Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Urban Farm
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CHSAA NYBQ Frosh/Soph Sectional Championship
2026-04-26 15:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
Featuring the best CHSAA schools from the Brooklyn and Queens area, Icahn Stadium hosts the Catholic High School Athletic Association NYBQ Frosh/Soph Sectional Championship!

Team RIVER Volunteers
2026-04-29 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-13 09:30 - 12:30
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 take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org
Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island
Registration is required here.
Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

From Marsh to Meadow: A Spring Nature Walk Through Randall's Island Park
2026-05-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Icahn Stadium, East Entrance
This tour is a part of the 2026 Jane’s Walk NYC festival. Learn more about other available walks on their website at janeswalk.org. Join us for a guided nature walk of NYC’s largest salt marsh and our award-winning waterfront garden, where budding trees, blooming flowers, and returning wildlife mark the changing season. Begin at Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh to see how this vital ecosystem supports biodiversity, mitigates climate change, and serves as a nursery for local species. Learn about the island’s rich natural history and encounter some of the creatures that call it home. Then continue into the Waterfront Garden, where spring is in bloom. Explore a vibrant mix of native and ornamental plants alive with butterflies, and other pollinators. Experience the sights and sounds of spring as the island transforms into a thriving landscape.
From Marsh to Meadow: A Spring Nature Walk Through Randall’s Island – The Municipal Art Society of New York
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Trials of Miles Track Night NYC
2026-05-01 14:00 - 21:00 | Icahn Stadium
Trials of Miles returns to Icahn Stadium in what will be a full day of explosive competition between high school level athletes in the afternoon followed by athletes of all ages competing in the evening!
For more information visit their website.

CUNY Championship
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
New York City’s best CUNY collegiate athletes compete to take home the 2026 CUNY Outdoor Championship!
For more information visit their website.

Riverkeeper Sweep
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Icahn Stadium
Join other concerned members of your community and thousands area-wide, collecting, and removing marine plastics and litter from our shores. Riverkeeper is committed to making and keeping the Hudson and its tributaries free of trash.
We will meet at Icahn Stadium and spread out into our marshes and along the shoreline, collecting trash, keeping data, and measuring our total impact. Annually volunteers remove hundreds of pounds of litter and plastics from our shores, getting them out of our water system permanently.
Learn more about the Riverkeeper Sweep here.
Unaccompanied minors 16 to 17 years old must bring a Waiver of Liability signed by their pareint or guardian and turned in at registration. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required here.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

2026 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Program Dates: Every Saturday
Spring: 4/11 – 6/20, no program on 5/23
Fall: 9/12 – 10/31
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Youth Challenge Series #3 - Spring Fling Challenge
2026-05-02 15:30 - 20:30 | Icahn Stadium
The Youth Challenge Series continues with the Spring Fling Challenge at Icahn Stadium!

PSAL Manhattan Borough Championship
2026-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Icahn Stadium
The top PSAL student athletes from Manhattan compete for the Public Schools Athletic League Manhattan Borough Championship!

PSAL Queens Borough Championship
2026-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Icahn Stadium
The top PSAL student athletes from Queens compete for the Public Schools Athletic League Queens Borough Championship!

Yoga in the Park
2026-05-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
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!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm from May 5 – September 1, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am, July 4 – August 29. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CHSAA Frosh/Soph Intersectional Championship
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
Featuring the best CHSAA schools from the Brooklyn and Queens area, Icahn Stadium hosts the Catholic High School Athletic Association NYBQ Frosh/Soph Intersectional Championship!

Bird Bonanza
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
Take flight at Randall’s Island Park’s annual Bird Bonanza, our celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Spend the day exploring all things feathered with hands-on crafts, lively games, educational activities, and a guided bird tour with expert Gabriel Willow.
Discover local birds and Spring’s migratory visitors passing through NYC, and see how Randall’s Island provides a haven for birds of every kind. From herring gulls soaring over the Salt Marsh to songbirds flitting through the Urban Farm, we’re celebrating them all!
Schedule:

10 – 11 AM Spring Migration Bird Tour with Gabriel Willow: Discover the migratory birds that pass through the Island and explore how the park serves as a year-round haven for bird species in every season.
11 AM – 12 PM Educational Bird Presentation from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center: Get up close with birds of prey during this exciting meet-and-greet, and learn about their unique behaviors and habitats. Hear from Ravensbeard Wildlife Center about their vital rehabilitation work and the inspiring stories of how each bird came into their care.
12 – 1 PM Storytime Stretches with Lofty Heights Movement: Bird themed storytime stretches with Jazy

Registration for the bird tour is recommended but not required via Eventbrite.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Youth Challenge Series #4 - Northeast Invitational
2026-05-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
The Youth Challenge Series continues with the Northeast Invitational at Icahn Stadium!

PSAL Bronx Borough Championship
2026-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Icahn Stadium
The top PSAL student athletes from the Bronx compete for the Public Schools Athletic League Bronx Borough Championship!

Ivy League Championship
2026-05-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Ivy League Prep Schools face off at Icahn Stadium to determine which school will become Outdoor Champion of 2026!

AAIS Championship
2026-05-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Icahn Stadium
The AAIS Outdoor Season concludes with the Athletic Association of Independent Schools Championship at Icahn Stadium!

CHSAA NYBQ Sectional Championship
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Icahn Stadium
Featuring the best CHSAA schools from the Brooklyn and Queens area, Icahn Stadium hosts the Catholic High School Athletic Association NYBQ Sectional Championship!

Big Truck Day
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Asphalt Pad
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 York City clean and safe. Learn how garbage truck drivers, police officers, farmers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward. Visit each truck and learn from the operators themselves about how they use their truck every day. You might have the chance to sit in the front seat and pose for a photo!
We will have trucks from the FDNY, TBTA, DEP, DSNY, NYC Parks, RIPA, NYPD, as well as K9 units and horses from the Parks Mounted units!
Location: Asphalt Pad – Next to Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

PSAL Brooklyn Borough Championship
2026-05-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Icahn Stadium
The top PSAL student athletes from Brooklyn compete for the Public Schools Athletic League Brooklyn Borough Championship!

The Gotham Games
2026-05-18 15:30 - 18:30 | Icahn Stadium
Some of New York’s top youth talent will be on display at The Gotham Games at Icahn Stadium!
