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].

Fireworks & Fun

Kick off the summer season at Randall’s Island Park with an evening of fireworks and fun! Enjoy an evening of music from the Hiro Band, games, and Caribbean dance with […]

Yoga in the Park

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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 […]

Dance in the Park!

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Are you looking for a free, outdoor dance series this summer? Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Bachata and Salsa in the Park! […]

Cooking on the Farm

Experience the flavors of Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join beloved Chef Sarah in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table […]

Movie Night – Wicked

Something has changed...on our calendar! Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an evening screening of the Academy Award-winning film Wicked!  Something bad happened on our initial movie night, which […]

City of Water Day

Join us at Randall's Island Park for a fun-filled afternoon of kayaking and salt marsh exploration! Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day is a region-wide day of […]

Bike Ride to Waterfront Festival

Ride to Waterfront Festival 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 […]

Waterfront Festival Volunteers

Volunteers will serve the community in this yearly summer celebration with Randall's Island Park! Live music, giveaways, face painting, environmental exploration and more! Volunteers will assist in setting up the […]

Waterfront Festival

Celebrate summer at the annual, free Randall’s Island Waterfront Festival! At the peak of summer, we’re bringing you a family-friendly, interactive day of fun centering water as a natural and […]

New York City FC II vs. Philadelphia Union II

Come catch the first of five home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when the play host to the Philadelphia Union II and kickoff their soccer […]

Femme Fishing

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Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx. Grow your own fishing skills, share with other folks in and around the NY/NJ […]