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].

Big Truck Day: May 18

Strap on your seatbelt and get a close-up view of the big trucks that keep New York City clean and safe! Learn how firefighters, garbage truck drivers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward. Location: Asphalt Pad behind Icahn Stadium For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Big Truck Day

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Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of Big Truck Day, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity. Location: Asphalt Pad behind Icahn Stadium For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

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 Open Hours

Stop by our Urban Farm and help us water the plants before the long weekend! Discover a variety of fruits and vegetables, an active composting system, and a Tot Lot designed for our youngest friends. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

Yoga in the Park

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Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible. Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, […]

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 […]

World Fish Migration Day

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Natural Areas team as they seine for fish in the Harlem River to celebrate World Fish Migration Day! Learn about the many different species of fish found in the river and help us in the fish monitoring process by counting and measuring fish we capture in the net. All […]

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites

Celebrate the fifth annual #BlackBirdersWeek, an initiative by Black AF in Stem, with a birding walk and refreshments at Randall’s Island Park! Join renowned local birder Efua Peterson for a guided walk through the park and learn about the birds that make their home on the Island. A limited number of binoculars will be available […]

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