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].
Join an experienced bird guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a free tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of fleeting, feathered friends at the beginning of spring! Let’s Go Birding Together tours are for anyone who loves birds, likes birds, is vaguely interested in birds, or just wants something fun and different to do […]
Spend April 4th here at Icahn Stadium at the 2025 Metropolitan Championship (Outdoor) where some of the region's best collegiate track & field programs square off for titles and bragging rights! You can find last year's results here, and we're looking forward to another day at the track filled with competition and sportsmanship! Location: Icahn […]
This event has been CANCELLED due to weather. It’s almost Spotted Lanternfly season at Randall’s Island Park which means that it’s time to learn about these insects and how to manage their populations at this free program! Learn how to identify and remove egg masses and help us squash as many eggs as possible both […]
Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year's New York Relays at Icahn Stadium. Results for 2024 are here! Location: Icahn Stadium
Come join We Act for Environmental Justice for an Earth Day 5K as part of our Earth Day celebrations! Founded in 1988, WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies […]
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, […]
Join us for a relaxing, creative, and 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! Whether you’re an experienced botanist, or someone who appreciates the beauty of a flower, this workshop is for you. We’ll provide all the materials […]
Ride to Earth Day Festival with El Barrio Bikes has been CANCELLED due to expected inclement weather. El Barrio Bikes will be hosting riding events at our Waterfront and Harvest festival later this year, so please kickoff those events with a beautiful bike ride to Randall's Island Park! For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or […]
We’re planning a modified Earth Day Festival - but there’s still plenty to enjoy! Join us tomorrow at the Urban Farm (barring thunderstorms) for: Farm and Cherry Blossom Signs of Spring Tour Cherry Blossoms Ocean Acidification and Biofacts Seedling and Compost Giveaway Lawn Games Free kite kit craft giveaway Seedballs Tree care and more! Please […]
Join us for Discus Thrower Day at Randall’s Island Park—a celebration of art, history, and athletic spirit! Discover the fascinating story behind the iconic Discus Thrower, originally sculpted by Konstantino Dimitriadis and even awarded a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics when art was part of the Games. Enjoy an afternoon full of […]
CUNY Schools Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, and York College meet again at Icahn Stadium for the right to call themselves 2025 CUNY Outdoor champions! Visit their website as they update events and participants up until the May competition! Location: Icahn Stadium
Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter from getting into our rivers. Registration is required here. Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium […]
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