

Natural Dyeing Workshop with the Horticulture Team
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
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 here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Harvest Festival
2025-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Fields 62/63
Celebrate the fall harvest at the annual, free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival! At the onset of the cooler months, we’re bringing you a family-friendly day of fun centering the end of the growing season and outdoor recreation. Decorate and bring home your very own pumpkin from our immersive patch, press cider from delicious, fresh apples, participate in a cooking demonstration with seasonal vegetables, enjoy live performances, have your face painted, and learn about nature with our partners.
There will be a free Bike Valet provided by Transportation Alternatives. Safely park your bikes and enjoy the festivities with ease of mind. Citi Bikes will not be included in this valet service, so if you take a Citi Bike to the festival, please find the nearest docking station to park, or ask a RIPA staff member where to dock. You can find the four Citi Bike docks on our interactive map!
We hope you’ll celebrate the park and the beauty of spending time outside in the crisp autumn air amidst the bustle of New York City.
Location: Fields 62/63 and the Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Halloween Boo Bash
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | White Garden
Celebrate Halloween park-style at Randall’s Island 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 by Field 74
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Winter Wreath Workshop
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Icahn Stadium
Celebrate the season with a cozy, hands-on wreath making workshop! Guided by our Horticulture team, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged from the Park’s landscape. All materials and instruction are provided. No experience necessary!
Registration is required here.
Location: The Classroom at Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
