Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 300 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].
Volunteers will package thousands of seeds to give away next season! Each growing season, the Urban Farm gives away hundreds of seed packets at its welcome table during weekend Open Hours. Seed packets are extremely popular with our visitors — so much so that it is hard to keep the table stocked. This indoor activity […]
Join the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse as we manage the 5-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be breaking down paper bags/sticks/yard waste into appropriate sizes for composting, decontaminating food scraps and chopping whole fruits or vegetables in preparation for the compost pile, turning phase 2 compost piles, as well […]
Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers! At this special event, volunteers will help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting. Volunteers will work for two hours and then we will get together to celebrate a new season with: Hot Cocoa - a Fire Pit - Live Lyall […]
Join an experienced guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a free spring birding tour at Randall’s Island Park!
The 2026 Track & Field season at Icahn Stadium begins with the New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Season Opener! Visit their website for more information.
Icahn Stadium hosts the 2026 Metropolitan Championships (Outdoor) featuring some of the region's best collegiate athletes in what will shape up to be an electric meet!
The Public Schools Athletic League begins their Outdoor season here at Icahn Stadium on April 4th! Visit their website for more information.
Looking for something fun and educational to do with students during spring recess? Visit Randall’s Island and help us kick off our seasonal seining program! Grab a pair of waders and help us as we drag a 30-foot-long seining net along the shore of the Harlem River and discover the amazing biodiversity found in our […]
Kick off the spring sports season with the Randall’s Island Park Alliance at our 80’s Fields Community Field Day to celebrate their reopening!
The 4th annual Ed Jennings Jamboree takes place at Icahn Stadium on April 11th! Honoring the great Fordham Prep Coach Ed Jennings, this development meet for CHSAA schools is sure to bring tons of action and competition!
Some of the best youth athletes in the region compete in the season opener for the Youth Challenge Series!
New York's top high school talent go head to head at the New York Relays at Icahn Stadium!
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