Randall’s Island Events

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].

Ed Jennings Jamboree

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!

Pressed Botanicals Workshop

Join us for a relaxing, creative, free workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art hosted by RIPA’s Horticulture Team at Randall's Island Park!

Rising NYRR Spring Jamboree Presented by TCS

Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they’d like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, […]

CANCELLED Earth Day Festival

Spring is blooming at the annual, free Randall’s Island Earth Day Festival at Randall's Island Park!

CHSAA NYBQ Frosh/Soph Sectional Championship

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!

From Marsh to Meadow: A Spring Nature Walk Through Randall’s Island Park

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 […]