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].

New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls 2

The New York Derby makes its Icahn Stadium debut as New York City FC II host their state rivals the New York Red Bulls 2! Travel to Randall’s Island Park […]

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 […]

Femme Fishing: Fishing Series

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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!