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].

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CANCELLED Urban Farm Volunteers

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This event is CANCELLED due to Fungus Festival.   Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a […]

Fungus Festival

Get ready for our third Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society in partnership with the Randall's Island Park Alliance. We are excited to celebrate the city's mycelial […]

Bike Ride to Fungus Festival

Ride to Fungus 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 […]

Wetland Wednesdays

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Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that […]

ATHLOS NYC25

ATHLOS NYC is the first women’s-only professional track and field competition and is blazing a trail forward in the sport. At the intersection of music, sport, and culture, ATHLOS brings together […]

Composting with Big Reuse

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 […]

Team RIVER Volunteers

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Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to […]

Team RIVER Saturdays

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Join our Team RIVER on a Saturday morning to support your park and the community! In late Autumn, Randall's Island Park Alliance hosts a volunteer event most Saturdays. Volunteers will […]