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].

Wetland Wednesdays

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Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]

Wormy Wednesday

Learn about vermicomposting with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance! Come after school to meet the worms from our compost bins and learn how you can make your own at home. How many hearts do earth worms have? Stop by to find out!  We’ll have games, crafts, compost education, and you can even bring us your […]

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites

Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities! #BlackBirdersWeek is an initiative by Black AF in Stem which uplifts birders and scientists within the Black community. Join renowned local birders for a guided walk through the park and learn about the birds that make their home on the Island. […]

World Oceans Day

Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home. Drop-in to observe the team conduct seining in the Harlem River and assist in counting and ID’ing fish and other aquatic organisms. Engage with our knowledgeable staff and learn more about these […]

Wetland Wednesdays

Recurring Event See all

Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]

Pollinator Palooza

It's pollination season, and we're excited to celebrate with you at Randall’s Island Park with a colorful day of activities! We’re hosting a pollinator-themed afternoon of art, games, and exploration. Take photos at our butterfly photobooth and bring home your own pollinator craft. Learn from our expert Horticulturalists about the work they do to plant […]

Wetland Wednesdays

Recurring Event See all

Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]

Waterfront Festival

Celebrate summer at the annual, free Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival! At the peak of summer, we’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun centering water as a natural and refreshing resource. Experience the joy of summer, the excitement of science, and connection of community. We’ll have water-themed everything including games, crafts, snacks, face paint, […]

Femme Fishing

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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 […]

Wetland Wednesdays

Recurring Event See all

Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]

Wetland Wednesdays

Recurring Event See all

Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Whether you’ve harvested sorghum yourself or are unfamiliar with this corn-like crop, you’ll have a joyful day on the farm! Participants will learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on the island. […]

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