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].

Therapy Dogs on the 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 […]

Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies

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 […]

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park

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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 […]

Bird Bonanza

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 […]

Big Truck Day!

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 […]

CANCELLED: Wetland Wednesday

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UPDATE: Wetland Wednesday has been cancelled on May 21 due to weather. Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one […]

Public School Athletic League City Championship

Icahn Stadium hosts this year's Public School Athletic League City Championship after a spring season of intense competition by student-athletes all over the Greater NYC Area! Check out their website […]

Wormy Wednesday

UPDATE: Wormy Wednesday has been postponed to 5/28 due to weather. Learn about vermicomposting with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance! Come after school to meet the worms from our compost […]

Black Birders Week Celebration: Birds & Bites

Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek at Randall’s Island Park with a day of bird-themed fun and activities! #BlackBirdersWeek is an initiative by Black AF in Stem which uplifts birders and scientists within the […]

World Oceans Day

Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home. Drop-in to observe the team conduct seining […]