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].

The Open Invite 5K Powered by On

On Running is hosting a 5K called The Open Invite at Icahn Stadium on August 28, 2025, with the race starting at 7 PM.

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 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! […]

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! Motivated by the breeze, city and nature views, and an engaging instructor, participants will learn new moves and gain confidence with old ones. We’re grateful […]

Live & Local Art Pop-Up Volunteers

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We’re excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces. Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm […]

Live & Local Art Pop-Up

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a vibrant, free celebration of art and creativity at the second annual Live & Local Art Pop-Up! We're excited to bring back an immersive art experience in which local artists will create live before our eyes and showcase previously created pieces. Stroll through and explore our Urban Farm as […]

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 Harbor Estuary, on our serene shoreline at the meeting of the Harlem and East Rivers. We strive to make spaces where other educators and anglers […]

7th Annual Ford Classic (FDNY vs. NYPD)

In partnership with New York City FC, your Local Ford Stores invite you to the seventh annual Local Ford Classic, a charity soccer match between the NYPD and FDNY. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Firefighter Sergio Villanueva Soccer Foundation and NYPD's Finest Soccer Club. Come and join us at 1:30 pm […]

Yoga in the Park

Recurring Event See all

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! […]

Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Join us for a sweet experience as we discover the art of sorghum pressing at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm! Whether you’ve harvested sorghum yourself or are unfamiliar with this corn-like crop, you’ll have a joyful day on the farm! Participants will learn all about this amazing plant grown right here on the island. […]

One Bite Pizza Festival

Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest Returns to NYC on Saturday Sept 13th for The Greatest Gathering of Pizzerias Ever Featuring All-You-Can-Eat Pizza from 40+ Iconic Pizzerias! One Bite… everybody knows the rules! One Bite Pizza Festival is back at Randall’s Island Park in New York City and is bigger than ever, serving up all-you-can-eat […]

Fire Cider Volunteer Workshop

Learn how to make fire cider with farm fresh ingredients! Make an infused cider with herbs grown at the Urban Farm! We will supply all materials in this guided workshop to help make some Fire Cider! Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected]

Flotsam River Circus

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Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall's Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in waterfront towns along the way. They'll be performing at the SW side of the Island, right by the Ward's Island […]