Randall’s Island Events

Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 300 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].

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Femme Fishing: Fishing Series

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx!

New York City FC II vs CT United FC

Come catch New York City FC II's final home game of the season as they host CT United FC at Icahn Stadium! Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!

Taste of the Farm

Join us for our second annual Taste of the Farm, a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall's Island Park Alliance's Urban Farm!

Salt Marsh Saturday

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Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Salt Marsh Saturdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 9 AM – 12 PM, the marsh […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens!

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

Ride to the Harvest Festival at Randall's Island Park 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 the Festival!  

Harvest Festival

Step into autumn at the free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival at Randall's Island Park and celebrate the changing of the leaves!

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! 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. […]

Halloween Boo Bash

Celebrate Halloween park-style at the Randall's Island Park Alliance's free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!

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, […]

Wild Oyster Survey

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance is partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to conduct a wild oyster survey in the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh!