Team RIVER Volunteers
2026-08-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-02 09:30 - 12:30 UTC
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, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org
Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island
Registration is required here.
Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Yoga in the Park
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family member or two, or your yoga-loving pet!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm from May 5 – September 1, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am, July 4 – August 29. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Bachata
2026-08-15 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Experience Bachata in the Park, where music, movement, and nature come together! This dance style invites you to slow down and connect with the rhythm. You’ll learn foundational movements while exploring the cultural roots of this beloved dance along our scenic waterfront. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Catch & Release: Fishing Series (Afternoon Event)
2026-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing along our peaceful shoreline!
Whether you’re brand new to fishing or looking to brush up on your skills, this hands-on event will introduce the basics while exploring the ecology of the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary. Learn about local fish species, urban waterways, and how our harbor supports diverse wildlife—all while enjoying time by the water. All supplies are provided.
Please register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry prior to the event; we are also available to help register people on site.
Registration is required; opens August 1 at 1 PM
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
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.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Birding Adventure at Randall's Island Park
2026-08-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Harlem River Picnic Area, near ferry dock
Come discover Randall’s Island Park! At the Living Shoreline birdwatchers will see swallows catching insects and returning to their nest boxes to feed growing fledglings.
We will watch songbirds nibble on fruits and forage for invertebrates in the brush. In the Harlem River we’ll see cormorants, gulls, and ducks, herons, and egrets in the water or flying overhead.
Location: Ferry Dock and Living Shoreline
Go to this website to register!
For inquiry about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3
2026-08-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
The Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island returns this August! Kids will chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test their speed across a full lineup of events. Whether they’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is their moment to shine. Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 12–18 of all abilities.

New this year youth runners can participate in the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (qualification not required), where they can win special awards and New Balance spikes (September 2 event only).

Please note: Track spikes will be permitted to use for this event.

Meet Dates:

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 200 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.

Schedule of Events: Long Jump, Shot Put, 100 Meters, 400 Meters, & 4×100

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Register here.

Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth events, and don’t forget to follow and use #RisingNYRR to share your event-day fun! For more information on the corresponding adult event, please see here.

All event information is subject to change.

NYRR Summer Speed Series #3
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.

Race Details

Event spots at each NYRR Summer Speed Series meet are limited.

Schedule of Events:

5000 Meters
Long Jump
Shot Put
Distance Medley Relay

Meet Dates:

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
New this year is an invitational event showcasing the top athletes from the NYRR Summer Speed Series. To qualify, runners must finish among the top athletes in at least one event during the series (the number of top finishers may vary by event and meet date). Invited participants will receive a special welcome package. Learn more about the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships and how to qualify.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

Kids Can Run Too

Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.

New York City FC II vs FC Cincinnati 2
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:30
Come catch the fourth of seven home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when they play host to FC Cincinnati 2!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here to get your tickets!

Long Island Sound Exploration Day In NYC
2026-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Harlem River Picnic Area, near ferry dock
Join us here at Randall’s Island Park and explore NYC’s Long Island Sound by boat, with local experts sharing its wildlife, history, restoration, and waterfront stories.

Experience New York City’s waterfront from a whole new perspective during a free, family-friendly boat tour of the western Long Island Sound.

Click here to reserve a spot on the tour!

Hosted by the Long Island Sound Partnership, coordinated through New York Sea Grant, in collaboration with Randall’s Island Park Alliance, NYC Water Taxi, and regional partners, this guided tour will travel from Randall’s Island toward Throgs Neck and back.

Along the way, local experts and community partners will share engaging stories about the Sound’s wildlife, ecology, history, restoration projects, and waterfront access along the Bronx and Queens shorelines. Participants can also enjoy interactive activities, including a scavenger hunt and Long Island Sound trivia designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity.

This program advances the Long Island Sound Partnership’s goal of fostering an informed and engaged public by connecting participants directly with the Sound’s natural and cultural resources. It also highlights broader efforts to improve water quality, restore and conserve habitats, strengthen coastal communities, and expand opportunities for public access and engagement.

Whether you are a longtime waterfront enthusiast or exploring the Sound for the first time, this program offers a fun and welcoming way to connect to one of New York City’s most important waterways.

Location: Living Shoreline/Ferry Dock

For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Soca
2026-08-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-29 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at Soca in the Park! Fueled by high-energy music, this class brings a fun, cardio-filled dance experience to the outdoors. Participants will learn dynamic moves while embracing the joyful spirit of Soca with guidance from an engaging instructor. Open to all levels, this session is all about letting loose and enjoying the rhythm. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Foraged Fiber Arts Workshop
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us at the Randall’s Island Urban Farm to discover the art of natural fiber making. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to craft plant materials into cordage, and about the historical significance of fiber-making. Join us for an afternoon focused on the many functional and creative applications of plants found in the park!
Registration is required; opens 8/8 at 1 PM.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs New England Revolution II
2026-08-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
The New England Revolution II return to Icahn Stadium as New York City FC II play host to their northern rivals!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
Click here to get your tickets!

Community Track Night
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free Community Track Night! Join us on the Icahn Stadium track, home to past Olympic Trials, records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt, and this year’s site for the USA Track and Field Championships! This is an exciting opportunity to run on one of the USA’s few Class 1 certified World Athletics track with a Mondo Super X Performance surface.
Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend (must be 18 or older to participate).
Location: Icahn Stadium
Runners of all abilities are welcome (must be 18 or older to participate).

Herbal Medicine Workshop
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm! Led by seasoned herbalist Sebastian Bouknight, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history of botanical medicine, harvesting techniques, and a variety of herbal remedies. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own custom-made tincture, reconnect with nature and empower yourself with the healing power of plants!
Registration is required; opens Saturday, 8/15 at 1 PM
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers - CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK
2026-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Urban Farm
This week’s Urban Farm volunteering session has been cancelled!
Hope to see you back at the farm later this year!

Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
2026-09-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium

NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships
2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
NYRR Summer Speed Series: Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.

Race Details

Participation in the Championships is by qualification only, based on event performances recorded during meets 1–3 of the NYRR Summer Speed Series. Athletes qualify using their best time or mark in each event, and the top performers in each discipline will be invited to compete. Championship races will be organized as seeded final heats, with awards presented to top finishers by gender in every event. Invited participants will also receive a special championship registration package.

Schedule of Events:

Coming soon.
The event will conclude with a Distance Medley Relay, organized on site to cap off the competition.

Spectators Are Invited!

See some of the city’s fastest runners, NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships qualifiers, compete head-to-head under the stadium lights. Watch club rivalries play out on the track, witness personal bests, and experience the tradition of New York’s unique track and field scene at an invitational championship. From sprints to middle-distance races and field events, the NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships lets you experience the championship energy up close and in person.

Meet Dates:

NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 (August 5): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #2 (August 11): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series #3 (August 18): Register here.
NYRR Summer Speed Series Community Night (on August 26): Invitational
NYRR Summer Speed Series Championships (September 2): Invitational

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.

All event information is subject to change.

Kids Can Run Too

Kids of all abilities and ages 12 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising NYRR Summer Speed Series #1 race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
