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 Waterfront Festival

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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 […]

Waterfront Festival

Celebrate water, science, and summer fun at Randall’s Island annual Waterfront Festival! All ages and abilities are welcome to kick off the season along the park’s stunning waterfront. Join us […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Waterfront Festival

Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Waterfront Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read […]

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

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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 […]

Harvest Festival

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall at our Harvest Festival! Get your face painted, sample fresh farm food, and take home a pumpkin […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Harvest Festival

Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Harvest Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read […]

CANCELLED Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival

Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes has been CANCELLED due to expected inclement weather. El Barrio Bikes will be hosting riding events at our Waterfront and Harvest festival later […]

Modified Earth Day Festival (Weather Permitting)

We’re planning a modified Earth Day Festival - but there’s still plenty to enjoy! Join us tomorrow at the Urban Farm (barring thunderstorms) for: Farm and Cherry Blossom Signs of […]

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 […]

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 […]

One Bite Pizza Festival

Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest Returns to NYC on Saturday Sept 13th for The Greatest Gathering of Pizzerias Ever Featuring All-You-Can-Eat Pizza from 40+ Iconic Pizzerias! One Bite… everybody […]

Experts Only Festival NYC

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Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 presented by […]