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].

Celebrating Black History Month: Arts, Nature and Wellness in Harlem

Join RIPA in this celebration of Black History Month as we uplift the stories and work of our local Black community. We’ll gather at the East Harlem Health Action Center to enjoy food from a local business, participate in a dance class, and engage in nature-based activities with our local partners. Create a craft to […]

Summer Camp Information Meeting for New and Returning CBOs

We invite all interested Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to join us for the Randall’s Island Summer Camp mandatory information meeting. The Randall’s Island Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, exploring the Island’s natural wetlands and Urban Farm, and more! Our camp offers programming for CBOs with existing summer camp […]

Summer Camp Information Meeting for Returning CBOs

We invite all interested Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to join us for the Randall’s Island Summer Camp mandatory information meeting. The Randall’s Island Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, exploring the Island’s natural wetlands and Urban Farm, and more! Our camp offers programming for CBOs with existing summer camp […]

Wake Up The Farm Day

At this special volunteer event, help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting. Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers! Hot cocoa - fire pit - music - work! Registration is required here. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, […]

Let’s Go Birding Together (LGBT) with NYC Audubon

Join an experienced bird guide from NYC Audubon to tour Randall’s Island Park in search of fleeting, feathered friends at the beginning of spring! Let’s Go Birding Together tours are for anyone who loves birds, likes birds, is vaguely interested in birds, or just wants something fun and different to do outdoors. We welcome those […]

CANCELLED Team RIVER – Natural Areas

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Cancelled due to weather. Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows […]

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

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The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free, weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques […]

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