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 publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

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. […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

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Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Bird Bonanza

Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza! Enjoy a day dedicated to our feathered friends with engaging activities, bird tours, and games suitable for all ages. Learn about local birds with a special focus on those that are currently migrating through NYC. Whether they’re birds […]

WonderSpark Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen & Puppet-Making Workshop

Join RIPA and WonderSpark Puppets for a puppet show and workshop at the urban farm during Bird Bonanza! Help us figure out "Who Will Help Me Make the Bread?" The classic story of a Hen who needs YOUR help to make some bread! The Little Red Hen is an interactive play that gets kids moving […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Wormy Wednesday

Learn about vermicomposting with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance! Come after school to meet the worms from our compost bins and learn how you can make your own at home. How many hearts do earth worms have? Stop by to find out!  We’ll have games, crafts, compost education, and you can even bring us your […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Urban Farm Volunteers

Recurring Event See all

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]

Park After Dark: Pride Sip & Screen

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Sip & Screen. An evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy a queer cocktail night — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails […]

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