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].

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

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Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate […]

Wild Oyster Survey

Wild oysters are a key indicator of ecosystem health in the New York Harbor. Randall’s Island Park Alliance is partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to conduct a wild oyster […]

Fall Cleanup

Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and our Natural Areas Team for one last push to cleanup the park while the weather is still agreeable. Volunteers will not only help […]

Winter Wreath Workshop

Celebrate the season with a cozy, hands-on wreath making workshop! Guided by our Horticulture team, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind wreath using seasonal greenery, dried flowers, and natural materials foraged […]

The 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count

Join the NYC Bird Alliance at Randall's Island Park for this popular and accessible community science tradition, conducted across North America every year since 1900. The long-term data collected by Audubon Christmas […]

Seed Packaging

Volunteers will package thousands of seeds to give away next season! Each growing season, the Urban Farm gives away hundreds of seed packets at its welcome table during weekend Open […]

CHSAA Season Opener

The 2026 Track & Field season at Icahn Stadium begins with the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Season Opener! Visit their website for more information.

Metropolitan Championship (Outdoor)

Icahn Stadium hosts the 2026 Metropolitan Championships (Outdoor) featuring some of the region's best collegiate athletes in what will shape up to be an electric meet!

PSAL Season Opener

The Public Schools Athletic League begins their Outdoor season here at Icahn Stadium on April 4th! Visit their website for more information.

Ed Jennings Jamboree

The 4th annual Ed Jennings Jamboree takes place at Icahn Stadium on April 11th! honoring the great Fordham Prep Coach Ed Jennings, this development meet for CHSAA schools is sure […]

New York City FC II vs Chattanooga FC

MLS Next Pro returns to Icahn Stadium! Join us for New York City FC II's Icahn Stadium season opener as they host Chattanooga FC! Travel to Randall’s Island Park to […]