Randall’s Island Events

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].

Long Island Sound Exploration Day In NYC

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 […]

Femme Fishing: Fishing Series

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx!

Salt Marsh Saturday

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Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Salt Marsh Saturdays! 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 9 AM – 12 PM, the marsh […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!

Harvest Festival

Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival at Randall's Island Park and celebrate the changing of the leaves!

Wild Oyster Survey

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance is partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to conduct a wild oyster survey in the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh!