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].

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 […]

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 […]

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!