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].

Seining Kickoff Party!

Looking for something fun and educational to do with students during spring recess? Visit Randall’s Island and help us kick off our seasonal seining program! Grab a pair of waders […]

Pressed Botanicals Workshop

Join us for a relaxing, creative, free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team at Randall's Island Park!

Earth Day Festival

Spring is blooming at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival at Randall's Island Park!

Bird Bonanza

Take flight at Randall’s Island Park's annual Bird Bonanza, our celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.

Big Truck Day

Strap on your seatbelt and head over to Randall’s Island Park for our free, annual Big Truck Day celebration!

World Fish Migration Day

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s and seine for fish in the Harlem River to celebrate world fish migration day, part of the Columbia Climate School Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish Count!

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 […]

Pollinator Palooza

Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Randall's Island Park Alliance's Pollinator Palooza and enjoy a day of pollinator-themed activities!

Waterfront Festival

Celebrate the height of summer at the annual, free Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival at Randall's Island Park!

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 […]

Salt Marsh Saturday

Recurring Event See all

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 […]