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].

Cooking on the Farm with Chef Keesha

Join us in the Urban Farm’s kitchen for an interactive cooking demo by local Chef Keesha! With the chef’s guidance, use ingredients harvested from the Urban Farm to create a culturally significant, farm-to-table dish that you’ll get to enjoy. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please […]

International Coastal Cleanup

In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens! Then, we'll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open to all ages; perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their crafting skills. Registration is required here. Location: Horticulture Compound For inquiries about accessibility, […]

CANCELLED Waterfront Wellness

Waterfront Wellness is CANCELLED due to weather.   Join us for a free outdoor fitness class along the waterfront, where wellness meets nature! This all-ages, all-abilities class is led by Benswic trainers who will guide you through a fun and effective bodyweight workout. Bring a water bottle and a smile—everyone is welcome! Registration is recommended, […]

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

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Ride to Harvest 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 the Festival! Free Citi Bikes will be provided thanks to our partnership with Citi Bike, and we can offer a limited number of free helmets. […]

Harvest Festival

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a free, family-friendly celebration of fall at our Harvest Festival! Get your face painted, sample fresh farm food, and take home a pumpkin from our patch! Join us for: Live music Arts, crafts, and educational activities Cooking demonstrations Pumpkin patch and decorations Free treats and more! Bike to Randall's […]

Boogie Down Storytime at Harvest Festival

Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Harvest Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event […]

Fall Bird Outing

Join experienced bird guide, Efua Peterson, for a tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of feathered friends in the fall! We’ll meet at the Urban Farm and migrate to the Freshwater Wetland and Salt Marsh. We’ll have a limited number of binoculars for participants to borrow!  Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to […]

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing and learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on our Urban Farm! During this hands-on experience, you will juice sorghum with a hand cranked press, taste fresh sorghum juice, sample boiled-down sorghum syrup, and snack on popped sorghum grain, […]

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