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].

Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival

Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the Earth Day Festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number […]

Earth Day Festival

Celebrate spring at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival! Following Earth Week, we’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun to welcome the warmer months and seasonal blooms. Play games, take photos with the enchanting cherry blossoms, enjoy performances from a live band and other artists, and embrace the park’s spring beauty. […]

Bike Ride to Waterfront Festival

Ride to Waterfront Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. […]

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, […]

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

Ride to Harvest Festival with El Barrio Bikes! Meet up at Thomas Jefferson Park in Harlem and enjoy a scenic ride along the riverfront and through the park, ending at the festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. […]

Harvest Festival

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, participate in a cooking demonstration with […]

Fungus Festival

Get ready for our third Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society in partnership with the Randall's Island Park Alliance. We are excited to celebrate the city's mycelial network, and showcase the breadth of mycological creativity here in New York City.  Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art […]

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