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].

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 was rained out on June 14, but we are thrilled to offer June 29 as a replacement! We're so happy we could melt! So if […]

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 appreciation and recreation centered around the unique and priceless shared-resource that is the greater NYC/New Jersey waterfront.   RIPA’s Natural Areas team will be hosting an […]

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 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. […]

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 festival, working with vendors and craft tables, and breaking down the event. There will be 2 shifts: 11:30 AM - 2 PM 1 - 3:30 […]

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 refreshing resource. Experience the joy of summer, the excitement of science, and connection of community. We’ll have water-themed everything including games, crafts, snacks, face paint, […]

Cooking on the Farm: Global Street Food (Storytime at 12 PM)

Take your taste buds on an exciting journey with this free Randall’s Island Park workshop: Global Street Food: A Flavorful Journey Through World Cuisines with returning Chef Keesha! We’ll explore the vibrant flavors of street food from around the world! This hands-on class will showcase how fresh herbs, spices, and local ingredients come together to […]

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 season here at the park! Get your tickets here!

New York City FC II vs. Chicago Fire FC II

Come catch the second of five home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when the play host to the Chicago Fire FC II! Travel to Randall's Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer! Click here for tickets!

Park After Dark: Cocktails on the Farm

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun in the Park! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark, an evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy Cocktails on the Farm — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian […]

Park After Dark: Movie Night (Elemental)

Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun in the Park! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark, an evening that combines two of our favorite events! Enjoy Cocktails on the Farm — an evening of farm-fresh cocktails and mocktails, plant-based hors d’oeuvres, crafts […]

Taste of the Farm

Join us for our first ever, "Taste of the Farm,” a family-friendly day of activities and food celebrating the height of the growing season at Randall's Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm. Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive farm activities, global tastings and fun, including:  Chef-led Tastings Featuring Culturally Important Farm Grown Ingredients   Lawn Games […]

Gotham FC vs. CF Monterrey Femenil

Come to Icahn Stadium to see Gotham FC, one of the world's premiere women's soccer clubs, take on CF Monterrey Femenil in a Concacaf matchup! Tickets for the match are now available through Sports Illustrated Tickets. All tickets are general admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis on matchday. Groups of 10 or more […]