Randall's Island

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-04-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 UTC and 8 more dates | Urban Farm
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! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Earth Day Festival
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Bird Bonanza
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
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.
Discover local birds and Spring’s migratory visitors passing through NYC, and see how Randall’s Island provides a haven for birds of every kind. From herring gulls soaring over the Salt Marsh to songbirds flitting through the Urban Farm, we’re celebrating them all!
Schedule:

10 – 11 AM Spring Migration Bird Tour with Gabriel Willow: Discover the migratory birds that pass through the Island and explore how the park serves as a year-round haven for bird species in every season.
11 AM – 12 PM Educational Bird Presentation from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center: Get up close with birds of prey during this exciting meet-and-greet, and learn about their unique behaviors and habitats. Hear from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center about their vital rehabilitation work and the inspiring stories of how each bird came into their care.
12 – 1 PM Storytime Stretches with Lofty Heights Movement: Bird themed storytime stretches with Jazy

Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required via Eventbrite.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
This event has been cancelled. An additional date has been added during our Waterfront Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Pride Night on the Farm Volunteers
2026-06-06 15:30 - 20:30 | Urban Farm
Volunteers will assist at the welcome table, coasters crafts, and help Horticulture’s bouquet making station!
Celebrate pride at Randall’s Island Park with free cocktails on our Urban Farm! Sip on a farm-fresh cocktail (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances. This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA+ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. IDs required. Stick around for Movie Night on Field 62 starting at 9!
Registration required here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information,
please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Pride Night on the Farm
2026-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Celebrate pride at Randall’s Island Park with free cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on a farm-fresh cocktail (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and dazzling drag performances.
This program celebrates and uplifts our LGBTQIA+ community members and partners. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. IDs required.
Schedule:

5 PM: Doors open
6:30 PM: Drag Performance
7:45 PM: Raffle
8:00 PM: Program concludes – stick around for Movie Night on Field 62 starting at 9!

Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

POSTPONED Movie Night: Bend It Like Beckham
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
Movie Night has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Storytime Stretches at Urban Farm Open Hours
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
UDPATE: This event has been cancelled.

CANCELLED Cooking on the Farm
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Experience the flavors of Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join an experienced chef in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish. Guests will leave with new knowledge of how to use seasonal produce to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
Registration is required. The link will open 2 weeks before the workshop.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cocktails on the Farm
2026-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Enjoy a relaxed evening at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on farm-fresh cocktails (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and activities. Plus, bring your clothing and textiles that need repair for a hands-on mending workshop with Repair Cafe El Barrio!
Afterwards, join us for Movie Night! Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for an outdoor movie night in the Park. Enjoy sweeping views of the Hell Gate Bridge and the city skyline while watching Zootopia 2, the perfect pick for a fun summer evening!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cooking on the Farm
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Experience the flavors of Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join an experienced chef in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish. Guests will leave with new knowledge of how to use seasonal produce to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
Registration is required here. The link will open on Saturday, July 25 at 12 PM.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
