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].

Flotsam River Circus

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Come see Flotsam River Circus on Randall's Island on Saturday, Sept. 13th, and Sunday Sep. 14! Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade […]

Fire Cider Volunteer Workshop

Learn how to make fire cider with farm fresh ingredients! Make an infused cider with herbs grown at the Urban Farm! We will supply all materials in this guided workshop […]

International Coastal Cleanup

The International Coastal Clean Up is an annual event that helps us keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse! Join members from the community and different partners for […]

Natural Dyeing Workshop with the Horticulture Team

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create beautiful, eco-friendly dyes using natural materials from our gardens! Then, we’ll transform textiles into works of art. This class is open […]

Experts Only Festival NYC

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Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 presented by […]

Bike Ride to Harvest Festival

Ride to Harvest 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 […]

Harvest Festival

Celebrate the fall harvest at the annual, free Randall’s Island Harvest Festival! At the onset of the cooler months, we’re bringing you a family-friendly day of fun centering the end […]

New York City FC II vs. Chattanooga FC

Come catch the final home game for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when the play host Chattanooga FC! Travel to Randall's Island Park to see some of […]

City of Forest Day

Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team in celebrating the 2025 City of Forest Day! The Alliance is taking part in Forest for All NYC's fourth annual City of Forest Day, which […]

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 […]