Randall's Island

Urban Farm Cooking Demonstration
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Urban Farm
Stop by the farm this summer to sample easy-to-make recipes featuring the farm’s seasonal produce.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Pressed Botanicals Workshop
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Icahn Stadium
Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop where you’ll learn how to press and arrange flowers and leaves to create beautiful works of art. This workshop is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike—no prior experience needed. We’ll provide all the materials you need, including a selection of plants, and guide you through the process of making your own unique piece of botanical art.
Registration is required here.
Location: Icahn Stadium Classroom
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park
2024-08-17 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | East River Picnic Area
Get your groove on with us for a dance class with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga! Join us for classes teaching the fundamentals of bachata, salsa, and dance aerobics along our scenic waterfront. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to stretch out beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area (across from Field 72)
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Yoga in the Park Series
2024-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our FREE outdoor yoga classes. Just show up, no registration required! We have a limited number of mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible.
Location: East River Picnic Area across from the orange public restroom
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Team RIVER Volunteers
2024-08-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-08-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-31 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-07-24 09:30 - 12:30 | Icahn Stadium
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 here at the park, every second Wednesday of each month. We also work with volunteers to help with park maintenance and public events. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
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 (please contact volunteers@randallsisland.org for a copy of the waiver).
Registration is required here.
Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2024-08-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 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! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. 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 get in touch with volunteers@randallsisland.org for a copy of the waiver).
Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. Groups larger than 5 people must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Family Farm Volunteers
2024-08-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 on the Farm. No registration needed. All ages welcome. No more than 2 children under the age of 10 per adult volunteer. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please download a waiver here and present it signed when you come to volunteer. 16/17 year old Liability Waiver
Registration is not required but we ask you commit at least two hours of volunteering. This is for individuals from the community and groups larger than 5 people must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Closed
2024-08-10 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm is CLOSED today due to a private event.

Movie Night - Elemental
2024-08-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Fields 62/63
This event has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather.

CANCELLED - Yoga in the Park Series
2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location

Community Track Night
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 – 7:45pm. Runners of all abilities are welcome but must be 18 or older to participate.
Location: Icahn Stadium
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cooking Demonstration at Waterfront Festival
2024-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area
Stop by the Waterfront Festival to sample an easy-to-make recipe featuring seasonal produce from our Urban Farm.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Boogie Down Storytime at Waterfront Festival
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | East River Picnic Area
Bring the family for Storytime in partnership with Boogie Down Books! As part of our Waterfront Festival, join us for an hour with our local literary experts who will read a themed children’s book and lead a mindfulness and movement activity.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Waterfront Festival
2024-07-20 12:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area
Celebrate water, science, and summer fun at Randall’s Island annual Waterfront Festival! All ages and abilities are welcome to kick off the season along the park’s stunning waterfront. Join us for:

Live music
Arts, crafts, and educational activities
Interactive life-sized bubbles
Free treats
A live performance by Arm-of-the-Sea Theater and more!

Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
