Randall's Island

Pressed Botanicals Workshop with the Horticulture Team
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Icahn Stadium
Join us for a relaxing, creative, and free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team! Whether you’re an experienced botanist, or someone who appreciates the beauty of a flower, this workshop is for you. We’ll provide all the materials you need, including a selection of plants harvested from the gardens around the park, and guide you through the process of making your own unique piece of botanical art to take home.
Registration is required here.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2025-04-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-18 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! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. 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
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering.
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.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Team RIVER Volunteers
2025-04-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-21 09:30 - 12:30
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.

2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation!
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Bike Ride to Earth Day Festival
2025-04-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Citi Bike: E 114th Street and 1st Ave
Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes has been CANCELLED due to expected inclement weather.
El Barrio Bikes will be hosting riding events at our Waterfront and Harvest festival later this year, so please kickoff those events with a beautiful bike ride to Randall’s Island Park!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Modified Earth Day Festival (Weather Permitting)
2025-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
We’re planning a modified Earth Day Festival – but there’s still plenty to enjoy!
Join us tomorrow at the Urban Farm (barring thunderstorms) for:

Farm and Cherry Blossom Signs of Spring Tour
Cherry Blossoms
Ocean Acidification and Biofacts
Seedling and Compost Giveaway
Lawn Games
Free kite kit craft giveaway
Seedballs
Tree care and more!

Please note: Performances and face painting will be cancelled.
Let’s welcome spring and celebrate the planet together!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Discus Thrower Day
2025-04-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Icahn Plaza, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY, 10035, United States
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower, originally sculpted by Konstantino Dimitriadis and even awarded a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics when art was part of the Games.
Enjoy an afternoon full of engaging activities:

Meet & Greet Pinky Keehner: Don’t miss this chance to hear behind-the-scenes insights, ask questions, and learn the history of the Discus Thrower on Randall’s Island Park by the author of The Discus Thrower Meets Peter Pan!

Art Class: Unleash your creativity by learning to draw the legendary discus thrower with local artist Sarah Noda.

Learn to Throw: Get hands-on instruction from our RIPA staff and master the art of the discus.

Cheer On: Stay and support local athletes at an exciting track meet.

Plus, the first 50 attendees to arrive will receive an autographed copy of Discus Thrower Meets Peter Pan by Pinky Keehner!
Mark your calendar and be part of this unique celebration at Randall’s Island Park. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please register for the event here!
Location: Icahn Stadium Plaza by Field 10
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CUNY Championship
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
CUNY Schools Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, and York College meet again at Icahn Stadium for the right to call themselves 2025 CUNY Outdoor champions!
Visit their website as they update events and participants up until the May competition!
Location: Icahn Stadium

Riverkeeper Sweep
2025-05-03 09:30 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium
Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter from getting into our rivers.
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email volunteers@randallsisland.org.

Therapy Dogs on the Farm
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban Farm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with BRUNO and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs! Come by and spend some time with our furry friends who are experts in helping us calm down and feel a little happier. This program is accessible to all ages.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies
2025-05-03 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 at Randall’s Island Park!
Led by seasoned herbalist Jess Turner from Olamina Botanicals, 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!
To learn more about Olamina Botanicals, check out their website here.
To register for the event, click here!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2025 USATF New York Youth Challenge Series
2025-05-03 15:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
US Track & Field New York returns its Youth Challenge Series to Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium!
Learn more about USTF New York from their website and come and cheer the next generation of track & field stars!
Location: Icahn Stadium

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area
UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been cancelled on Tuesday, May 6, due to weather.

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 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. 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.

Bird Bonanza
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Fly over to Randall’s Island Park to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at our annual Bird Bonanza! Enjoy a day dedicated to our feathered friends with engaging activities, a bird tour, and a bird-themed puppet show and storytime. Learn about local birds with a special focus on those that are currently migrating through NYC. Whether they’re birds of prey soaring high in the sky, ducks dabbling on the water, or songbirds that frequent the farm, they’ll be celebrating with us!
Schedule:

10 AM – Spring Migration Bird Tour with Efua Peterson: Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required here.
11 AM – Puppet Show with Wonderspark Puppets: The Little Red Hen, followed by a puppet making workshop
12 PM – Storytime Stretches with Jazy: Jazy will read a bird-themed book and do a movement session

Ongoing Activities: Habitat Toss, Bird Feeder Making, Lawn Games, Make your own bird craft, Produce and Seedling Giveaway, Urban Farm Exploration
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

WonderSpark Puppet Show: The Little Red Hen & Puppet-Making Workshop
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Urban Farm
Join RIPA and WonderSpark Puppets for a puppet show and workshop at the urban farm during Bird Bonanza! Help us figure out “Who Will Help Me Make the Bread?” The classic story of a Hen who needs YOUR help to make some bread!
The Little Red Hen is an interactive play that gets kids moving their bodies, calling out and laughing! Every animal on the farm wants to eat the Hen’s bread, but no one wants to help make it.
We will learn the benefits of helping out and teamwork while exercising and singing along! Then, we’ll make our own puppets!
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
2025-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area
UPDATE: Yoga in the Park has been cancelled on Tuesday, May 13, due to weather.
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 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. 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.

Big Truck Day!
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Asphalt Pad
Strap on your seatbelt and head over to Randall’s Island Park for our free, annual Big Truck Day celebration!
Get a close-up view of the large vehicles that keep New York City clean and safe. Learn how garbage truck drivers, police officers, farmers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward.
Visit each truck and learn from the operators themselves about how they use their truck every day. You might have the chance to sit in the front seat and pose for a photo!
There will also be story time, snacks, games, and other truck-related activities.
Location: Asphalt Pad next to Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Yoga in the Park
2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area
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 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. 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.
